In The Gym With Lauren McKinney
Meet amazing vegan and plant-based chef Lauren McKinney who shares how she transitioned to veganism and is living her best life.
Please introduce yourself to our readers.
My name is Lauren McKinney. I’m a certified plant-based health coach and have been vegan for almost 11 years. I retired from my corporate gig in 2020 to spend ...
No Sugar Challenge – 30 Days
This 30-day No Sugar Challenge focuses on helping you ween off of over consuming added sugar as well as break your sugar addiction to improve overall good health and wellness. Who's ready?
30-Day No Sugar Challenge
Disclaimer: Participate in this challenge at your own risk. Before starting any new fitness or nutrition program consult with ...
The Best Exercise Routines To Lose Belly Fat
Who doesn't want to know the best exercise routine to get rid of belly fat? It goes without saying that everyone would love to have a flat and toned belly.
While, in truth, many of us are having trouble fitting into our old clothes and bending our minds around it, a big belly can give you health problems.
Exercise and diet are ...
Boost Your Mind, Mood, and Food In The New Year
Happy New Year! This past holiday season really takes the cake. There was an abundance of running around preparing for the holidays, my personal training clientele picked up and work was extra hectic this past season so in 2017 I resolved myself to make sure I maintain a healthy mind, healthy mood and healthy food regimen throughout the ...
Leave Them in the Dust with these Protein Tips
Keep reading to learn how consuming protein can help you take your fitness to the next level.
Women killed it at the Rio Olympics! Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles are just two big names when it comes to the power and prowess of 2016 female Olympians.
But, how are they doing it? Hours of training is a big, obvious answer, but it also has to do ...
July 2015 POPSUGAR Must Have Box Unboxing
Disclaimer: I was provided a complimentary July POPSUGAR Must Have box due to my affiliation with POPSUGAR Select. I decided to share what came inside so all opinions are my very own. You can be assured I am going to keep it real. Also this post contains affiliate links which means if you click and make a purchase I receive a small ...
Avoid These 5 Foods That Make You Fat
If you struggle with weight loss avoid these 5 foods that make you fat.
I could not get a six pack until I cut these five foods out of my diet. Trust me, I worked really hard to get lean. I have been exercising since I was 13. When I was in my early 20’s, I competed in full contact kickboxing. I trained and worked out so much that I ...
EWG Food Scores App Scores Big!
I am so excited about this new healthy food app I just learned about on The Chalkboard Blog. It is called the Eat Well Guide (EWG) Food Scores app. This is a food shopping app that takes grocery shopping to the next level especially if you are looking to avoid certain chemicals and additives common in our foods today.
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5 Tips for Healthy Meals for a Busy Lifestyle
Who is looking for at least 5 tips for healthy meals for a busy lifestyle? While life may not get any less busy, you can at least be prepared and make sure you still consume healthy meals.
We have all been the victim of being unprepared when it comes to food and hunger. Among a day of work, running errands, working out, and the numerous ...
In The Gym with Vegan Chef Jamila of EarthyCandy
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FFFC: Please introduce yourself to our readers.
JC: I am Jamila Crawford; a daughter, mother, sister and creative; mastermind of EARTHCANDY* Food.Fashion.Flyness, a lifestyle brand.
FFFC: How did you learn to cook?
JC: I learned ...
Trader Joe’s Green Grocery Haul
I went to Trader Joe’s on Saturday, March 8th and had to hold myself back from going hog wild. I enjoy perusing their aisles because you always find interesting things there like their habanero soft taco shells. FIYAH!!!! Literally and figuratively. They are so good with refried beans!
I had a good time there and highly recommend ...
FFFC Fitness Tip #2
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FFFC Healthy Food Tip #1
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KALE LOVE
I am just posting this quickly to say how much I LOVE eating kale! I love it in my smoothies, sautéed, in chips or salad! There are so many benefits kale provides let me count the ways.
If you are digging kale too let me know by posting a comment and tell me your favorite way of eating it.
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Just Say NO!
At 36 grams of sugar, my husband wonders why he is addicted to the flavor of this tea. This should be a crime.
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Peeking Around Corners!
I was at work the other day walking to the rest room when a young gentleman peeks his head from around the corner calling my name. "Diatta, I don't want to hold you up from going to the restroom but I brought some fresh Italian cookies for my department's potluck today you know you want one". I was tempted and pleasantly surprised especi...
Yummmm #Peppers!
You need some peppers in your life. My co-worker brought in a bunch of these delicious and beautiful peppers from her church's garden. See how wonderful God is? If you are good to people, they will be good to you right back! I love fresh produce. Check it out and let me know if you can tell what types of peppers I have in my stash!
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Junk Food Facts
I know the no junk food challenge is well...challenging for many of us especially since it is all around us. It is also very affordable and cheap so temptation is very tempting. Next time you consider partaking in junk food think about these images.
Stay strong and fill your body with more real food every day ...
I Scream You Scream We All Scream for OKRA!
This is how it went down today with my okra and me. I picked it up at the Farmers' Market this morning and decided to roast it in the oven for a quick snack because I am hungry. Want to know what I did? Wanna here it, here it go.
Ingredients
fresh okra
kosher salt
olive oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Clean, wash, dry and slice ...
