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The Power of Now Book review| BGH Bookclub

January 31, 2019

It's been a month since we launched the BGH book club and so now I’m here to bring you my take on it. The book for January was called The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. This book changed my life when I first read it and I hoped it had the same effect on you. To start, I’d like to say that overall it wasn't huge bank of unknown information, but the way that he positioned it was new and refreshing. We all know that you become what you think about, and many of us (me included) know how to switch from negative draining, crippling thoughts, to happier, more positive thoughts. This takes practice, and dedication on its own, but now we are talking...

The Pros and Cons of Going Cold Turkey!

January 31, 2019

Body, Eat Healthy, Fight Disease, Strong Mind, Uncategorized

How many of us wanted to start a new diet or quit consuming something and thought the best way to do it was going cold turkey? My hand is raised because I know I have. Let me tell you, it was not easy! I’m going to give you my take on quitting soda cold turkey. I’m choosing soda because I am so deeply in love with Coca Cola that it’s crazy! So here are my pros and cons of quitting (Coca Cola) cold turkey. Pros Clearer Skin: As you know soda has way too much sugar in it for people like me to consume multiple times a day everyday. When I quit drinking soda cold turkey, I had noticeably clearer skin over time. Energy: Reducing the amount...

Top 5 tips for hacking your budget in 2019 | Reinvent your life series

January 29, 2019

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Hey all my beautiful sisters out there! I hope everything is fine with you and your new year is going well!. As a quick caveat, don't forget that we will have our first BGH book club meeting this week. I encourage you all to be there! So now that my shameless plug is out of the way, I am here to bring you my top budget hacks that can help you get off on the right foot. I’ve mentioned several times in 2019 that it is important to you actual health, that you are also financially healthy. In my Top 3 ways to get your finances on track post I talked about making a budget, and how just expense tracking is not enough. For those of...

HIV Home Testing Kits | HIV Awareness

January 28, 2019

Body, Fight Disease, Strong Mind

Medical technology is advancing almost as quickly as technology like that of the iPhone or Android, and let’s be real for a second, anything that makes doctor visits easier/faster/better is always a win. Well one of those advances is the HIV home-test kits. An HIV home test kit can be bought from almost anywhere, places like Walgreens have them and so does amazon. A home test kit can be as cheap as $20 and is a great solution for those of us who have trouble getting to a doctor, or other places that test for HIV. (Learn how to find options for testing centers near you here). Lots of people (including myself) are not even aware that these tests exist, and this is a big...

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How to Grocery Shop for Healthy Foods on a Budget

January 25, 2019

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“I want to eat healthier! I have so many goals I want to achieve but healthy food is expensive and I don’t want to eat like a rabbit.” Is this you? I feel like we all have been in this position. We don’t all have the money to go completely crazy on healthy food. I have a few suggestions for you to get healthy and still be able to save a few coins. Plan Your Meals Decide what kind of meals you want to make and what kinds of foods you’re willing to eat. This way you aren’t buying foods you think you’ll eat at some point but instead, you’re buying foods you will eat and have a plan to make. Make a List I promise this will...

My Experience with Intermittent Fasting | Fitness and & Health

January 24, 2019

Body, Eat Healthy, Fight Disease, Fitness Guide, Get Fit, Strong Mind

Hey ladies hope all is well with you! So there's this “diet” that's going around called intermittent fasting, and I really wanted to give it a try. Normally, when i’m trying to lose weight, I just skip a couple of meals and only eat 1 time a day. This helps me to get used to smaller portion sizes and also control my hunger, and is literally the only thing that helps me to lose weight. So when I read about Intermittent fasting I definitely wanted to give it a try. Before when I would say that I don’t eat as much when i’m trying to lose weight people would assume that I have anorexia, or some other mental issues. I often felt guilty about losing...

Top 3 Ways to Get Your Finances on Track for Beginners | Reinvent Your Life Series

January 22, 2019

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So in my Slay 2019 with a financial fresh start post I talked about how this year we are reinventing our lives and taking our finances into our own hands. If you missed it I talked briefly about how a lack of finances can affect your overall health as well. I hope after reading that last post you were able to also picture some financial goals in your mind that you wanted to work towards. Maybe you want to buy a house in a couple of years, or set up a child’s college fund, or maybe you're just young and single, and you want to save up for retirement and buy those Louboutins you’ve had your eye on (yes that last one is mine). No...

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Sis! What’s Really Stopping You From Reaching Your Health Goals?

January 18, 2019

Eat Healthy, Get Fit, Strong Mind, Uncategorized

Almost everyone I know has a health goal of some sort, but has never reached at least one of them at the beginning of the year. I’m guilty of this. I set an abundance of goals and the more time passes, the easier that the goal becomes a faint memory. Here are a few reasons why you probably aren’t reaching your health and wellness goals. Excuses! Stop making excuses! Best selling author Robin Sharma said “the excuses we make destroy the results we deserve.” How many times have you made an excuse and those few words stopped you from doing something you really needed to do? Excuses don’t do anything except hinder you. They are roadblocks in your path to success. Don’t make them a habit. End...

HIV Awareness| How do I tell My Partner I’m HIV Positive

January 15, 2019

Body, Fight Disease, Strong Mind

In life sometimes we may end up in situations that merit a lot of bravery, and although it can be tough, in a lot of cases the toughest choice is almost always the most moral. Well that is the same rule that will apply here. Telling someone, especially your partner, that you have HIV is a very scary thing to have to do for many. Whether you just found out, or you found out a long time ago, there will come a time where you may have to tell your partner about your positive HIV status. When you’re discussing your HIV status It will be tough to decide who to tell, what to tell, and when to tell them. All of the answers to these questions...

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Thank you, Next! | My Emotional Wellness Journey| Mental health

January 8, 2019

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For any of you ladies that have ever been through a breakup, you know how devastating it can be emotionally and even physically. It’s common for people to manifest physical pain because they are hurting so bad emotionally. I’ve been there myself, and I experienced physical pain in my chest so bad it felt as if my heart was actually breaking. Going through a breakup can teach you a lot, and you should get more out of it than “That guy was just a POS!”. Learning the fault you played in the relationship can give you hope for future relationships and give you a sense of closure from this relationship as well, especially if your ex won’t. Now i’m not saying you should paint yourself...

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