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What I Learned About Fitness From The Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper at SELF Magazine’s Workout In the Park

May 18, 2014 by afrobella 6 Comments

What I Learned About Fitness From The Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper at SELF Magazine’s Workout In the Park

I’ve been aware of the annual SELF Magazine Workout in the Park event for quite some time now – it’s  been going on for 21 years and I’ve written about it several times, from my Miami newspaper days until now. In all that time that I’ve been aware of this annual, multi-city event, I’ve never…

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Filed Under: Body, Featured, Life, Pop Culture Tagged With: Body, celebrities, fitness, health and fitness, healthy eating, Pop Culture, the afrobella interview, TV shows

My Mammogram Diary. What I Learned From My Breast Cancer Scare

April 10, 2014 by afrobella 32 Comments

My Mammogram Diary. What I Learned From My Breast Cancer Scare

Normally I like to keep things positive and uplifting, light and fluffy over here on Afrobella. I see my blog as a respite, an oasis, a safe space. And it is in this safe space that I’m going to share my story even if some of this is TMI. My TMI could help someone else….

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Filed Under: Issues, Life Tagged With: BCA, breast cancer, health and fitness, issues, Life, life lessons

The Plus Size Princess Fitness Initiative – So Smart & Inspiring!

October 25, 2013 by afrobella 6 Comments

The Plus Size Princess Fitness Initiative – So Smart & Inspiring!

I’ve shared my health and fitness journey here off and on, but more often lately that kind of sharing has been off. I figure if I don’t want to talk about it, I should be about it. For me, my journey to wellness has never been about fitting into a specific dress size or being…

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Filed Under: Body, Issues Tagged With: afrobella body, Body, fitness, health, health and fitness, issues, lifestyle, The Journey

My Biggest Fitness Inspirations

March 28, 2013 by afrobella 15 Comments

My Biggest Fitness Inspirations

CBS Sunday Morning is one of my favorite shows, and I set my DVR so I can watch it AND sleep in every weekend. It’s such a great show that covers so many topics. This last Sunday, there was a feature on ubiquitous fitness personality Jillian Michaels (click to watch it if you want to)….

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Filed Under: Body, Featured, Issues, Life Tagged With: exercise, Featured, fitness, full-image, health, health and fitness, inspiration, Inspiring Women

Coconut Water Smoothies. The New Breakfast of Champions

November 26, 2012 by afrobella 14 Comments

Coconut Water Smoothies. The New Breakfast of Champions

Coconut water’s explosion in popularity has been amazing to watch. Having grown up with coconut water as a part of my everyday life, it’s been kinda cool to see the beverage be so excitedly embraced by the American mainstream. The American adoption of coconut water means a lot of changes for coconut water purists. From…

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Filed Under: Body, Issues, Reviews Tagged With: coconut water, drinks, Featured, full-image, health and fitness, healthy eating, recipes, smoothies, Sponsored Post

All About Oil Pulling

August 9, 2012 by afrobella 57 Comments

All About Oil Pulling

The first time I tried oil pulling, I was at the end of my rope. I had been fighting a disgusting cold for weeks and the coughing and congestion was killing my joie de vivre completely. I was SO OVER IT. I took to Twitter to vent about my ongoing illness and was offered a…

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Filed Under: Body, Featured, Issues, Randomness, Reviews Tagged With: Body, coconut oil, Featured, fitness, full-pic, health, health and fitness, Life, oil pulling, oil swishing, oral hygiene, teeth

Today is No Shame Day

July 2, 2012 by afrobella 8 Comments

Today is No Shame Day

Bellas, allow me to introduce you to my friend Bassey Ikpi. She is an AMAZING woman. Super smart, super funny, brave and outspoken and fabulous and SO talented. You might remember her from Teen Summit back in the day, or Def Poetry Jam, where she set the stage ablaze with her soul stirring words. Bassey…

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Filed Under: Issues, Pop Culture Tagged With: full-pic, health and fitness, issues, Life, Pop Culture

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