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EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: DUMBBELL WOODCHOPPERS

January 1, 2015
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A super exercise for a super workout! These two exercises combined are a great challenge. Start with your legs shoulder width apart, with a 10lb dumbbell on your side squat down as you bring the dumbbell down, and squat up as you raise the dumbbell.  Do 3 sets of 10-12 repetitions per side.  Immediately follow this exercise with front dumbbell throws, alternating arms as you throw the dumbbell catching it mid air.  Squat down every time you bring the dumbbell back down, squat back up to starting position. Use your legs to help you get a better throw of the dumbbell.  Do 3 sets of 20 repetitions per set.  These two exercises combined work your shoulders, legs, core, and obliques.  Ready, Set, Go! Now it's your turn. As always if you have any...

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ROCSI DIAZ OVERCOMES EATING DISORDER AND FINDS ZUMBA

December 31, 2014
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Rocsi Diaz, well known as the former 106 & Park host, says that eating disorders are common among minorities. She struggled with the disorder and didn’t stop being critical of her body image until she started loving herself. She says accepting her body helped her adopt a healthy lifestyle, which consist of not eating meat and staying away from process foods. According to Zumba.com, her advice to others struggling with their body image is “I’d say to do stuff that you’re good at and wear things that make you feel sexy.”  In terms of exercise Diaz’s love for dancing and Latin music led her to Zumba. Zumba not only keeps her in shape, but for her it’s also FUN!  Zumba will get you sweaty while you're...

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GET SOFT AGELESS HANDS BY EXFOLIATING

December 29, 2014
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We all take to time to exfoliate our face in attempt to achieve soft vibrant skin. Why not do the same to our hands. There are many kinds of exfoliating hand scrubs that you can find in stores, but did you know you can easily make your own nourishing and natural exfoliating hand scrub at home. Olive oil, brown sugar, and lemon juice is all you need to make your very own exfoliating hand scrub. Olive oil has natural antioxidants, such as vitamin A and vitamin E that will help moisturize your skin. The brown sugar and lemon juice act as natural exfoliators for your skin. Simply mix all three ingredients together. Take a quarter size amount of the scrub and gently massage into your hands...

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Mussels in a garlic sauce

December 29, 2014
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The best thing about mussels they don't have to be a eaten as appetizers they are great as a main course meal just add a green salad and you have the perfect low fat meal. ENJOY! INGREDIENTS: 1pound mussels, scrubbed and de bearded 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1medium onion 2 tablespoon olive oil 3 cups of low sodium chicken broth 1/2 of a lemon squeezed 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Sea salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: In large pot, add oil and garlic, onions and sauté about 1min making sure garlic does not burn. Add chicken broth salt, pepper and cleaned mussels, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil with a tight -fitting lid, cook 8-10 minutes, until mussels have opened. Serve at once. COOK’S NOTES: Discard any mussels that do not open. And debearded means...

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GRIEVING OVER THE HOLIDAYS

December 28, 2014
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The best part of the holidays is surrounding your-self with family and special friends. Being around people you love is always the best present you can have during this season. But what about when that loved one has passed away? Grieving can be quite a taxing and stressful emotion that is, unfortunately, heightened over this holiday season. This emotion presents its self through depression, feeling very tired, sorrow, poor appetite, feeling anti-social, and many other things. It is important to remember that grieving is normal. When a person holds a unique, untouchable, and beloved place in your heart it's almost a given that a piece of you feels missing when they're gone. It's also easy to let the sorrow and grief overwhelm you, leading to even more grief and sorrow. On the holidays...

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MISS BLACK NORTH CAROLINA’S TALKS ABOUT NATURAL BEAUTY

December 26, 2014
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The most beautiful attribute about being a woman is being able to love yourself like no other. Being a woman, that has overcome much inner insecurities, I’ve always made sure that I feel good about every part of me! I no longer focus on what I look like on the outside because that can be altered, but the inside is critical. Beauty fades, but the natural state always stays classic. However, taking caring of what God has blessed me with is very important to me; I call this “Natural Beauty.” In order to maintain my Natural Beauty, I make sure my hair gets TLC. Hence, I usually shampoo and condition my hair at least once a week.  In addition, read the hair product labels to make sure...

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REMEMBERING HAIR CARE PIONEER TITI BRANCH

December 26, 2014
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This article is going to mention someone very special, especially in the world of natural hair. This person is Titi Branch. While that name may not ring too many bells, with her sister Miko, Titi Branch co-founded Miss Jessie’s natural hair care line. Unfortunately, Titi Branch was found dead earlier this month. Miss Jessie’s was one of the first major hair care lines to be present in retail companies like Target, as natural hair took on a new existence. The success of lines such as Miss Jessie’s and Mixed Chicks helped lead and propel the growth of not just black hair care, but also natural hair care products. We thank you for your contributions to keeping our tresses in check. You will be dearly missed. Rest well,...

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EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: BURN OFF THOSE LOVE HANDLES W/ SIDE TWIST

December 25, 2014
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Abs, abs, abs yes! Especially after the Holiday's weight gain. Side twist is an excellent exercise for your abdominal muscles. This exercise targets your oblique. Perform 4 sets of 40 repetitions each set. Pull in your abdominal muscles towards your spine and squeeze your abs at each twist. Have a happy workout! As always if you have any questions and would like further assistance please contact me at aveigle@hotmail.com Spanish Translation Abs, abs, abs Si! Sobre todo despues de los dias de fiesta ete ejercicio te hara sentir mejor. Giro lateral es un excelente ejercicio para los musculos abdominales y apunta a los oblicuos. Hagan 4 conjuntos de 40 repeticiones cada conjunto. Contraigan los musculos abdominales hacia la columna vertebral, apriete los musculos abdominales en cada giro. Que...

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KIMORA LEE SIMMOMS SHOWS HOW YOU CAN LIVE IN THE FAB LANE

December 24, 2014
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Kimora Lee Simmons, former fashion model and successful entrepreneur well known for taking over Baby Phat after Russell Simmons and was CEO/Creative Director through 2010. She offers her tips to living in the so called “ fab lane”  Click link below to find out how you don’t have to be rich to live fabulously. http://www.seventeen.com/health/tips/kimora-lee-simmons-advice #Womancrushwednesdays ...

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HOW TO KEEP YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM HAPPY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

December 23, 2014
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Poor digestion is very common, and especially so during the holiday season.  How do you know if you’re not digesting well? Some signs might be: Abdominal discomfort after eating or acid reflux, gas, abdominal bloating, and/or belching, the feeling that food is just sitting in your stomach after meals, or your stool that has undigested food, is oily, or floating in the toilet.   If any or these symptoms sound familiar to you, you’re probably a good candidate for taking digestive enzymes. Your body naturally makes enzymes in the pancreas, small intestine, stomach and saliva to help you break food down into elements that can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Your natural digestive enzyme production could be low for many reasons including stress, pancreatic disease, inflammation in the...

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