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A New Year… A New Decade… A New Strategy… A New You!

Posted by Bridgette L. Collins on January 3, 2010 at 10:20pm

If you’re like most people, each year, you lay out your strategic plan for living healthier. Once the year starts, the plan starts to change. Despite the best intentions, you can't always anticipate how life’s challenges, demands, obligations and relationships will change what you’ve outlined for implementing healthier lifestyle habits. So, what’s the solution for staying on track in 2010? You have to lay out a general plan but also have a targeted lifestyle infrastructure in place. That’s what you’ll need to make sure you’re able to adapt as internal and external priorities and initiatives change.For those times when you become overwhelmed and frustrated with thoughts, feelings and activities that revolve around a busy schedule, a stressful job, a contract that ended unexpectedly or didn’t materialize, a ministry that is stalled, the rumors of job layoffs, an unfulfilled relationship, a pending divorce, the memories of an unresolved past, a medical condition, and/or a mountain of bills to contend with–you must have a strategic plan in place that addresses them without impacting your follow-through. If you don’t, the idea of eating healthier and exercising will inevitably and continuously be placed on the back burner. There will never be enough time in the day to exercise or prepare a home cooked meal, get a sufficient amount of sleep, drink the appropriate levels of water, or get that much needed annual physical examination.Now is the time for you to sit down at your kitchen table and focus your attention on how you’re going to maintain consistency with living healthier in 2010. The road to a healthier you begins with the following four tasks: (1) conducting a self-examination of those things that challenged you in 2009, (2) developing a strategic plan for how you’re going to align living healthier with new pursuits and challenges, (3) implementing your strategic plan that outlines specific goals, and (4) routinely conducting a self-evaluation to identify areas for improvement. You must proactively leverage your living healthier initiatives to protect your strategic plan from the threats presented by life’s uncertainties and distractions.One of the most important transactions you’ll make in 2010 will be to develop, and implement your strategic plan, and to evaluate it routinely to ensure you remain focused on achieving your healthy living goals all year long.This health and fitness message is provided for your consideration only. It is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider. Please consult your health care provider for advice about your specific health and fitness needs.

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Posted by Lorissha Coburn on December 8, 2009 at 11:00pm

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Tips for busy professional women who struggle to find time to exercise and eat right

Posted by Dr. Christine Thorpe on September 1, 2009 at 12:38pm

Holistic Health Counselor and Yoga Instructor, Latham Thomas, shares 5 ways to keep healthy and fit http://tinyurl.com/lvsf8k

What are some basic exercise tips that we should be incorporating daily?

Posted by Dr. Christine Thorpe on August 18, 2009 at 12:26pm

According to Jacqueline Harvey, fitness expert, "We should all seek to perform some type of deep breathing technique, stretching, and cardiovascular activity."To read more, visit http://tinyurl.com/kklpx8

Daily Goals Suggestion List

Posted by Carol Dunlop on August 12, 2009 at 9:55pm

Where do you start?You can only measure your progress, by having a clear awareness off where you are now. The speed at which you progress towards your goals will depend upon where you are staring from.Where are you now? Identify an area (areas) in need of a solution. List your strengths and what you would like to work on.Strengths--------------------------------------------Areas of DevelopmentIt is best to work on one or two at most at one time. Select the ones you will work on and focus your energy on dealing with them.Select TWO Areas to Focus on from the list below:- Eat a balanced meal or snack every three hours.- Drink at least half my body weight (oz) of water.- Eliminate all sources of liquid calories- Eliminate all refined sugars & processed carbohydrates.- Drink alcohol only on my cheat day.- Eat breakfast every day.- Do not skip meals.- Avoid hydrogenated and saturated fats.- Eat vegetables with every meal.- Eat a lean protein, complex carb, and fibrous carb with every meal.- Stop eating three hours before bedtime.- Control portion sizes (refer to portion size guidelines).- Consume 25 grams of fiber each day.- Take a multivitamin.- Avoid all sugars and fruit juices.- Avoid fast food.- Replace butter and high fat spreads with jams & low fat spreads.- Minimize coffee consumption to two cups a day.- Schedule your cheat meals – limit to 10% of weekly meals.- Avoid white bread, rice, & pasta.- Eat complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, sweet potatoes, oatmeal, & brown rice.- Take the stairs instead of the elevator.- Take a walk during my lunch break.- Do not weigh myself for at least four weeks.- Plan meals in advance.- Shop the perimeter of the grocery store to find fresh foods.- Establish realistic short-term and long-term goals and write them down (refer to goal setting sheet).- Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day.- Write in Fitness Journal at least three days a week.- Perform a fun recreational physical activity with family.- Park farther away from my destination.- Perform a stress relieving activity for at least ten minutes every day.- Replace TV watching with physical activity.- Do jumping jacks and crunches while watching TV.- Always be conscious of my eating.- Identify emotional eating triggers and practice substitute activities.- Don’t eat while watching TV.This week I will focus on _______________________________________

