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Do You Need Fitness Motivation? Follow These 5 Black Influencers

Every year, folks create ambitious fitness goals. Gyms become crowded, but they become ghost towns when February hits. Our enthusiasm starts to wane, and...

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From health calculators to fitness tutorials, we have everything you need to jumpstart your journey to a healthier and happier you.

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4 Things You Should Know About Stretch Therapy

If you have ever worked out with a personal trainer, one of the most anticipated moments is the stretching that occurs at the end...

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5 ACTIVE CHOICES YOU CAN MAKE TOWARD AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

  1. Set specific goals: Setting clear, specific goals can help motivate you to stay committed to your fitness routine. Whether it’s to run a 5K or lift a certain amount of weight, having a target in mind can help you stay focused and on track.
  2. Create a workout schedule: Planning out your workouts in advance and scheduling them into your calendar can help make exercise a regular part of your routine. It also makes it harder to skip workouts or make excuses when you’ve already committed to them.
  3. Try new activities: Mixing up your workout routine can help keep things interesting and prevent boredom. Trying new activities like hiking, swimming, or a dance class can help you discover new ways to stay active and engaged.
  4. Make healthier food choices: Eating a nutritious, balanced diet is an essential part of overall fitness. Making small changes like swapping out processed snacks for fresh fruits and vegetables, or opting for lean proteins can help fuel your workouts and support your goals.
  5. Find an accountability partner: Having someone to hold you accountable can help you stay motivated and on track with your fitness goals. Whether it’s a workout buddy, a personal trainer, or an online community, finding support from others can help you stay committed and make progress towards your goals.

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Chef Nicole A. Taylor Releases New Cookbook In Honor of Juneteenth And Black Celebrations

Chef Nicole A. Taylor releases a new cookbook, "Watermelon & Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations," in honor of Juneteenth. Juneteenth honors June...

Kardea Brown Puts A Low Country Twist On A Classic Dish!

Food Network star Kardea Brown puts a low country twist on a classic dish - NACHOS! Nachos are a fantastic dish because you're working with a blank canvas. Therefore, Brown's recipe is perfect for nacho lovers everywhere. Her nachos have shrimp, crab, and plenty of cheesy goodness! For those new to this type of cuisine, low country cuisine is traditionally associated with South Carolina low country and the Georgia coast. While it shares similarities with traditional southern cooking, its geography, economics, etc., pushed its culinary identity in a different direction.

These Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies Are The Perfect Treat for #NationalOatmealCookieDay

Today is National Oatmeal Cookie Day, and these gluten-free oatmeal cookies are the perfect treat to celebrate. I wasn't always an oatmeal cookie fan unless you count Walmart's iced oatmeal cookies. However, my mind on the cookie quickly changed with the right recipe! Oatmeal cookies are super healthy as they are packed with iron and fiber, so you don’t even have to feel guilty about the calories.

Black Licorice: Trick or Treat?

As it turns out, you really can overdose on candy—or, more precisely, black licorice. Days before the biggest candy eating holiday of the year, the...

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