Savvy Lifestyle : Cholesterol and Glucose Check!

Yesterday I had a chance to have my blood tested and I had my Cholesterol and Glucose checked.I'm happy to say that everything is fine. My mother had her blood tests a few months ago and found out her numbers were not favorable and it could have negative effects on her heart in the long run. So not only did she do a lifestyle change (exercising, less stress, better eating habits) but she also encouraged my sisters and I to get our blood tested too.

Here are a list of facts about Chloesterol according to Medicinenet.com

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Health & Wellness: Sweating in the Spirit 2

I have decided this year that I am going to start taking better care of my health. I have never been one to exercise, but now as I see myself getting older I really see the importance of a healthy lifestyle and that includes a balanced diet and exercise.
Today my mother let me see her new workout video by one of the nations leader fitness experst Donna Richardson Joyner and I love this video. It's called "Sweating in the Spirit 2" and it not only has simple routines but some great music. She has a live band and a few musical selections by gospel artist, Byron Cage, RiZen and Martha Munizzi. So if you want to join me as I embark on this new mission make sure you pick up this video.

Take a look at Byron Cage's performance in the video.


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Ladies! Take Care of Yourselves

It feels so good to be back to blogging! I have been sick with the flu for five days and I have made up my mind that, "I never want to be sick again". Between using Tylenol Cold & Flu, DayQuil, NightQuil, and Robitussin, my cabinets kind of resemble the medicine section at Walmart and I think I will be immune from any disease for the next two years. But one thing I did realize is leading up to this shutdown was that I really wasn't taking care of myself. I wasn't eating right, sleeping, exercising, or making sure I had on warm clothes when I went outside. (I sacrificed my health to try to look cute and now I'm paying for it). So ladies don't be like me, start taking care of yourself now before you have to pay for it later.

The Darker the Berry the Sweeter the Juice

Now this is so true in more ways than one (if you know what I mean) but right now I'm talking about three berries that are not only good, but good for you. I love fruit and this year I'm really getting focused on wellness and I want to pass on a great fruit salad that will improve your body inside and out. The "Three Berry Salad" consists of strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. They are known as the "Super Food" because they are packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber. They are also rich in antioxidants which help to protect the cells in your body from damage and helps to prevent disease and aging. (and it's cheaper than botox) So just cut up the strawberries and add the raspberries and blueberries and you'll have a sweet and nutritional snack. For you ladies who are always on the go and don't have time for breakfast I recommend the "Three Berry Smoothie". My mother started make smoothies for our family a few years ago and now I never have to go to Jamba Juice. (I still love that place, shh don't tell her). So Enjoy your fruit salad and smoothie and have a "Berry" good day!

Three Berry Fruit Smoothie Recipe:

1 cup "the three berry's

1/2 cup orange juice

1 cup non-fat yogurt

1 banana