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I’m working on getting pregnant…
September 3, 2010 - 12:23 pm
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Someday… Maybe. I hope this doesn’t scare the dudes that think I’m cute away. With my recent birthday and edging closer to the age of 30, I’ve been thinking a lot about my short and long-term goals. One of the long-term goals is eventually having a family. Please note that I have used the terms [...]
The Healthy Hustle- Don’t Be a Victim!
August 13, 2010 - 5:11 pm
Tags: CSPI, food labels, marketing, nutrition, sugars, vitamin water
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Currently, Coca-cola is involved in a lawsuit regarding its misleading health claims associated with Vitamin Water. The lawsuit is being brought by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)- a consumer advocacy agency that goes hard in the paint for public health issues. Vitamin Water’s marketing would lead you to believe that it is healthier [...]
My state is fat. Correction: My home state is the fattest.
August 6, 2010 - 5:12 pm
Tags: BMI, CDC, DeathToTheMuffinTop, healthy kids, Mississippi, Obesity, Weight
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It’s a harsh reality. I’m a Mississippian. I don’t care how long I live in the DMV. I will ALWAYS be a Mississippian. That’s why it hurts for me to see that according to the recently release CDC stats, over 34.4 percent of adults in Mississippi are obese. But chances are, there are a lot [...]
Obama Education Reform Speech at the NUL Centennial Convention- Divas on the Scene
July 30, 2010 - 4:55 pm
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About one year ago, I had a major career decision to make- a job in Miami or here in the DMV. As I’ve done with all of my major moves, I made out a list of pros and cons for each choice. I’m a total Southern girl, and Miami definitely has it’s perks, but obviously [...]
Woosah Weekend!!!
July 23, 2010 - 4:21 pm
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Woosah, Divas!!!! I’m gonna make the assumption that most of you have seen Bad Boys, but if not, “woosah” just means to take a moment to calm down and relax. It’s Friday, I’m sure you’re ready to take a moment to wind down from everything that’s been going on this week. Balancing work, family, relationships, [...]