Life + Style
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NATURAL CHIC OF THE WEEK: TAMARA NATALIE MADDEN
She’s a Leo. She’s no nonsense, and being natural is literally, in her roots. Growing up on the tiny island of Jamaica, 34-year-old Tamara Natalie Madden was raised around...
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5 DAILY RITUALS TO RECONNECT
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...
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CHICFITCHEF’S TOP 10 SUMMER WORKOUT PLAYLIST
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...
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3 THINGS HER BODY SAYS ABOUT YOU
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...
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3 WAYS TO BATTLE EMOTIONAL EATING
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...
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IS BMI BIASED AGAINST BLACKS & WOMEN?
What is the Body Mass Index? BMI is an index slot you into either the normal weight/overweight/obese categories. It’s used to screen for obesity-related illnesses like hypertension, type 2 diabetes and...
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BEING BLACK & FIT: 3 MYTHS HOLDING US BACK
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...
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HEALTHY & DIABETIC-FRIENDLY RECIPE: PAN-SEARED MAHI MAHI W/ LEMON, GARLIC & ROSEMARY
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...
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HEALTHY & DIABETIC-FRIENDLY RECIPE: ZESTY COBB SALAD W/SPINACH, BACON & AVOCADO
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...
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GABBY DOUGLAS SACRIFICES TO WINS ALL AROUND GOLD MEDAL — MEDIA/TWITTER FOCUSES ON HAIR
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.”...
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CHIC OF THE WEEK WEIGHT LOSS STORY: ADRIENNE AMBUSH
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...
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FRESHEN UP YOUR WARDROBE WITH PARROT GREEN
Finish off a color deprived outfit with a pair of parrot green pumps. These shoes work well for a casual day or night look. Clutches are great for the Summer...