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Uhoh. Apples Make Me Sick

September 17, 2015

Remember when the old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Unfortunately for me, an apple an day will keep me at the doctors ALL DAY. YUCK! Yes, a common staple in my diet were those delicious apples full of flavor, color and a variety of sizes. We now have had a hard break up. *Tears!! How do I know this? A few months ago, I completed a 28-day program through Awakened Nutrition called Beat Belly Bloat Program. During the program, I learned how my body reacted towards a lot of foods more specifically towards apples. Before the program, I knew non-organic apples tend to upset my stomach but through and after the Beat Belly Bloat program my body revealed the full truth of my relationships with apples. UHOH! Apples Make Me Sick While I can have fresh organic apple juice within a smoothie I can no longer eat a full raw organic apple.  If I do eat one of those bad boys, I will pay for it dearly. Check out how I learned about my body, what it likes and my favorite alternatives to apples. Items mentioned in video:  28 Day Beat Belly Bloat Program EatOrganicDFW – local. organic. sustainable This video and blog post is not sponsored.

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My Failure With Hair Vitamins

September 11, 2015

Hair vitamins are extremely popular but like with anything not every supplement is right for you. Unfortunately, I had a major set back with taking hair vitamins. In this quick video I discuss the failure I had when taking the GNC Be-Beautiful Hair Skin Nails chews and a few extra tips to look out for. My Failure With Hair Vitamins  If you are taking various supplements, make sure to note any symptoms or talk to your doctor about it.  Have you experienced a failure with hair vitamins? Did you break out? Have headache? Let me know. Please note: I am only discussing my views and personal experience when taking the vitamins. This is no way in reflection of GNC or it’s products. There are tons of great natural items and products at GNC. Additionally, these vitamins may work for some other folks but just not for me.

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Weekend Recap | Eat For Your Hair & More

August 14, 2015

This week has been so busy for me. I am working on many new projects, speaking and also training for my upcoming races. Here is a recap of the events I attended this previous week. Eat For Your Hair – Dallas Photography credit I’sha Gains Photography  HoneyBeNatural Mag Hosted the First  #EatForYourHair culinary event at TDK Lounge.  Myself, Brittney Giles owner of FitxBrit and Michelle Ezell owner of Edible by Ezell were all on hand to help attendees understand the importance of eating healthy and its connect with hair growth. Photography credit: I’sha Gains Photography  The attendees learned  how to make a healthy flatbread pizza, which I was able to introduce them to one of my favorite products Beyond Meat Crumbles. After the flatbread pizzas attendees made a no-bake cheesecake and pina colada smoothies.   We  had fantastic giveaways from a variety of sponsors such as  My Butter Bar, Motions Hair, Beyond Meat, Eden Body Works, Nunaat Beauty, Kays Kettle Corn and many more.  HoneyBeNatural’s website has the full list of pictures so feel free to check out more by going here. At the event, it was announced the next Eat For Your Hair will be heading to New Orleans March 2016! Honey Be Natural will be partnering with itsmeitsmo of the New Orleans Natural Hair Expo.  Adidas Launch of Stella McCarthy Fall 2015 If you are following me on Instgram, you know I went to the Adidas launch of Stella McCarthy Fall 2015 line at  SIX:02 in Galleria. It was a great event as I got my butt kick by trainer Nicole Winhoffer. She trains Madonna,  Mya and many other top celebrities. COOL! I was blown away by this butt kicking workout, where we did a mixture of the #NWmethod and showed off our fierce dance moves at the end. After our session, we cooled off with a variety of juices from The Juice Bar and were gifted with a variety of items from the new Stella McCarthey line. I  definitely needed a new gym bag. I truly am training in style for sure!  This weekend I am headed to The Natural Cole How To Event so that I can learn some new styling techniques for my 4c hair!!! Can’t wait!  

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6 Fitness Tips for Stress Free Fall Training

August 6, 2015

  Fall is around the corner; however, we still have many more weeks of hot and humid days ahead. Unfortunately, the weather can make things even more confusing if you’re starting a new training program. Don’t fret! I have you covered. I reached out to the folks over at Six:02 to help put together some essentials to help you train stress free. (Especially if you’re training for their upcoming 6k)! 6 Fitness Tips for Stress Free Fall Training Check out my easy six fitness tips will help you transition from summer to fall and keep you stress free for hitting the pavement. Purchase Transitional Fitness Clothes Purchase fitness clothes for a variety of temperatures. I highly recommend long tanks, as they are breathable, easy to layer and very stylish. Capri tights are always a go-to as they are perfect for any season and workout. Don’t Forget Sunscreen is Vital You can get sunburn in any season so don’t forget to apply sunscreen. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, sunscreen is one of the most vital items used in helping to reduce skin cancer and other skin diseases. Switch Out Shoes Since your feet are slightly bigger in the summer and smaller in the winter, now is the perfect time to have a foot analyst and purchase new running (or fitness) shoes. I recommend always having two sets of shoes as a runner so that you can rotate each week or as needed. Replace or Purchase Workout Essentials Now is the perfect time to replace any old electronics, hydration bottles, socks, towels and other fitness items you may use daily. With newer models releasing and tons of fall sales, stock-up and prepare for the upcoming training season. Hydrate. Hydrate. Eat. Hydrate. Don’t forget to hydrate and replenish the body with healthy seasonal foods after a workout to replenish your hair and body. My go-to post workout meal is a hearty salad and coconut water.   Prep for On the Go Now that fall is around the corner, I am extremely busy with events, trips and meetings. I always keep a protein bar and fruit in my bag to ensures, I won’t reach for the tempting M&Ms while out. Quest, Lara, and Kind Bars are some of the most popular ones. DISCLOSURE: Six:02 sent me several items within this blog post; however, the company did not pay or sponsor my writings. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Uhoh. Apples Make Me Sick

Uhoh. Apples Make Me Sick

September 17, 2015/

Remember when the old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Unfortunately for me, an apple an day will…

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