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December 31, 2013
THE HISTORY BEHIND WATCH NIGHT....
The Watch Night Services in Black communities that we celebrate today can be traced back to gatherings on December 31, 1862, also known as “Freedom’s Eve.”
On that night, Blacks came together in churches and private homes all across the nation, anxiously awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation actually had become law. Then, at the stroke of midnight, it was January 1, 1863, and all slaves in the Confederate States were declared legally free .
When the news was received, there were prayers, shouts and songs of joy as people fell to their knees and thanked God. Black folks have gathered in churches annually on New Year’s Eve ever since, praising God for bringing us safely through another year.
It’s been 145 years since that first Freedom’s Eve and many of us were never taught the African American history of Watch Night, but tradition still brings us together at this time every year to celebrate “how we got over.”
PS- Pass this information on so we can educate more of our Family and Friends about our History!
When the news was received, there were prayers, shouts and songs of joy as people fell to their knees and thanked God. Black folks have gathered in churches annually on New Year’s Eve ever since, praising God for bringing us safely through another year.
It’s been 145 years since that first Freedom’s Eve and many of us were never taught the African American history of Watch Night, but tradition still brings us together at this time every year to celebrate “how we got over.”
PS- Pass this information on so we can educate more of our Family and Friends about our History!
December 30, 2013
TIPS ON HOW TO LOSE 10 POUNDS...
As the start of a new year approaches its time to turn focus on riding ourselves of that extra weight we put on from eating and drinking too much over the holidays.
The toughest amongst those few extra pounds are those last 10 pounds. If you're dealing with a similar predicament, these expert tips offer the advice you need to hit your weight-loss goal — and keep it off for good.
Go High Protein, Not Just Low Calorie If you're having a hard time shedding weight, you might be focusing too much on counting calories and not enough on protein. Eating adequate protein also ensures that you keep your precious muscle tissue — something that is often lost with a low-calorie diet.
Lift (Heavier) Weights All of the fitness and health experts we reached out to shared one common thread: lift weights, and don't be afraid of heavy weights! Former Canyon Ranch director and group fitness expert
Aimee Nicotera says that lifting heavier weights than you're used to might be the "nudge your body needs to change"; she also promises you won't bulk up from this shift. Lifting heavy weights raises your body's hormone levels, offering your body the "natural ability to burn fat for a full 24 hours after your workout." If that's not enough proof to head to the weight room, I don't know what is!
Manage Your Stress Maintaining a healthy body weight really boils down to one thing: stress management.
When our bodies are under stress, "our adrenal glands pump out excessive amounts of the stress hormone cortisol, causing an imbalance in our bodies' natural hormonal rhythms."
This imbalance reduces your ability to burn fat, hindering your body from reaching that goal weight.
To be sure, "not all stress is bad" (and we can't completely eliminate stress from our lives), but there are some stressors we have control over such as "poorly controlled blood sugar, excessive caffeine consumption, over training, and poor digestion."
If you start working through stressors, you'll start seeing results. Work with a Personal Trainer If your gym routine is feeling ineffective and you're not sure how to make the proper changes, group fitness expert Aimee Nicotera says that hiring a personal trainer can make a huge difference.
She recognizes that this isn't an easy financial decision for most people, but a good trainer will "meet your individual needs, hold you accountable, and challenge you."
Even a handful of sessions with a professional can totally revamp your workout routine and help you reach your goals.
Up Your (Healthy) Fat Intake Just the word "fat" makes some people steer clear, but adding more healthy fats to your diet can help your body shed weight. Julie Barrett, MS, RD, says to eat more fat from organic plant sources like "coconut oil and nuts" and to choose "grass-fed, organic, pasture-raised animal sources."
Many sources of healthy fats like avocados, olive oil, salmon, and walnuts offer the added bonus of being high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help fight inflammation.
Change Up Your Workouts Keeping things fresh and mixing up a workout is important for so many reasons. Not only does it stop your body from hitting a hard plateau, but you'll also be less likely to get burnt out.
Esther Blum says that the same old workouts week after week will only "maintain your fitness levels and make no strength or muscle gains whatsoever." If you want to see changes, you've got to make changes. If you've always wanted to start running, kick off your program with our 35-minute interval plan that alternates between walking and running.
Cut Out Processed Foods Cleaning up your diet is essential on any weight-loss journey, but whatever processed foods are still lurking in your diet they have got to go!
Healthy living guru and dietitian Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, recommends that "if anything you eat comes in a package, read the ingredient list first. It should read like a recipe you could whip up in your own kitchen."
If you haven't been fastidious about reading labels in the past, you might be very surprised at the slew of chemicals and additives that go into even the most common processed foods.
