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TABB Tips | How I stay healthy ME
Almost daily, in my social media life I’m asked for weight loss insight and tips. Some people think I have a secret i’m keeping to myself or that I have discovered some drug that preforms miracles. I give each and every person the exact same advice, though I tail0r the delivery to the persons biggest issues, whether it be…
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Watamelonwata: Infused Watermelon Water recipe
Instead of cucumber this week I subbed in watermelon when infusing weekly water. Nothing against watermelon, I just live in NYC and actually carry groceries with my hands. Hint: Melons are HEAVY! I instead purchased prepackaged (lazy I know) fresh watermelon chunks to use in this easy detoxing recipe. Although I’m not bored of my usual…
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Colorful Quinoa Salad
Always shaking things up – I wanted a filling salad for lunch that I didn’t need to add dressing to each day. This quinoa salad turned out perfectly, the acid from the vinaigrette and the earthy taste of the quinoa compliment each other well. use this recipe to add some excitement to your meal…
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20 QUESTIONS with ME via depthandcandor
Interviewed by the lovely Hiwote Getaneh owner of the dopest Depth and Candor Vlog , here are 20 questions in about 3 minutes of inspirational gems. We are all expansive and capable! Enjoy and share! #therobertashow
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Rainbow Smoothie: Mango, Spinach, Apple & Basil
I keep random but interesting colorful things in my refrigerator at all times. Super simple, healthy AND refreshing, something like this has become my post workout staple. The little kick of surprise is the basil – light but fresh. 1 half peeled green Apple 1 half peeled Mango Handful of spinach leaves 1 ripe…
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Save some for your SELF pt2 : Conversation & Cake
Preface: I thought this piece was past due. Though I speak freely and give thoughtful advice on the state of relationships, within my community and without, I never speak on my own experiences. I listen to popular opinion, panels of experts and advocates for both genders. I am my biggest critic and i’ve learned…
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Banana, Avocado… so Smoothie
After the beet fiasco I started contemplating other “strange” (to me) fruits and vegetables to add to my dinner smoothie pool. I had a few avocados in the fridge so it seemed natural that blending with bananas would create an amazing texture. The taste I wasn’t sold on – so I added some peanut butter … and a…
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Berta’s Beet root Smoothie
I dislike beets. I’m pretty confidant I went an entire decade without laying hands on one of these red roots. So I have heard beets are delicious, and more importantly have ridiculous nutritional value. (a good source of dietary fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin C, iron & vitamin B6) Last year I added beets to my juicing list and was pleasantly surprised when…
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125 calorie | Post workout smoothie
Super simple and super healthy. Protein, potassium and plenty of vitamin A and C. Comprised of just the everyday random things I keep in the fridge, drink this smoothie for breakfast, post workout or simply for a snack. 1 big handful of spinach leaves 1 banana 4 strawberries 3 tbs plain greek yogurt (i…
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Breaking Fast – the EASY 13
We all hear it, repeatedly … from everywhere – all the time, breakfast is the most important meal of the day! I have never subscribed to the idea, but as I have recently resurrected my 6 am workouts, I find myself famished by mid morning. Generally, I only have time to create something fancy on the weekends,…
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Lets get started on GETTING STARTED
Lets get started on GETTING STARTED Important to remember: NOTHING about this will be easy. Think about it … you are clearly considering changing your life for the better in one of the most drastic, but effective ways ever. You have chosen to adopt a healthy lifestyle – and you need to do…
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EASY: Propagating Basil in your NYC windowsill
Mid summer I bought a suffering basil plant off the hot streets of Harlem. There is a lovely fresh street market on Lenox between the train stop and my apartment. I admire it on the Fridays in which I get home before dark. I purchased a small cilantro plant as well as a basil plant that looked moderately…
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Roberta Rules: Holiday Edition 2015
If you know me in real life you know a few things for sure, cake is my favorite food group, I swear often and I LOVE the holidays! Starting with Thanksgiving, halloween is really just a springboard to my madness. For past 3 years I have hosted a HUGE Thanksgiving meal, filled with the richest southern…
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On 34. (turning)
My life is amazing because I make it that way. As another accomplished year quickly approaches, I think its important to marvel in the aspects of life that completely make up who I am. Adversity makes us all stronger and builds the character that compliments who we are. Whether stemming from growing up poor & “at risk”,…
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Chocolate, banana Chia Pudding | Breakfast
Another idea to break fast. 1 cup of almond milk (any non dairy rice, or soy) 4 tablespoons chia seeds, black or white 1 very ripe banana 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1.5 tablespoon peanut butter & co. dark chocolate dreams peanut butter Super simple – blend the banana, peanut butter & milk (I used my…
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Apple Quinoa Muffins | Breakfast Ideas
I found a really interesting recipe on Pinterest that I wanted to check out. Quinoa is not my favorite superfood to cook but it’s killer in a salad or as a spicy side dish, so naturally when I saw an opportunity to create something sweet and healthy I was intrigued. The recipe called for a few ingredients –…
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Personal Favorite – Infused water Recipe
This has become the summer of INFUSING for me. Finally I think I’ve found my perfect combination. Telling you I feel amazing is an understatement. Picking up my high impact cardio – I have been running each weekday morning for about 7 weeks now. I am parched & dehydrated by the time my 2.5 mile run is over. Water…