NATURAL HAIR MAKING WAVES

Check out this article!

http://yourlife.usatoday.com/your-look/story/2011-12-21/Natural-hair-is-making-waves-among-black-women/52147456/1

http://yourlife.usatoday.com/your-look/story/2011-12-21/Natural-hair-is-making-waves-among-black-women/52147456/1

PREMIER FITNESS

I am teaching at Premier fitness as a substitute instructor on Thursday, January 29, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Englewood Dayton location. Come out and have some fun!
Here is a link to their website if you'd like to get a free 30 day pass!

http://www.premier-ladies-fitness.com/

PERCEPTION OR TRUTH - HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR EMOTIONAL HEALTH

"Your reputation is a reflection of who people THINK you are, but your character is a representation of who you TRULY are..."

I love this quote! And I have to be honest, I got it from the Real housewives of Atlanta star Sheree Whitfield. Do I say that I love this? Sometimes, people think they know you even though God and Jesus are the only reader of hearts. Do you ever get boggled down by other people's negative perceptions of who they thing you are? Do you ever feel that other people's perception of you is an unfair one? Does this hurt or help your self esteem? WEIGH IN!!!!

My guilty pleasure - The Real Housewives of Atlanta!!! None of the other housewives shows compare. Sheree and Phaedra (which had to grow on me) have the most hilarious, witty quotes.

10 DAY PLEDGE

Since the 10 day pledge, I have kept about 6 pounds off! I am much more conscience of eating real foods over the artificial. Speaking of real food, I purchased unrefined honey from a bee keeper (who happens to be my coworker also.) Did you know that most honey purchased in the store is not real honey? It has preservatives and may not even have much real honey at all. It is much thicker than what is purchased at stores. A lot of it even adds corn syrup - yuck! The flavor is wonderful, much better than the processed stuff. AND you can even use it in your hair as a deep conditioner! Don't take my work for it. do your own research!


http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/pure-honey.html






Peace, Love and ZUMBA!!!

NEW CLASSES ADDED!!!!

MONDAY, JANUARY 2
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10
MONDAY, JANUARY 16
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24
MONDAY, JANUARY 30

JANICE WARD CENTER
235 E. SALEM STREET
CLAYTON, OH43215

7:00 PM

$3 PP

BRING A TOWEL AND WATER!!!!!!!

GET READY FOR A PARTY YALL!!!!

5 POUNDS IN 10 DAYS

Last week and part of this week, I've been doing a 10 day pledge to eat no highly processed foods. The results are that I have lost a stubborn 5 pounds that I've been trying to lose FOREVER with no success. In addition, I feel better - more energy and better sleep. The 10 day pledge was from the web site http://100daysofrealfood.com. It's been amazing. I am not hungry. I eat all day honestly. On this lifestyle change (which is the true goal), you can eat anything that grows or is real food such as: any natural/organic meats, and fruit or vegetable, any whole grain bread, nuts, dried fruit, real milk, real cheese, honey, real maple syrup, tea, coffee, wine, hummus, beans, eggs, etc. You cannot eat what I call 'fake' foods or processed foods such as: cheetos, any white sugar, sugar substitute (although I cheated with stevia), white bread, cupcakes, cakes, pies, koolaid, soda, fast food, sausage links, shredded cheese in a package, etc. 

Here is a list of what I ate during this 10 day pledge:

Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
Chicken N Noodles (whole wheat pasta)
White Chicken Chilli
Real Popcorn
Chicken Fajitas (whole wheat tortilla)
Cream of Wheat
Hamburger (Whole Grain Bread) + Sweet Potato Fries (Baked)
Lots of Fruit - Apples, Oranges, Bananas, Strawberries 
Lots of Water
Almond Milk
Tea With Real Honey
Raisins and Almonds (Made my own trail mix)

This is not very different from what I normally eat which makes me realize that cutting out the sugar is what gave me the great results. So for those looking to lose weight or feel better, try it out.

Peace, Love and ZUMBA!!!

    

JOIN US - ZUMBA CLASSES

I am a zumba instuctor in Dayton, OH. I began doing zumba in 2008 when I joined a fitness club. The classes were so intense that I had to take a break about half way thru just to catch my breath. After doing it weekly for about a year, I no longer had to take a break. In fact, I was in the front with the instructor. By 2009, I was helping to lead songs and even teaching some on my own. In 2010, I became a zumba instructor. I taught classes once a week at my job. Then I began renting different locations to teach my own classes. I am currently at Janice Ward Center in Clayton, OH. Classes are only $3 pp. My motto is sweat, sweat, sweat and have fun, fun, fun!!!!! It's a party atmosphere. My class is open to all who wish to participate.