Chic of the Week Weight Loss Story: Adrienne Ambush
health + fitness
August 7, 2012
Ashley
Meet Adrienne Ambush and you’ll soon discover how much you can really gain in loosing. After the extreme hardship of being bedridden with viral meningitis along with a brain tumor, Adrienne was able to push herself towards her own goal to be the new person she felt she had become on the inside and out.…
Gabby Douglas Sacrifices to Wins All Around Gold Medal — Media/Twitter Focuses on Hair
- hair + beauty, health + fitness, life + style
- August 3, 2012
- Ashley
Douglas said she had felt confident all along that she would win. “It was just an amazing feeling,” she said, giggling. “I was just like, Believe, don’t fear, believe.” Just five months ago, Martha Karolyi, the coordinator of the women’s national team, did not think Douglas had what it took to be an Olympian. She…
CFC Interview with Samyr Laine
- health + fitness
- August 1, 2012
- Ashley
Imagine a man, 6'2", running at full speed. He takes three long strides and then jumps. Gracefully soaring through the air, he pulls his long legs up slightly underneath him and then lands, forcefully, in a pile of sand. You've probably seen this before because it's the long jump, one of the many competitive events…
Healthy & Diabetic-Friendly Recipe: Zesty Cobb Salad w/Spinach, Bacon & Avocado
- health + fitness
- June 24, 2012
- Ashley
I was pleasantly surprised by how easy and delicious this was!! If you're looking for a delicious lunch/brunch salad that's packed with healthy goodies, look no further! The avocado has great "good fats" (like the ones found in nuts discussed here) and the bacon (in small quantities!) adds a great flavor. And of course, spinach…
Healthy & Diabetic-Friendly Recipe: Pan-seared Mahi Mahi w/ Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary
- health + fitness
- June 24, 2012
- Ashley
I've been wanting to use lemon zest in a recipe for awhile now and finally got my chance! The zest, coupled with the garlic and thyme gave this mahi mahi a mouth-watering flavor. There really is nothing like a flavorful piece of seared fish! Here's what you'll need: 3-4 mahi mahi fillets (3oz. each) 1/2 tbspn lemon zest (from 1-2 lemons)…
Being Black & Fit: 3 Myths Holding Us Back
- health + fitness
- June 24, 2012
- Ashley
I was having a heated conversation with a female friend of mine a few days ago about whether there's a stigma associated with being black and fit/healthy. Are black women who are health/fitness conscious the 'odd women out'? Have black people come to view being fit/heath-conscious in negative terms? I've heard the following comments among…
Is BMI Biased Against Blacks & Women?
- health + fitness
- June 24, 2012
- Ashley
1]. BMI is also being used by employers as an eligibility requirement for hiring [2] and even as a metric for determining health benefits [3]! Check out the chart below to get a sense of your BMI or click here. Is BMI Biased? BMI has long been criticized as a limited health metric.[4][5][6] Because your BMI takes your entire weight into…
3 Ways to Control Your Portions!
- health + fitness
- June 24, 2012
- Ashley
portion control. It's great to eat clean, but if you're eating portions that are way too large, you undermine your diet! So here are 3 three ways to eyeball your portions to know if what's on your plate is just right or too much: 1. Protein The Size of an iPhone The traditional way to…
3 Ways to Battle Emotional Eating
- health + fitness
- June 24, 2012
- Ashley
Even though I consider myself to be pretty health-conscious when it comes to diet, I still have a complex emotional relationship with food. Last Monday, I had a really rough day at work (Strike 1!) and came home to a messy apartment (Strike 2!). Then I logged into my bank account online and remembered that…
3 Things Her Body Says About You
- health + fitness
- June 24, 2012
- Ashley
A few weeks ago, I was at a birthday party at a small club in NYC. The spot was packed and hot. My gold strappy shoes were pinching my feet, but the DJ was spinning some great hip-hop/R&B music so I didn't mind. And, just as the bass dropped on "Hypnotize", I was startled…
ChicFitChef’s Top 10 Summer Workout Playlist
- health + fitness
- June 24, 2012
- Ashley
Music can really take you there when you're pushing through a workout. The rhythm, the build, the bass- everything can really work together to take you to new heights! Also, studies show that people who work out to music burn more calories on average than those who don't. [1] [2] The pacing of the song, measured in…
5 Daily Rituals to Reconnect
- health + fitness
- June 23, 2012
- Ashley
Living such busy lives can really detract from the ability to reconnect with oneself, with others and with the earth on a spiritual level. No matter how spiritual or religious you may be and no matter how busy, it’s always a good idea dedicate some time to awareness, thanks, and balance. Try some of these…