Drink More Water Drinking water before meals helps you eat less and keeps belly bloat in check, but staying hydrated all day long can actually help you burn more calories. One study showed that people who drank eight to 12 glasses of water a day burned more fat than those who only drank four.
Always keep your water bottle handy, and fill up whenever you're running low. Not only will proper hydration help with weight loss, but it will also keep you healthier all year long.
Get on the Sleep Train Lack of sleep wreaks havoc on your emotional state, but it also affects your physical body big time. Research shows that feeling sluggish the day after a poor night's sleep causes people to eat an average of 549 extra calories without even realizing it. In addition, lack of sleep also slows down your metabolism, making you burn 20 percent fewer calories a day.
If you deal with insomnia or have been having a hard time sleeping lately, check out these 25 sleep tips, full of effective solutions.
Build a Support System Going solo on a weight-loss journey can work for some, but many folks find that building a support system is essential to staying on track.
Many have found that a support helps hold them accountable, and there are plenty of online forums out there where you can grow your healthy network and meet people with similar struggles, goals, and accomplishments to celebrate!
The toughest amongst those few extra pounds are those last 10 pounds. If you're dealing with a similar predicament, these expert tips offer the advice you need to hit your weight-loss goal — and keep it off for good.
Go High Protein, Not Just Low Calorie If you're having a hard time shedding weight, you might be focusing too much on counting calories and not enough on protein. Eating adequate protein also ensures that you keep your precious muscle tissue — something that is often lost with a low-calorie diet.
Lift (Heavier) Weights All of the fitness and health experts we reached out to shared one common thread: lift weights, and don't be afraid of heavy weights! Former Canyon Ranch director and group fitness expert
Aimee Nicotera says that lifting heavier weights than you're used to might be the "nudge your body needs to change"; she also promises you won't bulk up from this shift. Lifting heavy weights raises your body's hormone levels, offering your body the "natural ability to burn fat for a full 24 hours after your workout." If that's not enough proof to head to the weight room, I don't know what is!
Manage Your Stress Maintaining a healthy body weight really boils down to one thing: stress management.
When our bodies are under stress, "our adrenal glands pump out excessive amounts of the stress hormone cortisol, causing an imbalance in our bodies' natural hormonal rhythms."
This imbalance reduces your ability to burn fat, hindering your body from reaching that goal weight.
To be sure, "not all stress is bad" (and we can't completely eliminate stress from our lives), but there are some stressors we have control over such as "poorly controlled blood sugar, excessive caffeine consumption, over training, and poor digestion."
If you start working through stressors, you'll start seeing results. Work with a Personal Trainer If your gym routine is feeling ineffective and you're not sure how to make the proper changes, group fitness expert Aimee Nicotera says that hiring a personal trainer can make a huge difference.
She recognizes that this isn't an easy financial decision for most people, but a good trainer will "meet your individual needs, hold you accountable, and challenge you."
Even a handful of sessions with a professional can totally revamp your workout routine and help you reach your goals.
Up Your (Healthy) Fat Intake Just the word "fat" makes some people steer clear, but adding more healthy fats to your diet can help your body shed weight. Julie Barrett, MS, RD, says to eat more fat from organic plant sources like "coconut oil and nuts" and to choose "grass-fed, organic, pasture-raised animal sources."
Many sources of healthy fats like avocados, olive oil, salmon, and walnuts offer the added bonus of being high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help fight inflammation.
Change Up Your Workouts Keeping things fresh and mixing up a workout is important for so many reasons. Not only does it stop your body from hitting a hard plateau, but you'll also be less likely to get burnt out.
Esther Blum says that the same old workouts week after week will only "maintain your fitness levels and make no strength or muscle gains whatsoever." If you want to see changes, you've got to make changes. If you've always wanted to start running, kick off your program with our 35-minute interval plan that alternates between walking and running.
Cut Out Processed Foods Cleaning up your diet is essential on any weight-loss journey, but whatever processed foods are still lurking in your diet they have got to go!
Healthy living guru and dietitian Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, recommends that "if anything you eat comes in a package, read the ingredient list first. It should read like a recipe you could whip up in your own kitchen."
If you haven't been fastidious about reading labels in the past, you might be very surprised at the slew of chemicals and additives that go into even the most common processed foods.
Drink More Water Drinking water before meals helps you eat less and keeps belly bloat in check, but staying hydrated all day long can actually help you burn more calories. One study showed that people who drank eight to 12 glasses of water a day burned more fat than those who only drank four.
Always keep your water bottle handy, and fill up whenever you're running low. Not only will proper hydration help with weight loss, but it will also keep you healthier all year long.
