Dec222014 by BlondieNo Comments

Overcoming Holiday Stress

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Christmas is just days away!! Hopefully all the holiday cheer doesn't have you stressed beyond belief! So if you're "handling it"... here are some tips from Georgia's Juice to get you through the week & the new year. “The holidays are upon us and for many it can be joyous and exciting. For others, however, this can be an emotional time when the winter blues set in and dampen the joy in our hearts,” says marriage and family therapist Terry Barnett-Martin, author of Tending Fences. “The hustle and bustle of the holiday season and many of us can feel overwhelmed and stretched to the limit.” Barnett-Martin stresses the importance of giving yourself extra time, space and nurturing, especially during this time of the year. If you feel like the holiday blues are…
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Dec192014 by BlondieNo Comments

In the Kitchen

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I've been cooking a lot this year & I really enjoy it! I'm always trying new things, experimenting with flavors & trying to make eating healthy fun -cause I mean, baked chicken & rice get old quick! Lol! Now keep in mind I'm no top chef, just a chick that LOVES to eat & tries to keep it healthy & who prefers her food with flavor! I want to share with y'all some of the things I whip up when I'm In the Kitchen. Here's the dish I made this week: Chicken Stir Fry (more…)
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Sep242014 by BlondieNo Comments

#SweatItOut

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A few weeks ago on IG I said that I'd be posting a review of a new fitness product I'm using called Sweet Sweat. It's a product designed to help you sweat more during a workout, improve circulation & essentially shed body fat quicker. As some of you may know I'm an avid wearer of waist cinchers but earlier in the summer I transitioned to a smaller size & being that it makes me short of breath (not asthmatic, but I can't be falling out at the gym!). It's also not suggested to wear them all the time & sleeping in it 6-8hrs a couple times a week is enough for me. I noticed a waist trimmer getting buzz on the internet, did a little research & found out they're safer to…
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May32014 by BlondieNo Comments

Lip Service: I Challenge You!!

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I told you there'd be an event soon!! Those in the ATL area come on out! Adori Hair Salon Hwy 138 Conyers, GA Sunday (May 4th) @ 3pm If you're ready to start your fitness journey & get paid while doing so this is an event you don't wanna miss! Jus make sure to tell them Blondie sent ya!
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Apr292014 by BlondieNo Comments

Bout that Life!!!

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As you guys know I've been trying to live a healthier lifestyle all while trying to achieve the body of my dreams. Well since the move I haven't been to nobody's gym & working out at home isn't getting me the results I want. I've plateaued :-( But y'all should know by now if I have a problem I'm not staying down for long! I'm gonna dust myself off & get started on a solution! [youtube http://youtu.be/Wiluu8e0aJs] Lose 10lbs or gain 10lbs of lean muscle in 90 days. Are you up for the challenge?! Do you wanna be bout that #ViLife?! If so click here! Of course I'm gonna track my progress, make sure you're following me on IG to check those pics -it's not all fitness stuff, I promise!! I'm…
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Apr182014 by BlondieNo Comments

“Hey let’s get away…”

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*le sigh* I know I haven't updated the site in a min but y'all I haven't had time. I've been working 7 days a week, outside of that I've jus been tryna live! Needless to say I need a vacay like you wouldn't believe!! Or at least But knowing my single struggle 2 of those aren't currently an option. Lol! Also I'm one of the millions of adults that don't work in education so no spring/summer break on the horizon for me. :-( But all is not lost!! Here's some activities you can do while you're solo dolo to relax, unwind & won't break the bank! Meditate an hour before bed My sleep pattern is all over the place: one night I'm going to bed at 2am (normal cause I…
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Feb272014 by BlondieNo Comments

All Deez Squats…

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I don't always workout when I'm supposed to (more like hardly ever these days!) but one thing I don't miss is my squats!! Thanks Idris! lol! I follow a lot of fitness pages & one thing that irks me is the disbelief that hard work & dedication can give you the body that you want. More specifically get you the booty you want! That's how you get everything else you want in life, why wouldn't your body be the same?! I've never been a big booty chick (or even a medium! I'm more of a super smedium) but being a black female, I can honestly say I've been body conscious about it since at least high school. When I started getting in to fitness it was purely to get healthy…
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Dec32013 by BlondieNo Comments

Results Are In!!

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Well my dears, #NoWaistNovember has come to an end! I'm happy & sad to see it go! Not to mention the year is slipping away. Before you know it it'll be swimsuit season & we'll be showing off all the hard work we've been doing! Speaking of showing off, I told you guys I'd share my results from #NoWaistNovember & here they are: I ordered & received my waist cincher on week 2 & I can tell the difference. You can also tell the difference between week 3 & week 4- yeah, I fell prey to the "Thanksgiving & slack on the gym" bug. Lol! Regardless of that my waist did shrink from 29" to 27 1/2" over the month!! I wish it would have shrunk more but there's only…
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Nov252013 by BlondieNo Comments

#NoWaistNovember

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It's the last week of November!!! -you know what that means, we've made it to the home stretch!! Don't give up now!! Idk about you but it's a slim (& I mean SUPER slim) chance I'll reach my goals by the 30th & I'm okay with that!! My body has changed for the better these past few weeks & I know my fitness journey is far from over! This week we're gonna go out in a blaze of glory! I mean, we're practically ab experts at this point PLUS the biggest cheat day on the planet (aka Thanksgiving) is this week & we should prepare for all the damage we're possibly going to do. #thestruggle lol! Week 4 Time to sweat it out for mouth-dropping midriff like @followthelita!! Let's start…
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Nov192013 by BlondieNo Comments

#NoWaistNovember

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Can you feel the burn?!! Alright guys, it's week 3 and by now you should be good in your routine & noticing some changes. You might not have the rock hard abs or the flat tummy you want, but perhaps you've noticed a slimmer silhouette or a stronger core. No victory is too small!! I'm having a SUPER busy week -one of those weeks when you hafta schedule everything (including sleep!) in order to get it all done. But that's still no excuse for missing a workout! As my new gym pal Jesmon told me "Being in the gym all day doesn't mean anything. You can be in the gym for hours & not do anything, or come in for about 30mins everyday & get in a quick, but effective…
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Nov112013 by BlondieNo Comments

#NoWaistNovember

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So you've been focusing on your core all week & perhaps you haven't seen much of a change. That's okay!! Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day! & don't let others discourage you from your goal! Now on to this weeks exercises! **I am NOT a fitness expert!!!!** I'm simply sharing routines, exercises & recipes I use I decided to kick my waist training up a notch by ordering a waist cincher (aka a corset). One of my favorite fitness gurus, Jenelle aka GetBodiedBy_J, posted some pics of herself exercising with it on her IG & being that I dream of a banging body like hers I decided to do the same! If y'all coulda seen me tryna wrestle to get this thing on..... Lol! I've only worn it twice…
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