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Technology is the death of romance
As some of you may or may not know, I have been on the struggle bus of romance for most of my adult life. The past year I’ve spent pursuing someone I kept telling myself was worth it. But in reality, I should have ran away when he dumped me via text message the first… Read more
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Why I’m not afraid of being single
First of all, before I dive into the topic of my dating life, I must pre-cursor with: I am completely and utterly full of joy in every aspect of my life. My career, my education (on-going), my family, my friends, and my faith. Everything literally feels like a dream. Needless to say, I have zero… Read more
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Reality of Teaching
“I ain’t writin’ nuttin’” Says my student to her blank paper If I don’t end up pushing She will be set up for failure It’s up to me to have the right mindset I have to demand success It may seem like a threat But without, there will only be unrest It’s up to us… Read more
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Growth comes from discomfort
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re likely aware of the many protests occurring in order to bring about changes in regards to how people of color (POC) are treated. This is not a new fight, it’s actually been going on for hundreds of years. The hate crimes/ police brutality are not new either,… Read more
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The Physical Toll of Pregnancy
Finally have a moment to myself, baby is bouncing in her bouncer babbling away as I get this moment to write. This month, I’ll be focusing on pregnancy and all the things that come with it. Today is all about the physical changes that come with and after pregnancy. Going into my pregnancy, I knew…The… Read more
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Better posture leads to better health
A lot of people think they can build better posture in the gym by lifting weights. Or just by being conscious of it and not slouching. Unfortunately, both of these fall short of achieve better posture. And age plus gravity are not on your side. The older you get, the worse your posture will be.…Better… Read more
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Mindful fitness: more effective than any medication
What is Mindful Fitness? A new and growing fitness and health trend is focusing more on the brain. For years, doctors have turned to medications to help alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD and memory loss. While these pills do provide some temporary relief, most patients continue to suffer and sometimes experience unpleasant side-effects. Enter…Mindful… Read more
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Making and keeping fitness resolutions
This year is a little different for me. Most years, I write distinct fitness goals like lose 10 pounds in 8 weeks, or reach 18% body fat by a certain day. I even write up a workout plan, writing the days I will workout and the types of workouts I’ll do. I also put together…Making… Read more
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DEXA Scan: Accuracy and injury prevention
How do you track your progress? Most people turn to the scale to track their weight-loss progress. While this does show one aspect of your health, it doesn’t show the whole picture. Just because you’re losing weight and in the healthy weight zone doesn’t mean you’re healthy. It’s better to take a holistic approach when…DEXA… Read more
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Stan Lee lives on: The Real Superhero
The original superhero If you somehow haven’t heard, Stan Lee passed away this week. But while his human form may be gone, his legacy will live on forever. And if you somehow don’t know who he is, continue reading to find out why and how Stan Lee has touched so many lives. The very beginning…Stan… Read more
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