Get on the Sleep Train Lack of sleep wreaks havoc on your emotional state, but it also affects your physical body big time. Research shows that feeling sluggish the day after a poor night's sleep causes people to eat an average of 549 extra calories without even realizing it. In addition, lack of sleep also slows down your metabolism, making you burn 20 percent fewer calories a day.
If you deal with insomnia or have been having a hard time sleeping lately, check out these 25 sleep tips, full of effective solutions.
Build a Support System Going solo on a weight-loss journey can work for some, but many folks find that building a support system is essential to staying on track.
Many have found that a support helps hold them accountable, and there are plenty of online forums out there where you can grow your healthy network and meet people with similar struggles, goals, and accomplishments to celebrate!
AS.....GET INTO THE LYRICS
Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky--Loving you
Until the ocean covers every mountain high--Loving you
Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea--Loving you
Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream--Be loving you
Until the day is night and night becomes the day--Loving you
Until the trees and seas up, up and fly away--Loving you
Until the day that 8x8x8x8 is 4--Loving you
Until the day that is the day that are no more--Loving you
Until the day the earth starts turning right to left--Be loving you
Until the earth just for the sun denies itself--Loving you
Until dear Mother Nature says her work is through--Loving you
Until the day that you are me and I am you-- Now ain't that loving you
Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky Ain't that loving you
Until the ocean covers every mountain high--Loving you
Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea--Loving you
Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream--Be loving you
Until the day is night and night becomes the day--Loving you
Until the trees and seas up, up and fly away--Loving you
Until the day that 8x8x8x8 is 4--Loving you
Until the day that is the day that are no more--Loving you
Until the day the earth starts turning right to left--Be loving you
Until the earth just for the sun denies itself--Loving you
Until dear Mother Nature says her work is through--Loving you
Until the day that you are me and I am you-- Now ain't that loving you
Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky Ain't that loving you
IS IT BAD....?
Is it bad that I never made love,
no I never did it
But I sure know how to fuck I'll be your bad girl,
I'll prove it to you I can't promise that I'll be good to you
Cause I have some issues, I won't commit No, not having it
But at least I can admit that I'll be bad no to you (to you) Yeah, I'll be good in bed but I'll be bad to you
Bad that I never made love, no I never did it
But I sure know how to fuck
no I never did it
But I sure know how to fuck I'll be your bad girl,
I'll prove it to you I can't promise that I'll be good to you
Cause I have some issues, I won't commit No, not having it
But at least I can admit that I'll be bad no to you (to you) Yeah, I'll be good in bed but I'll be bad to you
Bad that I never made love, no I never did it
But I sure know how to fuck
December 23, 2013
THE DEFINITION OF READ....
To tell someone about them self, mostly used by gay black men.
In gay culture, the act of pointing out a flaw in someone else (usually publicly and in front of them) and exaggerating it.
December 20, 2013
A NOTE TO MY 16 YR OLD SELF....
In 20 years you won’t give a damn about any of those people you once worried so much about.
THE THOUGHT OF THE DAY....ENJOY YOUR FRIDAY
It can be hard to see in the beginning, but eventually it becomes clear that every moment on this earth — from the mundane to the amazing — is a gift that we’re all so incredibly lucky to share.
December 18, 2013
WHAT HE SAID....MICHAEL B. JORDAN....FRUITVALE STATION STAR...
"Black males, we are America's pit bull. We're labeled vicious, inhumane and left to die on the street."
December 17, 2013
December 16, 2013
THIS IS HOW YOU CONFIRM YOUR FREAK.....WHAT SHE SAID...
Boy, I'm drinking, I'm singing on the mic 'til my voice hoarse
Then I fill the tub up halfway then ride it with my surfboard Surfboard, surfboard
Then I fill the tub up halfway then ride it with my surfboard Surfboard, surfboard
WHAT HE SAID....AND THE RESPONSE HE RECEIVED....
'I’m just giving of my body on the stage and putting my life at risk, literally... and I think about it. I think about my family and I’m like, wow, this is like being a police officer or something, in war or something.'
December 11, 2013
December 10, 2013
LIFE LESSON #219.....
If you date somebody who does not have a GREAT relationship with his/her mother AND/OR father, there is bound to be a disconnect.
Healthy relationships with parents is instrumental in your adult life for dating and being married.
Healthy relationships with parents is instrumental in your adult life for dating and being married.
December 9, 2013
MONDAY WISDOM....THAT IS ALL....
Staying with someone who does not appreciate you isn't loyalty its stupidity.
December 1, 2013
WHAT SHE SAID....
When you get tired of talking to a deaf ear, always remember experience is the BEST teacher for some!!!
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