Fitness & Nutrition
Janet Jackson could be moving on soon, to a new label that is. Word is the singer may have just signed with Universal and could be working on a new album. In the meantime, she’s truly making her mark in areas other than music. Also known for her struggle with weight and constant body changes, […]
Yesterday in Philadelphia, First Lady Michelle Obama joined local elected officials from across the country to announce new opportunities to bring Let’s Move! to cities, towns and counties across America. Since she launched Let’s Move!, the First Lady has encouraged local solutions to solving the problem of childhood obesity within a generation. Today, she announced […]
Summer travel! It’s that time of year to visit relatives, journey to beaches and other exciting new places, all while dashing to make your flight on time, and feasting on airport food. So, is there any way to travel while keeping things tight, right…and healthy? Yes! Experts agree that the below tips are great ways […]
Macedonia Missionary Baptist of Eatonville beat out 60 other churches from 21 other states in the “Let’s Move! Communities on the Move” video contest, a competition that asked religious groups to demonstrate how they met fitness goals. Obama promoted the contest at a meeting in Longwood, Fla. earlier in the year, encouraging community fitness and […]
Obesity is more common inAfrican Americans than in other ethnic groups. But when it comes to black people and weight, that’s where the agreement seems to end. Is food the culprit? Is exercise the solution? Is there even a real problem to begin with, or should we be focusing on health — or even self-acceptance […]
For many years, we’ve seen a “full figured” Rev. Al Sharpton in the news… marching on behalf of the oppressed. Currently, at 57 years of age, he is not the man he used to be… by more than a hundred pounds! His extraordinary results speak to the power of healthy lifestyle changes – truly a […]
A 64-year-old great-grandmother from Los Angeles beat out several of her younger competitors in a fitness competition earlier this month in Atlanta, Georgia Ruby Carter-Pikes and her six-pack abs placed second in the Women’s Figure category, placed in the Fit Moms catergories, and was named Women’s Super Masters Champion, according to a video posted to […]
If you workout and travel frequently, you know it can be a challenge to get your workouts in. P90X, Insanity and HIIT, are all great sources for total body training, burning the maximum amount of calories and achieving optimal results. The video below will demonstrate each each movement in circuit fashion. Remember, challenge yourself burn […]
If you’ve been wondering how to live a healthier lifestyle, Michelle Obama may be able to give you some tips. The First Lady called in to the “Russ Parr Morning Show” on Tuesday to chat about obesity in our community as well as dish on President Barack Obama‘s favorite soul food. SEE ALSO: Can Oprah […]
Anyone who has followed the career of the Rev. Al Sharpton has witnessed a remarkable fitness transformation. The once-portly pompadoured preacher is now a fitness junkie. The Wall Street Journal just published a rather flattering profile of the now-svelte Black leader and talk-show host: Rev. Sharpton, 57 years old, says he weighed more than 300 […]
Warm, pillowy and oh-so-comforting: we admit that biscuits and rolls are one of our favorite parts about Thanksgiving dinner. Plus, you can bake them the day beforehand and just warm them up in the oven right before everyone sits down to eat. Bacon, Chive & Cheddar Biscuits with Whipped Maple Butter: Ingredients: FOR THE BISCUITS: […]
Kid lunch ideas seem easier and more exciting during the first few weeks of school but it doesn’t take long before parents run out of healthy and delicious lunch box ideas. You never know how creative you can become until you are faced with spicing up a lunch box. Try Creating A Mini Subs– Another […]