March 2011
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Daily Food Log: Breakfast, Lunch and Sax 5th Ave.
My cleaning out my fridge challenge has been a success. I just finished the last of my granola. For breakfast yesterday, I had:
1/3 cup cranberry granola
1/3 cup quick oats
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup milk (probiotics is helping me digest milk again!)
1 tbsp nutella
1 of my homemade chocolate macaroons
I let it sit in the fridge overnight and ate it cold in the morning. Yum! Breakfast...
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“To change and to change for the better are two different things.”
– German proverb
I am giving up social media (among other things) for Lent so I will see you all in 40 days! Lent is such an important time for me, to reflect, to focus on my well-being and my spirituality. I always come out of Lent a stronger person. I am sure by the time Lent is over, I will be...
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Fashion Attack! The Limited's Semi-Annual Suiting...
WHERE: In-store and online at TheLimited.com DATES:
March 7 – March 13: a FREE pant or skirt with the purchase of a suit jacket, applied automatically at check-out
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For Your Entertainment: Lil Wayne "We Back Soon"
Spotted this Wayne track over at HHU.
Lil Wayne – We Back Soon
Picture courtesy
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mauricesmall asked: reasons why i am gonna follow you.
1-the first word of your blog is healthy
2-the last word is ramblings
3-just rollin thru i got a good vibe, but the "45 bloggers to check out", thats what got me. the fact that you shared "45" other blogs with us. wow! thanks much.
1-the first word of your blog is healthy
2-the last word is ramblings
3-just rollin thru i got a good vibe, but the "45 bloggers to check out", thats what got me. the fact that you shared "45" other blogs with us. wow! thanks much.
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Best Weight Loss Foods: Avocados
Clearly, I love like avocados. On a good week, I can go through seven easily. I love the creamy texture and its health benefits! Avocado is a nutrient dense fruit that should be added to your diet! Avocados provide monounsaturated fat to your diet that is lower cholesterol levels, which in turn can decrease your risk of heart disease. In addition to healthy fat, avocados provide Vitamin K,...
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For Your Health: 3 Secrets to Eating a Healthy...
1. Diversify your diet and include all foods. A balanced meal is one consisting of carbohydrates, protein and fats (yes, fat!). Carbohydrates provide quick energy, protein builds muscle, and fat sustains energy for up to four hours. You can’t lead an active lifestyle without fuel. Eating meals and snacks that contain carbohydrates, protein and fat is the best way to feel satisfied and have...
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For Your Health: What Your Body Needs, From...
Strength Training Strong muscles help your body burn more calories — research suggests one pound of muscle will burn six to 10 more calories than a pound of fat. So lift weights two to three times per week. Cardio Training A strong heart helps your body perform all of the tasks it needs to do on a daily basis and stokes your metabolic fire. It also helps burn fat. Aim to do two to three...
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For Your Information: 45 Must Follow Tumblrs For...
Warning: Be sure you’ve got some time to kill before you tackle this list. Tumblr is the prime destination for colored girls who are bored at work when Twitter isn’t enough. Africahttp://fyeahafrica.tumblr.com - Dedicated to, and celebrating, the people, numerous cultures, tribes and traditions of Africa Black Women/Womenhttp://blackchickswithfreckles.com - The name says it...
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Fashion Attack! 17-year old Designer, Bishme...
Bishme Cromartie, is a 17-year old self-taught designer from Baltimore, Maryland. His newest women wear line is dedicated to spring. The line is entitled, The Color War Collection. In his line he boldly uses and pushes the boundaries of textures, shapes, dimension and color. Keep an eye on this budding designer!
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For Your Self-Esteem: The More You Fail, The... →
Learning to fail helps you learn from your past mistakes, but blogger Dan Shipper argues that it also makes you less afraid of failing, widening your boundaries and making you attempt greater challenges.
The key is not only accepting failure, but accepting public failure — the less…
That awkward feeling when you can't stop eating...
Reblogged from betherewhenifall
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Fashion Attack! H&M Spring Looks for 2011
Picture courtesy of H&M
According to H&M, this spring it is all about flowing shapes, oversized sunglasses and platform heels (hasn’t it always been about platform heels?!)! Which outfit will you wear this spring?
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Music Monday: Common “Love Is”
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Fashion Attack! ALLEN B. for JCPenney Spring 2011...
ALLEN B. by designer Allen B. Schwartz, just released a fully affordable and vibrant collection for JCPenney. The line consists of spring looks. There is a broad mix of blouses, leggings, jackets, dresses, denim, from colored. Allen B. rounds out the collection with skinny cargos and maxi skirts.
My favorites:
The black and white striped jacket is a lot of fun. It would be a perfect light...
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Fitness Check-In: Fat2Fit Part III
(for those who said they couldn’t see it the first time)
Part III. These dresses are identical, just different colors. Picture one was taken in St. Louis and Picture 2 in Singapore. I sometimes need a bit of a reminder of my weight loss progress. The first picture I was was 50 lbs overweight with a BMI of around 30. The second picture was 20 lbs ago with ago with a BMI of around 27....
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