Show Your Body Love! Get exercise tips from fitness expert Kacy Duke

Posted by Dr. Christine Thorpe on July 6, 2009 at 4:35pm

Check out her interview at http://www.crissimone.com/ev9.html

Meet Mom and Beauty Queen, Stephanie Hunt - Mrs. United States 2007

Posted by Dr. Christine Thorpe on June 24, 2009 at 4:06am

Check out our exclusive interview at http://www.crissimone.com/fw14.html

Meet Mom, Fitness Consultant and Personal Trainer Kacy Duke

Posted by Dr. Christine Thorpe on June 24, 2009 at 4:04am

Check out her exclusive interview with Crissimone.com athttp://www.crissimone.com/ev9.html

Tune in to Fit4Life Radio and see how others are losing it

Posted by Carol Dunlop on April 27, 2009 at 10:09pm

Fit4Life Radio Show, Tuesdays at 1:00pm EST. Let's talk about inspiring ways to get fit and stay that way.

Tuesday Catie Boles: Join us to hear Catie's story, she lost 37 pounds and 27 inches through the power of Latin music by participating in My Mambo Mania fitness series.

Also joining us is Kari Eide, along with business partner Lissa Mueller, they created The Fit Traveler, which was inspired by a life-altering car accident and Kari's determination to recover and regain her healthy, fit lifestyle. She will be telling us more about The Fit Traveler and how she was able to take her workouts right along with her while she traveled.

Log in to listen and get inspired to reach your weight loss goals.

Check out the other Fitness Events at Optimum Body Sculpting. Click here to view the calendar.

Stretch it out Tuesday: Office Stretches

Posted by Carol Dunlop on April 21, 2009 at 11:00am

Perform these stretches while sitting at your desk to help keep you healthy and flexible.Carol J. Dunlop, CPTVisit www.optimumbodysculpting.com to get my Free E-course "How to Burn Calories While You Sleep" when you sign up for the Fitness-4-Life newsletter

Did you get your workout on this morning?

Posted by Carol Dunlop on April 29, 2009 at 8:39pm

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Posted by Carol Dunlop on April 22, 2009 at 2:53pm

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Behind the Scenes: The Healthcare Crisis

