Congratulation to The New Orleans Saints... WHO DAT!!!!! February is Black History month not to mention my birthday month as well. :-) But seriously with all that African Americans have contributed to this nation I think it's an honor that America has set aside 1 month to recognize and honor African Americans that have been an asset to this country. Many people not just African Americans are not recognized for their accomplishments until after they’re gone. Why is it that? Did we not notice all they achieved while they were alive? Or is it we (as a nation) really didn't see the value in them until AFTER they died. What good is honor once you're gone? I want to really ponder that question today. Think about the legacy you're leaving for your family. Are you making a mark that cannot be erased? Are you making the necessary changes to your life to ensure...

21 and Done, If the Pain is Real the Results are Real! These are 2 of the slogans that I use for the 21 Day challenge and the I Love MY Body fitness class. They really don’t need much explanation, they speak for themselves. If you’re a student or have been a student of the 21 Day Challenge then you know why I say "21 and DONE". "If the Pain is Real the Results are Real" is one that my brother came up with for the ladies in the fitness class. LOL they know it all too well. Don't you ladies? :-) This week as very busy for me, I had a long, busy day promoting the challenge on Tuesday at a local corporation here in Atlanta, and then did 2 fitness classes with a small break between classes. These were not just any fitness class but a total body weight...

I would like to invite you to tune in and watch my FIRST TV interview about the 21 Day Challenge. Doing this interview was one of the highlights of this awesome journey so far. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support of all of you that subscribe to the program and the RSS feeds. Thank you so much for your prayer, kind words and encouragement it is deeply appreciated.

The interview will air Wednesday February 3, 2010 @ 11am on Comcast, People TV Channel 24 or you can view the web-cast at the same time at www.peopletv.org click watch people TV now.

This will only air on February 3 at 11am. I would love to hear your comments after the program. Send me an email or comment positive or negative I welcome all feedback.

Enjoy the show!

Have you ever felt that you've done about all you can do? You feel like throwing in the towel and say "I'm done!" You 're not alone. Thousands of women feel that way daily especially when it comes to exercise. Most women are use to a routine, they do the same thing day in and day out. If you followed them for 1 week you could come back 6 months later and they would be doing the same thing. I am not just talking about exercise but in the day to day matters of life. I'm also guilty of doing the same thing, keeping the same routine and not wanting to change or alter the schedule. Change is something that is hard to but change is good. So once you do it, it will open your eyes to new possibilities.  The same is also true when working out. If you keep...

The cell phone, IPod, Mp3 player, Xbox, PSP, Wii, Notebook, Portable DVD, Kindle and now the Apple Tablet, sometimes I am really amazed at how far we’ve come with technology.  I remember the days when I begged for a pager. Having a pager meant you were someone important, or least made you think you were important. No one carries a pager except my husband.LOL!!! (If you know him then you know why that’s a funny statement.) Then there was the BIG block car phone (aka mobile phone), OMG that thing was ridiculous!! From there the cell phone changed; analog cell phone. That was big too but not as big as the original mobile phone. In today’s society the cell phone has almost replaced the home phone. EVERYBODY has a cell phone now, kids as young as 8 to  even our most senior adults. But I have a question…How is it that...

Congratulation to the New Orleans Saints for fighting a good fight and making it to the super bowl! “Who Dat”. That was an awesome game on Sunday, too bad I sent to sleep as it went into overtime. Just to wake up to loud clapping and yelling from my husband and brother. It’s really hard to believe that the Saints as a franchise have NEVER been to the super bowl.  I learned that 4 other NFL teams haven't been either, so that just goes to show you that there's a first time for everything. I've been a Cowboy fan since birth, always have been, always will be. Sorry Cowboys maybe next year :-(. Now that I’m married into a Saints family, the Saints have become my second favorite team. Being that the super bowl is in 2 weeks (Feb 7, 2010). I wanted to prepare you now on how to handle yourself....

Living the Dream...that's what I realized this weekend. I am living my dream!!! It all started Saturday morning with an awesome, fun, belly dance class with the ladies of the I Love MY Body fitness group. Then I went to speak at my first women conference at Greater New Hope Christian Assembly. We're all created for a purpose. You may be asking yourself "What is my purpose?" The easiest way to find your purpose is to get involved in something that you like doing. You enjoy it so much that you would do it for free. Your passion for the thing will be your reward. Never give up on finding your purpose. Even if it takes years to find your purpose continue to search for it. You'll be glad you did. I've done a lot in my life from going to nursing school, starting a nurse staffing agency to inventing and getting...

This was a very challenging week for the ladies of the "I Love MY Body" fitness class. But I must commend them ALL for a job well done. This was week 3 and I believe they've experienced pain in areas they didn't know could hurt or existed. When we started 3 weeks ago they all had to do a fit test (no one knew about it prior to class).The test included pushups, sit-ups and running. I wanted to see how physically fit they were. I really didn't expect the test to be that great, because if it was they wouldn't need the class :-).  Well this week we did a repeat fit test. I was so shocked at how much they had improved within 3 weeks!!! All the ladies doubled their numbers and decreased their time with the run. Plus some ran/walked their first mile today. When I say that these ladies...

Train up a child in the way that he should go and when he's older he will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6) That is so true. As parents you have the hardest job in the world; raising children. With that job come a lot of responsibilities. Teaching your children how to make healthy food choices is included. Obesity in children is growing at a very fast rate with 1 out of 3 kids considered obese or overweight. Today’s kids don't get enough exercise. They spend too much time in front of the TV with console games like XBOX, Play station and Wii. Not to mention the computer. Our society has gotten away from the basics of home cooking, family meals and playing outside. It's up to the parents to lead by example. We've got to show our children that eating and being healthy is a good thing. Even though I don't...

Recently I posted a blog entitled Enough Excuses. Well this pass Saturday in my "I Love MY Body" fitness class I was shocked to find out that one of the ladies in the class drives 80 miles every Saturday just for my class.  80 miles!!!! Talk about dedication. That's more than dedication it's empowering. Not just for her but for the other ladies in the class (myself included). If she can get up at 8am on her day off and drive to Atlanta for a 10 am class, what is it for me to drive 30 minutes? While the class is AWESOME, I know she doesn't drive that far just for a fitness class. She could very well take a class closer to home and accomplish her body image goals. So what motivates her to do it? She told me that she really enjoys the class. Which I think is a key...