Working Hard 2 Be THE Change ... while makin' a li'l change;-)

In addition to writing & teaching I've begun to v'log about my health & weight-loss journey on CAPTv - my YouTube Channel. I am determined to Melt from size 14 down to 10. Once I reach my goal size I'm going to sculpt this EarthWear - God willing! In appreciation of my viewer ship - I'm giving away prizes as I travel to different Cities & various parts of Cities I hold near & dear - so, tune in!

Here's the first Prize winning episode for u 2 enjoy:




So, if U don't see me around the Blog-o-sphere - know that I'm still working HARD at making changes!

Hugz 2 ya;-)

Once Again I've Been Blessed!

No matter how many miracles I experience & witness I don't think I'll evah cease being in AWE of the greatness of The Creator! "Ask and it shall be given unto U." "U take one step & The Lawd will take two." Those are just a couple of quotes that have been drilled into my head by my elders, so I know it's true. However, I must share my latest amazement.
I've been reconnecting with folk on Facebook - primarily friends who I've lost touch with over the years & life's travels. One brother I knew back in high school who I've reconnected with: Chuck Byrd. He's an actor who has taken on the job of being my virtual fitness trainer! On Saturday the 6th, we hooked up because he was in NYC for a few hours to rehearse for a play he'll be in next Sunday the 14th. During his short time here he took me with him to meet Royale Watkins. They are part of a Facebook community who are all about positivity & self improvement. I ran my reality show idea by them and thanx to Chuck, Royale & his buddy, Lou I have begun my own fitness reality show which you can follow by subscribing to my YouTube Channel!

Also, if you're in NYC next Sunday and you're looking for great FREE entertainment - join me at Chuck's play/reading!
About the Play:

This family is set in contemporary Queens, NY at the home of Korina Davis. Her three adult children are visiting to celebrate their eldest brother release from prison. During the visit the family is challenged with a life and death situation which only the power of the mother’s love can resolve. Through good times and bad nothing is more powerful than a mother’s love. Most times you can feel it, chances are you can touch it, hopefully you can see it, you definitely can hear it but sometimes it is so strong you can smell it. SMELL THE POWER!

For further information call 212 353-1176 or visit newfederaltheatre.org

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

W-healthBound Wednesdays

Ok, Many of u know I've been struggling with this for a minute. I've asked for prayers - now it's time for me to get off my knees & hustle (as my Daddy says u must DO if u want those prayers answered;-). Sistah Sharon bravely shared herself with the world, now I'm doing similar! Each Wednesday I'll link to my W-health blog to remind u to peek in & see how I'm doing over there.

This week I bared myself as I refocus on Gettin' Physical!! God, Help MEEE!

Why did the song just pop into my head: "Like a Bridge over Troubled Waters...."


I'll c u tomorrow on Thankful Thursdays;-).

Asking for your prayers...

Often, I wait to ask for prayers in the event of some tragic incident or crisis. Well, this time I've decided to ask for your prayers while all is going well! Please click this link to understand what I mean.

Thank you in advance for your prayers!


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Friends Weigh In

Can this be True? Friends cause obesity?
None of my friends were 'fluffy' originally. Recently we all started to put on a bit of extra. Now, I'm determined to turn this cycle around; despite the fact that we could use aging as an excuse. I gotta put a STOP. to. THIS. encroachment!

But, check out the article on: MSN/Newsweek.
Whatcha think? Is this another load of crap? Will friends start to sue each other as many are those fast-food places for "making" them eat?

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Regeneration: Rising from My Ashes

I stated on July 10th that I will be focussed on My Regeneration. The Creator awoke me again this morning which is a signal that He's not through with me, yet!

Many things on my list may sound simple, but it's simplicity which challenges me greatly:

5 Specific Tasks to Complete in order to reach divine Health & Wealth for this coming week:
1. Sort & Organize my papers (3 bags done this week, approximately 3 more to go).
2. Write out each debt (then maintain regular bill paying routine twice monthly).
3. Get up by 7am each morning and sit quietly - give Thanx for another opportunity to Get it Write.
4. Practice my Ten for Ten exercise routine each day.
5. Write a daily To Do list and adhere to it!

Reading through my Runner's Blog I found renewed motivation about Will Smith & Ali and hope it motivates U, too!

I do appreciate any and all support that U care to offer. Next Saturday, I look forward to posting my successful adherence to my ACTIVE self-regeneration!

Regeneration & Accountability - Intro.

I am Stepping out on Faith of a New Level!

Soon, I am going to list some of my major Goals and periodic updates. Any readers who care to - feel free to keep me honest and encourage me to work towards them or offer tips:-).

1) Health - return to my Physical Side for specifics as I take better care of God's Rent-a-Temple;-)

1a) Eat to Live! Ingest primarily life sustaining foods & cut down on all toxins = according to Oprah the white foods (processed sugars, breads, rice, etc.). Time to retrain my thinking and change my habits! Good times can be had with naturally healthy options: Fruits, Veggies, Sparkling waters & ciders. I'll have to see if Sistah Anali has any wonderfully healthy desserts for me;-)

1b) Keep it Movin'! I love to Dance! I need to make it my business to do so more often - whether it's turning up the tunes at home, or going out to "cut a rug"! I also enjoyed learning about me as I took up running - will return to that, too! And I've started a Ten for Ten list = I want to be a "perfect 10" so I've listed ten exercises for working all body areas. I'll start out with one rep of all ten, working up to ten reps of ten each. Pray for me;-).

2) Wealth

2a) Retrain My Words & Self-Talk. Brother Andrew Morrison is my unofficial mentor who has reminded me that our God is an awesome God of Abundance. Just look at the fact that one tiny apple seed has the potential to bear an orchard!

2b) Do What I Love and the Abundance will flow! I love to play with words: poems, prose and even talking. I need to continue to write, read, network and navigate this writing field. I love to share what I know through teaching as well as learning from those whom I teach. I need to return to that arena as well as seek out other avenues with a flexible schedule and salary.

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Sluggish...WHY?

One minute I'm floating along lovely. The next thing I know I barely have the energy to make it to the kitchen. What is this all about? As a woman we can always point to hormone cycles. But what about men who get sluggish.

I try to watch what I eat, exercise regularly, and still...this sluggish beast shows up from time to time. Any ideas? Suggestions?

Preventable Deaths

I have had many conversations about health concerns and the effect that foods and exercise have on our mortality. I read the news of tragedies in the world. I've heard the term "Preventable Deaths". That term seems to be used quite a bit, lately. Several cancers seem to be caused by habits that can be stopped. Some brutalities can be curbed. Certain foods are deemed unfit by the 'experts' who are telling the general public that those toxic foods are killing us.
I had a great uncle whose "devilment" and smart remarks used to crack me up! When asked the cause of one's death, I recall his gravely-voiced reply, "They GOT Damn heart stopped beating!" He sized up the situation quite succinctly, I believe. I'm wondering, now - are deaths really preventable? Is it possible to keep our hearts from stopping? Doesn't The Creator "set this all up?" I understand that we are willful creatures. What do you think?

Personally, I don't think death can be "prevented" - no one's getting out of here alive. It can be delayed, in my mind. I'm doing my best to take care of this "shell" I was "loaned", so that my transition to the next phase will be a smooth, painless one. It would be a blessing to transcend the way my paternal great grandfather did: quietly in his sleep. How about you? What do you think is going to be your way out of this phase?

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