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NY Youth at Risk – Career Day 2014
I have been affiliated with NY Youth at Risk for quite some time. Beginning as a mentor, this organization is the epitome of what I intend my life’s work to amount to. Last year along with a few other volunteers I was given the opportunity to create curriculum for a 2nd phase of the…
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The journey to HERE & The People Magazine All-Star Feature
In 2014 I was honored with the opportunity of a lifetime for a second time, I was asked again to be featured in People Magazine. The 1st time was in 2005 (see feature) and I was totally unprepared past the actual weight loss. Significant weight loss being the reason behind the opportunity, it was enough…
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Brigette, 32 – Proud BBW!
My name is Brigette, I’m a 32 year old woman from Pittsburgh, Pa who has suffered from obesity since a young age. I grew up with very low self-esteem because I didn’t think anyone would accept me because I wasn’t a size 8. After giving birth to my first born, a beautiful baby girl,…
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Erin, 30 – Determined
My name is Erin Velez. I am 30 year old woman that has lost over 300 pounds. My highest weight was over 500 pounds. I currently weigh less than 200 pounds. My weight was so high that normal and bariatric scales couldn’t weigh me. I worked at a freight company and begrudgingly weighed myself…
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Tara, 33 – Happy Mommy
This story is my weight loss journey. My name is Tara, 33-year-old mom of two beautiful girls. I have been obese basically since elementary school. Food was my friend. As I grew older, emotional eating took a huge toll on my weight. Food was my only friend when times were tough. I moved to…
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Tummy tactics : Natural Bloating remedies
Way too often I am a victim of false advertising around my midsection. Instead of showing off the careful sculpting of my waistline I channel a puffy distorted replica. This happens at the smallest urging whether from chewing gum or tasting hummus there’s no telling how much air will accumulate urging my stomach to…
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9 easy JUICING Recipes
I been Juicen’ I been Juicen’ Since so many ask for fresh juicing recipes, I put together some quick formulas. I admit that I have absolute every week favorites but even those get boring after a while. I prefer more spicy juices than sweet, but of course you can mix and match – add…
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No, I don’t have a trainer.
A little over 10 years ago I decided to change my life. Unknowingly I took steps that formed me as an individual and shaped the kind of person I am to myself and others. Not taking anything away from people who have had help during the weight loss struggle, I have found that loosing…
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Discovering the Meyer (Lemon)
This past weekend, I traveled to Fairway grocery store to beef up on fruits and veggies for fresh smoothies and juices for the week. Normally frequent my local grocery store and buy whatever organic (or not) i can find and my usual ingredients for daily lunch juices. However, Fairway usually has a vast supply…
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Everything a beginner needs to know about “hot yoga” (Bikram)
Article contributed by Bridget Hill I’d like to begin this article by saying “I am really enjoying hot yoga!” It is the first group class experience that I have had that I have really tried to stick with. Why? I think its a combination of friendly teachers, easy location and I love to get a…
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Green Goodness – What did I juice?
What did I Juice? 2 Green Apples Half a knob of Ginger 1 Cumber 2 Lemons 3 Stalks of celery and 1 Jalapeño This funky fab recipe provides a kick of energy (jalapeño & ginger), promotes a healthy immune system (ginger, lemons & celery)and tastes amazing (apples & cucumber). All together a delicious and fulfilling lunch.
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Conversation: Why women refuse to get along
In my much younger years I was terribly disappointed with myself. I didn’t like who I was evolving into and was uncertain of how to change into a person I could be happy with. At the time, just being content with my character would have been enough to sustain. I thought the woman…
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Conversation: You can’t change him girl! (but you CAN change how you choose)
For as long as I’ve been old enough to care about men & dating, I have been subjected to the strong opinions of women on how to get and keep a man. Surprisingly a majority of women are under the impression that, with enough food, lovin and a bit of intrigue a man can be…
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Conversation: Why date who you wouldn’t marry?
Many women have many different needs when it comes the requirements of “date” worthy and hopefully even more requirements for “relationship” worthy. Relationship worthy SHOULD mean “marriage” worthy (because why would you date a man you wouldn’t marry???), but it seems that many women are still dating men with NO marriage potential. Whatever you may be looking for…
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5 Vitamins And Supplements To Stop Taking (And What To Take Instead)
B12 YES! Probiotics YES! Calcium NO … i got it! Read the Article at HuffingtonPost
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Seven of the Healthiest Breakfast Options Ever
Luckily, I LOVE ALL these options! Read the Article at Positive Health Wellness #therobertashow
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May SUPERFOODS In Season This Month
Always looking for new superfoods! http://therobertashow.com/ Read the Article at HuffingtonPost