Posted by Bridgette L. Collins on April 19, 2009 at 7:05pm

According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease (primarily heart disease and stroke), cancer, and diabetes are among the most common, costly, and preventable of all health problems. They are considered preventable because they are tied to our lifestyle choices. Choices that we have the power to control.Each waking day our lives are filled with messages that cause us to think about and encourage us to live healthier. We see them on T.V., hear them on the radio, read them in the newspaper or our favorite magazines – they even pop up while we’re surfing the Internet. And there’s a reason why these messages are so prevalent. It’s because our neighborhoods, our communities, our cities, our states and our nation are saturated with disease and illness that have our healthcare system in a financial bind.The CDC states that the medical care costs of people with chronic diseases account for more than 75% of the nation’s $2 trillion medical care costs. The bottom is, we all have the power of choice and it’s our responsibility to implement it not only for ourselves, but for those in our lives, to include the neighborhoods, communities, states and nation that our unhealthy lifestyles will impact.So, how are you going to respond to these messages? You see them. You hear them. They’re everywhere. Hopefully, you’ll respond by implementing change in your life. For months during President Obama’s campaign trail, we heard a message that resonated throughout this country. ‘Yes we can!’ It was a statement of possibility, a statement of hope, a statement that caused us all to believe. Well, that statement doesn’t have to end with President Obama’s campaign trail. You can make it your own by saying ‘Yes I can!’ You can even add to it and say, ‘Yes, I can change and make better choices!’Our leaders are working on legislation to help families make ends meet, as well as to address not only our economy and other issues, but our healthcare crisis. With all of the changes that are underway, though, it’s critical that we do our part. And we can start with our health and fitness.Just think about the following comment I recently heard from a lady. ‘I never made the connection of my lifestyle habits and the healthcare crisis until recently. Now, I think about my father who recently had a massive heart attack that costs somebody – Medicare, insurance company, etc. – over $150,000. I think about the costs associated with my debilitating arthritis which primarily stems from my excess body weight. I think about my cousin’s stroke that caused paralysis on her left side. I think more and more about how our unhealthy lifestyle habits were contributing factors that led to our health predicaments.’Take the time to figure out how you’re going to respond to the messages you’re seeing and hearing. Yes, you can change!This health and fitness dialogue is provided for your consideration only. It is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider. Please consult your health care provider for advice about your specific health and fitness needs.Fitness coach Bridgette Collins is the author of Destined to Live Healthier and Imagine Living Healthier. For general health and fitness questions, please feel free to visit www.BridgetteCollins.com or email Coach Collins at Bridgette@bridgettecollins.com.

Bring Serenity Woman Magazine to your area...

Posted by Serenity Woman Magazine on March 21, 2009 at 8:06pm

Birthed out of hurt through life’s little unpredictable situations, Serenity Woman Magazine has vowed to be an outlet for women dealing with unexpected events life has thrown their way. Serenity Woman Magazine is the ultimate guide catering to the needs of today’s total woman. We have dedicated ourselves to providing women in every walk of life with inspiration to uplift, empower and motivate them through whatever they may be seeking out of life.It is our desire that women who are blessed and inspired by Serenity Woman Magazine will also share the blessing with others like themselves seeking the one article that may relate to them and let them know that they are not alone. Serenity Women are Business Women, Mothers, Students, Wives and Information Gatherers. We are Women of Today!Looking for Serenity Woman Magazine in your area? Send us a quick email and let us know where we can provide some for you. If you are a vendor and would like to make Serenity Woman Magazine available at your location, please send us an email.Serenity Woman MagazineEncouraging...Inspiring...Empoweringinfo @ serenitywoman . comwww.serenitywoman.com

Too busy to live?

Posted by Robin Tramble on March 15, 2009 at 8:30am

Are you too busy to live?Every year Americans die from a lack of proper management andcare for our health . I know you don't have time to take a 20minute walk at least 2 times per week. It's too much to take time toplan my meals so that I don't consume too much food with empty calories,or overwork your heart with saturated fats.....sure we only live onceand must enjoy ourselves with over indulgence with desserts, fats,carbohydrates, sodas, fries, burgers, alcohol and...need I say more?Read the following study done by HHS' Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC)...........Mortality for several leading causes of death declined in 1999,according to preliminary figures from HHS' Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC), released today by HHS SecretaryTommy G. ThompsonAt the same time, there were increases for other leading causes ofdeath, including septicemia (6.6 percent); hypertension (5 percent); chroniclower respiratory diseases (4 percent),and diabetes (3.3 percent).http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/releases/01news/declindea.htmOne thing that I wanted to point out was where it was said that most of the other leading causesof deaths mentioned were preventable.Are we too busy to live?"Good health is literally a walk away," Secretary Thompsonsaid. "You don't have to work up a big sweat at the gym or becomea long-distance runner. Just 30 minutes of walking a day, five days a week, can significantlyimprove your health. Playing with your kids in thebackyard for an hour each day can help the whole family stayhealthy."http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/releases/02news/physical_activity.htmWell, I don't know about you, but I'm not to busy too live."Don't bother me....I'm living!" That is my desirefor you that you will get busy living a super-charged empowered life of success "Spirit, soul and body."So what are you doing at least three timesper week for 20 - 30 minutes a day...... walking to good health...(or whatever form of exercise you choose)....living!Now I invite you to gain access to two free resources for stressed-lessliving http://budurl.com/64vd and toboost in your self esteem and confidence to realized a new empowered youhttp://budurl.com/wrm9 .To your best empowered life!Beloved I wish above all things that you would prosper and be in healtheven as your soul prospereth. 3 John 2

