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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION CHECK UP

February 28, 2016
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Remember in January we worked on forming your resolutions into attainable, measurable, realistic goals that you can stick with this year?  A strong goal you repeat to yourself frequently and update as needed.  Now onto the meat of the work, since you’ve made it into the end of February (month #2 of 2016)! The next steps in getting your goals to manifest is giving them some time to mature and breathe.  As you’re working on your weight loss, financial stability, looking for love, or whatever your goal may be… give yourself support!  Every time your reach a milestone or achievement be aware of how proud you are of yourself and really feel it when others are proud of you, too.  Reward yourself with a little...

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TIPS TO HELP YOU START SAVING

February 26, 2016
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It doesn’t matter how much money you make, you will always appreciate having money in the time of need. In order to save you have to have a budget! Once you know how much you plan to spend a month try to stay in the parameters of the goal. One of the best ways to save is not to have easy access to the money! It just works out best when you kinda forget it’s there. Talk to your banking representative about automatic transfers and setting up accounts that don’t make it so accessible for you to withdraw from. For Instance, Virtual banks have become popular for that reason. Talk to your local Insurance agent about life Insurance policies that build value or annuities that accrue...

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SALMON WITH AVOCADO SAUCE

February 24, 2016
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Salmon is a great staple to add to your meals it's low in fat, calories, and high in protein and loaded with omega-3s. ENJOY INGREDIENTS: 4 Salmon (6 ounce fillets) 1 avocado (diced) 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped) 1 clove garlic (chopped) 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest  1 tablespoon olive oil Sea salt and pepper (to taste)   DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  In a small mixing bowl combine yogurt, dill, garlic, lemon juice, and zest, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor until creamy. ( if need be add a tablespoon more of lemon juice or water for desired consistency)   Brush salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place salmon on a non-stick baking sheet. Bake for 8-12...

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EVERYONE NEEDS SOMEONE TO GET AHEAD!

February 23, 2016
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In the spirit of Transformation Tuesday, this week I want to encourage you to find a mentor. I can't begin to tell you how much my mentor has sewn into not only my life but also my business. She and I can discuss just about any and everything: Christ, college, traveling, work, our passion projects, food, music, you name it we've talked about it! More important than us being able to talk about anything, she challenges me, she leads me, encourages me and helps me to stay grounded. If you haven't been seeing progress in your life try finding a mentor. Read more on my mentor here:  http://wp.me/p5aXzi-a0 You can contact Karlise Cureton via email for booking at damselnodistress@gmail.com #Transformationtuesdays...

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AN OIL BATH FOR YOUR CUTICLES

February 22, 2016
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You can use coconut, olive, lavender oil to soak your cuticles for your hands or feet. You can mix the oils with lemon vitamins or other oils, or you can use separately. DIRECTIONS: First warm the oil until warm to the touch. Second get a shallow bowl and pour mixture or the stand alone oil into the bowl. Place yourself somewhere where it's soothing and relaxing, somewhere you won't be disturbed. Immerse your nails in the warm oil, massage the oils into your nails, focusing on your cuticles, the oils will nourish your nails and make them shiny, while adding antibacterial and antifungal properties to your cuticles. When you are done some wipe your hands with a cloth and admire the shine and softness.   NOTE: This treatment can be used daily, you...

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SOME TIMES “IT IS” ALL ABOUT YOU!

February 14, 2016
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So as a health blogger I’m supposed to tell you about how amazing I am all the time, right?  Well… this passed few weeks stress and some emotional things have me seriously bugged out. You know, the consuming thoughts, poor concentration and cry worthy stuff?  BUT!  On my hardest day, I found something that lit the tunnel so I could see the end. I heard a great podcast on “The Yogahealer Real Life Show”.  She suggested a simple, gifting-yourself-exercise, unique enough to bring my shoulders down and allow a smile to replace my resting-stressed-face.  She suggested speaking out loud: The reasons your family loves you The reasons your besties call you bestie The reasons you found the career you loved The reasons you love your body All that...

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HOW TO START BUILDING CREDIT

February 12, 2016
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We all enjoy the liberty to fully express ourselves financially, right? Well this comes with understanding and maintaining credit. In order to be trusted, you have to prove yourself- and that’s how credit works! Credit is the vehicle that allows us to qualify for the things we need! (i.e homes, credit cards, cars, jobs etc.) It can take years to build and little to no time to ruin. In order to be a responsible guardian and ruler of our finances we must be serious about changing the way we handle our money.  Here are a few tidbits for starters 1.) Write your financial goals- How much do you want to make/save this year? Where do you want to see your credit? Writing your plan gives you direction and...

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WENDY WILLIAMS GOES VEGAN!

February 10, 2016
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“How you doin!” Wendy Williams is well known in the media for telling it like it is attitude and giving her brutally honest opinion. Her talk show is a fan favorite and continues to keep people entertained. Recently, Wendy has been noted for her 50 lb. weight loss she has said she is feeling great and is in the best shape of her life. Wendy has been very truthful with her fans about her yo-yo dieting and her desire to lose weight. She even went as far as to tell fans how she has been dieting basically all her life and that her first diet was at the young age of 6. The 51 year old television personality has stated that now “" she goes...

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