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Before You Take Another Bite Understand the Hunger and Fullness Scale!

October 20, 2018
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Have you ever been at the table and had to lean back and unbutton your pants after a meal? Or have you ever been sooooo hungry that they could eat a horse and cuss someone at the same time? Well, you are not alone. And it is not your fault, but I am sure you would love a tool that you can use to avoid these two extremes altogether. First, let me start with The Hunger Scale. This scale like many is from 1-10 and there are a couple of markers that I want to point out, but first I want to discuss how this will benefit you. One benefit of utilizing The Hunger Scale is refraining from emotional/stress eating. Many of us eat when we...

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Top 10 Effect of Stress Among Women of Color

October 18, 2018
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Although, I know for a fact that none of the readers of this blog are stressed….. I want to discuss it so you can maybe pass the information on to a friend or family member :). When it comes to stress, I believe the most important part to point out is that it is not our fault that we are stressed! Truly, I do not believe it is our fault. We live in a fast paced world, we have kids, husbands/wives, full-time STRESSFUL jobs, sports, and more. What I do believe is that we have a responsibility to manage ourselves in a way that allows us to minimize stress. I said minimize because realistically stress will never go away and that’s okay because of not...

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Glowing Skin

The Importance of Self Care for Women

October 16, 2018
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When I looked up 'woman' in the dictionary, I was partly surprised at what I read. One definition says “a female person who cleans house, cooks, etc.: housekeeper.” I do not know how this makes you feel like a woman, but I know that my feminine power goes deeper and wider than just cleaning and cooking. Yes, we are caretakers, comforters, and nurturers. However,   we are also the bearers of the world and all of its beauty. Our feminine energy is harnessed by Mother Nature herself. As she cares for the animals and plants, we care for all mankind.  But what about self-care? When do we allow ourselves to be cared for, loved, manicured, massaged, and acknowledged? When do we love ourselves enough to care...

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breast cancer

3 Companies Who are Serious about the Fight!

October 16, 2018
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Did you know that there are an estimated 40,920 breast cancer deaths just in 2018? With these staggering numbers, it’s important to look for any early signs that you might have breast cancer. Throughout the month of October, also known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you will come across many companies with the drive of seeing the end to breast cancer. These organizations are critical in the fight to find the cure. Raising billions of dollars, your investments will further the research and actions to reach their goal! Below are 3 companies who are serious about fighting this disease- and winning!= True&Co. - Not only does this online lingerie company create bras that are perfect for post-mastectomy patients, they also have a Bras to Fight Cancer...

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motivation

What is the true definition of Motivation?

August 22, 2018
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Mo·ti·va·tion the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. When Monday morning hits -  you probably thought “ I don’t want to do this, I just want to stay in bed, with the cover pulled over my face and pass the day away.” As you did, so did many others, even myself. Now we can all do that, and watch as the day goes by while we laid in bed unproductive from sunrise to sunset, but then what. What fulfillment would that give you, what will you have accomplished, in what way did you grow? But you already know that. So you get up anyway, brush your teeth, put on clothes, and you’re out the door. But, the question is not about...

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Holiday Beauty Lookbook: No Makeup Makeup

Natural Hair Styles for the Gym

August 22, 2018
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Don't Sweat! Who said black girls don’t workout? According to a study published in the Archives of Dermatology, two in five African-American women do not work out because they are worried about their hair. WHAT?!?!?! I know right. Well luckily for you there are some natural quick hairstyles that can be worn for that sweaty cardio routine. Watch as Ab K shows us 5 natural hairstyles that can be worn to the gym. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbfvS4VKtFM[/embed] What if I'm not a naturalista? Not about that natural life, well that’s okay too. Below is a video that shows you how to place your relaxed hair in a quick up-do for a workout. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO1SxR57Zyw[/embed] For more on natural hair styles visit BGH Blog Home | Black Girl Health Blog By Patrice Shumate...

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Aspiring Beautiful Black Art of Women

August 1, 2018
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Black Art at Its Finest Admiring all of the beautiful art that is being created and black women are used as motivation, but you barely see art of black women that shows an amazing message. As we learn to view art as a symbolism to a story and that story will reflect onto the art. Portraying black women in a non-explicit way shows great beauty. Seeing more black women being drawn it gives women the momentum to appreciate themselves and to help uplift other women. Knowing that they are idolized by others. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOjjwgQe3oY[/embed] Top Six Favorites: Each piece explains the life, style and feelings of black women. From appreciating the thickness of our hair to embracing our gifted curves, these paintings speaks our truth. Each painting tells a different...

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Top 5 Casual Work Styles

July 27, 2018
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Be Professional in Style! Getting frustrated looking for something to wear for work? Well, calm down and take a seat because I am here to help. Normally when working in a office you must dress casual but professional. As we see in the advertisements that mostly all casual work clothes are plain and repetitive. But as the beautiful black sisters we are, that doesn’t mean we have to be. You still have the power to mix and match pieces to create the perfect outfit. Here Are Some Ideas For Starters: A color pant suit with a shirt/blouse and nude or black flats/heels A print shirt or a regular blouse tucked into slacks (if you have a print shirt) with ankle shoes or heels Long cardigan sweater/jacket and...

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5 Tips That Will Help You Trim Your Waistline After Pregnancy

July 10, 2018
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Body, Eat Healthy, Fitness Guide, Get Fit, Look Good, Uncategorized

Gain the body you desire after pregnancy Some women believe that after having a child there's no such thing as a fit and healthy body. However, every day we see women online sharing their pregnancy journey. By sharing their story with us they are exposing the good and bad through their journey. Even after these women give birth they are now faced with two main responsibilities; taking care of a newborn and working to get their body back in shape. I don't know how they do it, but kudos to them! [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/Bk8OG2xHg3-[/embed] 5 Tips to Help Trim Your Waistline After Pregnancy: Getting Adequate Sleep - Most moms try to sleep on the same schedule as their newborn children. Although this is hard to accomplish sometimes - a study found...

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Let’s Stop Making Excuses and Get Our Booties in the Gym

July 4, 2018
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Body, Get Fit, Look Good, Uncategorized

When are you going to stop making excuses? I'm sure there are days when we aren't feeling your best. Every day, we come up with a list of excuses to prevent us from eating healthy and sticking with a workout plan. We all fall victim to it and know that you aren't alone. But when you make a decision to change your body and change the path you would like to take during your health and wellness journey, you will find your excuses to be minimal. [embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/BkyaJyegb3H[/embed] It doesn't take much to make a difference The majority of people believe that in order to make a difference in their health it means spending long hours at the gym and depriving yourself of food. The truth is - the road...

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