All New African Dance Classes with Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe

Posted by Sistah Rfuaw Diarra on March 1, 2009 at 8:59pm

All New African Dance Classes with Laini Kuumba Ngoma Troupe(Class Attire Loose Fitting Pants and T'Shirt or Lapa's (wrap skirts) and T'Shirts)Monday and Wednesday Classes Coming Soon!Friday ClassesChildren’s Traditional African Dance ClassAges 3 to 13 years oldEvery - Friday6:00 to 7:00 pm$10.00 per classAdults and Teens Traditional African Dance ClassAges 14 and upEvery - Friday7:00 to 8:30 pm$10.00 per classWhere:The Houston Metropolitan Dance Center (Fridays)1202 Calumet StreetHouston, Texas 77004Need More Information Call:Daytime Office: 281-591-1990Evenings: 713-523-4911***********************************************Tuesday and Thursday Weekly ClassesChildren's Traditional African Dance & Drum ClassesTuesdays and Thursdays Ages 3 to 13 years old6:00 to 7:00 pm$10.00 per classTeens & Adults Exercise and Traditional African Movement ClassesTuesdays and Thursdays Ages 14 and up7:00 to 8:30 pm$10.00 per classClass Location (Tuesdays and Thursdays)PABA (Enter thru the side entrance)3212 Dowling Street @ ElginHouston, Texas 77004Need More Information Call:Daytime Office: 281-591-1990Evenings: 713-523-4911

Living Healthier in the Midst of Uncertainty

Posted by Bridgette L. Collins on March 1, 2009 at 4:23am

At a time when the world is reeling from the worst financial collapse since the Great Depression, most people are experiencing an economic recession that will undoubtedly have an impact on their lives in 2009. Each day we hear about companies failing, industries needing government assistance, retailers struggling, increased joblessness, housing foreclosures, and more. Even more overwhelming and frustrating are our daily thoughts, feelings and activities that revolve around a busy schedule, a stalled business, a stressful job, a contract that ended unexpectedly or didn’t materialize, the rumors of job layoffs, an unfulfilled relationship, a pending divorce, the memories of an unresolved past, a medical condition, a mountain of bills, and so much more. All of which have the potential to stifle our desires and intentions to implement and/or sustain healthier lifestyle habits. So, how do you plan to address your desire to live healthier in the midst of a life full of hassles, demands, obligations, and uncertainty? Which lifestyle habits will you try to spend more time on? What will you decrease spending on to live healthier?As you began to sift through those thoughts and feelings about how your life has been and will be impacted by the state of the world and your personal circumstances, and those actions you intend to modify in 2009, don’t put off evaluating those related to healthier lifestyle habits. It’s no secret that when you have so many feelings, thoughts, interests, and activities vying your attention, the idea of exercising or eating healthier will inevitably and continuously be placed on the back burner. There is never time enough time in the day to exercise or prepare a home cooked meal, get a sufficient amount of sleep, drink the appropriate levels of water, or get that much needed annual physical examination. Are you one of those people?Now is the time for you to sit down at your kitchen table and focus on how you’re going to achieve the following three important tasks related to living healthier: (1) conduct a self-examination of those things that challenge you everyday, (2) develop a plan for how you’re going to align living healthier with your pursuits and challenges, and (3) implement your plan that will help to alleviate a continuum of poor lifestyle choices. The one thing you have to your advantage is the power of choice; taking responsibility for your actions and learning that your faith, determination, and perseverance are necessary for overcoming your challenges, rearranging your priorities, and embracing healthier lifestyle habits. One of the most important transactions you’ll make in 2009 will be to live healthier in the midst of it all.This health and fitness dialogue is provided for your consideration only. It is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider. Please consult your health care provider for advice about your specific health and fitness needs.Fitness coach Bridgette Collins is the author of Imagine Living Healthier and Destined to Live Healthier, two entertaining and inspiring books that uses fictional stories to illuminate familiar patterns and truths about common lifestyle habits. For more information about Bridgette L. Collins (Coach Collins) and her books, go to http://www.BridgetteCollins.com.

