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Jan27

Reading & Relaxation – The First Lady

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Reading & Relaxation – The First Lady

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Whew!!! I said I wasn’t going to read anymore books by the same author back to back, but I got caught up. Now I’m on a third book. DJM! Anyhoo…Carl Weber’s book following The Preacher’s Son was a train wreck! No…the book was great, but the characters were a mess! The title of the book, The First Lady says it all! Maybe you’ve never witnessed it… but picture a church, with a prominent Pastor, Bishop. Minister, etc. and a million women desperate for the affection and attention of the leader! Some people may call it “Attention-whoring” — because we know everybody’s motive is not genuine — Just sayin’! We ALL have probably witnessed similar scenarios or know of someone who has at some point or another, especially in the black church. The lengths that women will go to gain the heart or wallet of someone in a high position. This book will create a picture perfect reality. I do applaud any “First Lady”…because I’m sure it’s a big responsibility. Real life issues, vices and challenges that many people deal with in everyday life will also unfold. It was really a good read. I’m looking forward to reading more of his work. Check it out!

Happy reading and have a great weekend!

~A

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Jan10

New Year, New Goals

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New Year, New Goals

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HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WELCOME 2012!!!

I’m back from vacation and ready for an awesome new year and I hope you are too! Nothing like starting off with a fresh, clean slate. I haven’t done resolutions in a few years, instead I’ve committed to accomplishing goals and sticking to them. Sometimes we say in the beginning of the year that we’re going to do something then we get discouraged and fall off the wagon. Well not me…I have a goal, and I WILL accomplish it.

I’m a Weight Watchers member and have been for years. My Sister actually got me started back in 2008. She’s been a member since her pageant days of competing for the Miss USA/America System. She swore by it, and I thought I’d give it a try and haven’t looked back ever since. Even through ‘life’ I’ve managed to find my way back to this plan. I absolutely love it, because it’s NOT a diet…but a lifestyle change. The new and improved PointsPlus program is awesome!  I learn so much attending meetings, meeting new people, hearing testimonials, sharing recipes…all of it!  The thing I love about WW’s is you can eat whatever you want. You learn how to eat better, smarter, and you find ways to enjoy the foods you LOVE! It’s all about moderation. When you do want to splurge…you know how to get back on track!

The new year is always so predictable. PACKED gyms…can’t even get to the Arc Trainer or get a place in Step Class without running somebody down! But…my first meeting for 2012 was so packed, I couldn’t belive it! I was like, “where all these people come from?” I know it’s a new year and all, but I had never seen this! lol I was glad to see so many faces nonetheless.

It’s a challenge to eat right, stay fit, and live healthy. You know we already have so many temptations. I heard on TV that a lot of the “not as healthy” restaurants are designed with colors to entice you: Red, Yellow, Orange, Blue…and it’s so true! And why a bag of Baked Cheetos gotta be $4.00…Why can’t they be $2 like the regular?. And why does fruit have to be so high, but you can find your favorite cookies, chips for buy one, get one free and half the price? JUST SAYING! But that’s another post…

My goal this year is to continue my fitness journey, improve in different areas, do more…work harder! It feels so good to accomplish goals, and even better to look and feel better. I’m down 120 sticks of butter and I’m very proud and I’m not stopping here. I have an ultimate goal that goes beyond the scale that I would like to accomplish. Until then…I will continue to do my best, be the best I can be. This is a New Year, A New Me!

And proof that hard work pays off… 

I just want to give a special shout out to my Alabama Crimson Tide who won the 2012 BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!!!! ROLL TIDE-14!!! All you have to do is BELIEVE!

   

Have a great week!

~A

May14

Mia Amber Davis…A Life-Long Legacy To Celebrate

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Mia Amber Davis…A Life-Long Legacy To Celebrate

The amazing and beautiful model/actress, Mia Amber Davis, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 36, cause of death still unknown. Known for being one of the most beautiful women in the fashion industry, as well as, her role in the movie “Road Trip” Mia re-defined what it means to be beautiful. Not only having a gorgeous face, but she also had some bad curves to add to that. Mia showed women all over the world that you can be beautiful at any size. She was the face of Ashley Stewart for many years. She also modeled for many other plus-size names such as Lane Bryant, Tennille White, and Monif C – just to name a few.

Plus Model Magazine, where Mia worked as editor, took to their blog to comment on this unfortunate event:

“Mia was a super model and industry leader because it was her love for the women she represented that kept pushing her when the industry itself did not embrace her. Anyone else would have given up, but Mia remained steadfast in her career, knowing that she was not just doing it for her own benefit, but for women of all ages. Never one to put anyone down, Mia was about lifting up people and connecting them with others to help them on their journey and never asking for anything in return.”

My prayers are with the family, friends, loved ones, and fans of Mia Amber Davis! You will be sorely missed!

LIVE and LOVE without reservation! XoXo

~A’jaé