Fitness

Working Out in Paradise

Working Out in Paradise

Have you ever worked out in paradise? You still get a burn when you hit that leg press machine, but it sure is easier to recover when you can lounge on a white sandy beach. You [...]

Dr. Oz 3 Day Detox Cleanse Wrap Up

Dr. Oz 3 Day Detox Cleanse Wrap Up

Last week I did the Dr. Oz 3 Day Detox Cleanse and survived. Gasp! What’s even more surprising is that everyone else in my house survived. Double Gasp! Yes, I tend to get a bit cranky [...]

Wordless Wednesday: Detox Morning Drinks

Wordless Wednesday: Detox Morning Drinks

I’m doing Dr. Oz’s 3-Day-Detox Cleanse; and I start each day with these yummy Detox morning drinks … Green tea, a lemon and a tiny bit of Stevia. Water, raspberries, banana, flax seeds, spinach, lemon, and [...]

Birthday Beginnings

Birthday Beginnings

I’m a birthday lover. Yup, I like to celebrate birthdays with friends, family, fun and of course cake. Gasp! Yesterday I celebrated my 42nd birthday and I feel truly grateful to be blessed with another year. [...]

Kale, Banana, Mango & Pineapple Smoothie

Kale, Banana, Mango & Pineapple Smoothie

Kale, banana, mango and pineapple smoothie, anyone? Believe it or not this was my FIRST kale smoothie – and I liked it! It was simple, sweet and just might have started a movement. Smiles! I found [...]

Black Girls Run Preserve the Sexy Tour in Atlanta

Black Girls Run Preserve the Sexy Tour in Atlanta

Encouraging health and fitness – and keeping things sexy at the same time. Now that’s my kind of event! Saturday morning I attended the Black Girls Run Preserve the Sexy Walk Before You Run clinic at [...]

Electric Run Free Race Entry Winner

Electric Run Free Race Entry Winner

I have to admit I was tickled when my former BlogRollin’ Partner Christie’s number came up as the Electric Run Free Race Entry Winner. Gasp! This. Could. Be. Trouble.  Ahem. Congratulations, Christie! And, thanks to everyone [...]

Electric Run Free Race Entry: Giveaway!

Electric Run Free Race Entry: Giveaway!

Lights, music, running, and an excuse to wear something that glows, shines, blinks or dazzles. Um, where do I sign up? Oh, I already did. Yup, my next race is the Electric Run 5K at the [...]

Back in Stride

Back in Stride

I felt it this morning during my 4 mile run. You know that feeling when you’re running and you hit that zone? For me it’s a strong feeling, like I could keep going and going and [...]

Spring Training: My Four Times the Fun Workout

Spring Training: My Four Times the Fun Workout

I’m back … and so is springtime! I’ve been on a little bit of a running, working out, and eating right hiatus since I ran the Napa Valley Marathon three weeks ago. OK, who am I [...]