Exotic Dance Moves can get you Slim and Sexy BODYTALK offers classes ONLINE!

Posted by Noir97 on February 3, 2009 at 8:00am

Exotic Dance Moves can get you Slim and Sexy BODYTALK offers classes ONLINE!Baltimore/Laurel, MD (

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WomenPR.com)BODYTALK invites women over the age of 18, of all shapes and sizes, to join this unique club that celebrates being a woman. BODYTALK offers low impact workout programs using several types of dance, designed to give you a full body workout. The benefits of exotic dance fitness have been discovered by housewives, professionals, and even the famous. Classes offered at BODYTALK are EXOTIC MOVES, POLERIZE, AND BELLY DANCE. EXOTIC MOVES introduces different dance techniques that help tone and strengthen body muscles. POLERIZE teaches you to use your own body weight as a way to build and tone muscles. BELLY DANCE incorporates sensual dance movements that will help you increase your strength and flexibility.All one has to do is visit http://www.bodytalkllc.com/online_classes.html. Go through the quick download process and in minutes you will be able to take your selected class. One can choose from Exotic Moves, Polerize, Belly Dance and specialty classes.BodyTalkllc.com offers unique fitness classes ONLINE! They have entered the virtual world of exercise and hope that it will be as exciting for their customers as it is for them!!BODYTALK has 2 beautiful locations, Baltimore and Laurel, MD. Classes are offered Monday thru Saturday. Created to provide a comfortable place for women to have fun, gain self-confidence, enjoy womanhood, and stay fit and healthy, BODYTALK offers free classes to 1st time visitors every Saturday at 12 noon. No registration needed. Ladies, bring a yoga mat, heels, and a positive attitude.Contact:Arnel RichardsonBODYTALK LLC410.298.3148 Baltimore Office301.317.8255 Laurel Officeinfo@bodytalkllc.comwww.bodytalkllc.com

Putting myself back on the list!

Posted by Sheya on January 23, 2009 at 1:30am

I watch Oprah a few weeks ago and one thing I remember her saying she was “putting her self back on her to do list”. I got so caught up in building a business, developing a new marriage, that I put myself on the bottom of the list. I quit exercise, stop preparing healthier meals and started eating fast food! Because I stop taking care of me I gain over 30 pound (WOW) just to say that is painful but I am not ashamed! Before the New Year had begun I started getting back in the grove of exercising and taking steps to eating better.I am putting myself first on my two do list. I get up in the morning and I go to God before I do anything. Through prayer, reading the bible, listen to great biblical teaching on God word, it has help me for two weeks to maintain my exercising routine and today I started running! WOW I thank God for the will and the strength to get my health were it should be both spiritually and naturally. My personal scripture for the yearZechariah 4:6:6Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, “This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, `Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ saith the LORD of hosts.Make 2009 your year!Sheyawww.naturallynurturingbeauty.com/blog

Da Vinci's Blog Log Has A New Look, In Honor Of Our 1yr Blogoversary!!!

Posted by Da Vinci on December 10, 2008 at 8:10pm

Thank you to everyone who has been reading the site. It's been a year since www.davincisbloglog.com has been up and running so we decided to take it to the next level.Please feel free to share your thoughts and HELP SPREAD THE WORD.

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