Late Night Hunger Pangs...

Do you have late night hunger pangs?  I have noticed its been a real problem for me.... How do you handle it? One thing that has helped me are smoothies with a special ingredient....OATMEAL! I know I know....its too late to eat and that is a CARB!  Everything about it says NO....but it satisfies the beast that is hungry inside me. I cannot sleep when my stomach is completely empty.   Here's how I make my midnight smoothie:1 cup of UNSWEETENED almond milk1/2 cup of Quaker Oats1 Frozen Banana1/2 cup of frozen fruit of your choice (I like strawberries and mangoes)   Blend it up.....and ENJOY! (about 300 calories) So...

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Argh! Weight Loss Plateau

 Ahhhh!  You know how you know something is coming and you try to prepare yourself but when it happens its like DAG'ON!  Well yeah...that was me this morning when I realized that I was there....it had happened...it was upon me!  What? You may ask....a weight loss plateau!  Stuck here at 13 pounds lost...I tried to hold out till 20 pounds to switch it up...but I know now that it is time.  So instead of pouting and having an attitude, I came up with a master plan.... I knew that my calorie intake was cool...according to myfitnesspal.com I was on target.  As long as I am at home I eat just fine...I am still yet...

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On the Scale Everyday?

Do you weigh yourself everyday?  Some experts say that this is not wise...some say its fine.  Well who is correct you may ask.   Well it all depends on what your motives are....now if you want to do this you have to understand one thing....your weight will fluctuate everyday!!!  If you are the type to cry every time you see an increase...this may not be the best tactic for you.   Personally,  I weigh myself each day...for one reason...to watch the trend of my body weight.  Everyone's body has a trend...here's mine.   From the data I collected on my weight, it stays in a five pound radius...

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My Hair....

 So my hair has developed a local fan base.  All day every day I get stopped in stores and on the street with the same questions (or a variation)...."How do you get you hair curly like that?" or "What are you?".  I must say since going natural a little over four years ago its been a great journey.  When I was relaxed, I never did my own  hair...every two weeks in the hair dresser spending mucho dinero only to walk out, sweat and then POOF here comes the puff!  I was tired of wasting my money and my time.  So I transitioned for about 10 months and CHOP!  So here are my hair stats: Length:  APL (arm...

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Delicious....Lettuce Wraps

One misconception about losing weight is that we should STOP eating.   All the experts have noted that starvation leads to a slower metabolism....therefore destroying your efforts.  According to myfitnesspal.com (my new favorite website) I should eat at least 1200-1300 calories per day; based on  the weight and weight loss goal I entered into the system; check it out for your own needs. Now if you are anything like me....this is not an easy task.  I have a tendency not to eat...then binge like a ravenous wolf a few days later.  :/ I love food...food that tastes good and I never wanna feel like a depriving myself...

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Round & Round I Go!

Round and round I go where I stop nobody knows?  Ever feel this way?  It can apply to all types of situations and circumstances from finances, fitness, and all other pursuits of happiness.  You set a goal....you make a plan but some how you get to a place where you feel like "didn't I just pass this tree?" UGH!  Back to square one..... In every new level of life there is a TESTING, the underlying question of it all is "are you committed to this...do you really want this?"  If your answer is an unequivocal YES...then you push past that tree and say I WONT SEE YOU AGAIN!   Personally, Ive been through this in many...

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Salt and White!

Summertime is coming and Ive decided to step my teeth game to another level.  I went old school and started using baking soda with my toothpaste. So a lovely friend of mine told me that rubbing salt on my teeth would remove extra plaque....WHAT! I had never heard of that before and I had to try it... Well needless to say I will forever keep salt in my medicine cabinet...it feels like Ive been to the dentist every morning....amazing! My teeth are so clean that you can even hear a squeaky sound when you rub them....ahhhh!  They even have a shine to them...and like expected my teeth are whiter from the baking soda.  So if you are...

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Shhh! Dont Tell Nobody!

Ever learn a lesson in an instant....like BAM!  You finally catch on to what the world has been trying to teach you forever.  I always wondered why my mind sometimes took a little longer than others to receive information at least certain information.   Are you the kind of person that always says what you feel to whoever, whenever, however.  Did you ever ask yourself why do you do that...  I mean it just hit me like a tsunami this morning [no pun intended]! I have lots of opinions...and quite frankly I believe they are right.  BUT that doesnt mean I have to shut everyone down that is in opposition.  So...

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Hmmm Hummus!

Chickpeas...mashed up? In my mouth....NO MA'AM!  Or at least that's what I thought once upon a time...the name alone sounds gross.  But lets learn to be open minded folks....especially my African Americans....TRY SOMETHING NEW!  Think outside the box....as a matter of fact break the box and burn it!   Hummus is really a delicious dish!  I personally spread it on veggies like cucumbers and celery (with a sprinkle of sazon complete seasoning).  Most people use it on pita bread or crackers...I am partial to the roasted red pepper and spinach artichoke flavors by "Sabra" (www.sabra.com).  Its not too badly...

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The Life of a Vegetarian

So....For the last five days I have been a vegetarian maybe even a vegan because I haven't eaten any dairy products. Anytime I would think about people who live that life...I would think it was virtually IMPOSSIBLE! To my surprise it has not been so bad. With creativity you can have some delicious meals that are filling. I think I am lacking in protein majorly though. Nonetheless its been cool....I am going to continue this until the 21st of this month. I wont say its a lifestyle for me (because I have this love affair with chicken) but I will say that it is something to add to my repertoire of meals. To think you can have a full day...

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To Youtube or Not to Youtube???

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Back to Basics....

Since moving from my Sampa site....I have forgotten the reason I started blogging in the first place.....to keep myself accountable with my weight loss! I got on this spiritual rant kick and my weight skyrocketed through the roof... Back at square one....no worries! One thing that will never help in a journey such as this is getting mad about falling off.So I am rededicating this site to the reason it was started.....here we go!I will keep you updated here on my progress....since this is on the web I have to be responsible....LOL!I will even include a weight tracker....Enjoy! (ITS ALL THE WAY AT THE BOTTOM)Currently 10 pounds down....73 to go!So...

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