Today, March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. Since Down syndrome is intimately a part of my life, I decided to write a blog post for awareness and to celebrate the day. I share with you a joyful girl, named Hannah, enjoying life on her terms. About Down Syndrome Down syndrome/Trisomy 21 is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of extra genetic material on the 21st pair … [Read more...] about A Joyful Girl, Named Hannah | World Down Syndrome Day 2018
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3 Reasons To Keep Your Weight Loss Activities Simple
"Just because you’re doing a lot more doesn’t mean you’re getting a lot done." ~ Denzel Washington, Dillard University Commencement Speech I am guilty of doing what Mr. Denzel says in many areas of my life even with weight loss. I thought that if I did more, that I would get more done, but I was sadly mistaken. Some of you know that I am currently on a weight loss journey to … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons To Keep Your Weight Loss Activities Simple
Four Social Media Activities I’m Letting Go in March 2018
It’s been a month since I published an article, but now I am back. I needed some time to focus. During my time away from writing blog posts and being active on social media, I discovered a few things about myself. I learned that I need to let go of a few things and start doing more of what I enjoy doing the most. One of the reasons, I stepped away is because of a fellow … [Read more...] about Four Social Media Activities I’m Letting Go in March 2018
Willpower Won’t Stop Snacking, But Here’s What Does (Adequate Food/Fuel)
If only I had the willpower to resist the snacks in my breakroom lounge, I could lose these last 10 pounds. Here’s a little secret. Willpower will not stop you from snacking, but here is what does (adequate food/fuel). A lot of people blame overeating and constant snacking on willpower. I am sorry to break it to you, but willpower is not the problem. Willpower has nothing … [Read more...] about Willpower Won’t Stop Snacking, But Here’s What Does (Adequate Food/Fuel)
Restriction Can Cause an Unhealthy Relationship with Food
Are you searching for the perfect diet? Most diets focus on restrictions that are hard to make stick. Food restrictions can lead to an unhealthy relationship with your food and cause deficiencies. I chose this topic because I have tried restrictive diets without long-term success. It finally caught up with me when I tried the ketogenic diet, and since then, I take a … [Read more...] about Restriction Can Cause an Unhealthy Relationship with Food
How I am Upping my Fitness Game in 2018 for Transformation
Sometime this month, January, I decided that I needed to up my fitness game in 2018 and do a little transforming. Showing my belly uncovered is something I don’t usually do, well I have revealed my stomach in the past, but I had promised myself that since I am old enough to be someone’s grandmother, I need to stay covered. But, I showed my body anyway. I want to document my … [Read more...] about How I am Upping my Fitness Game in 2018 for Transformation