Popeye's Out Of Chicken: Are there other options? Look Who's Complaining!

This is actually sad and to top things off I felt exploited. I will not get on a political tirad but we make decisions all the time. I’m not sure if the disgruntled patrons are upset because of a missed deal or if Popeye’s chicken is that good. kenniffonline.com said it the best:

I’m sorry but I have to comment on this video, apparently Popeye’s had a sale (that I missed) that caused more outrage then joy in the African American community. I’m actually concerned about the comments from those who were interviewed by channel 13. Now I know when you go to a fast food spot your expecting to eat that food, but when it’s closed or their out of something, your expected to go else where or find an alternative, but not these residents of Rochester. Yelling at a machine and stating how are you suspose to feed your kids is not gonna make the chicken appear or make the lights come on in an already empty restaurant. And saying what are you gonna do now that Popeye’s is out of chicken is ridiculous, hey here’s an idea “Go Somewhere Else People!!!”. Now I know my black people love fried chicken and so do I but come on folks there are other healthier food places and just cause it’s a sale does not mean “go buy me I’m good for you”. This was just a little disturbing to me for some reason we need to burden our horizons and I know its been said before but for real this time, this was sad.

People get some salad! It is not the end of the world and there is always KFC if you really want chicken or what they call chicken these days.

Swine Flu: Give Up the Pork?

What is swine flu?

It’s flu that occurs in pigs. In rare cases, humans contract swine flu from close contact with pigs. The strain circulating now is cause for concern because it can pass directly from person to person. Like routine human flu, cases of swine flu can range from mild to severe.

I work in the science field so I can tell you this there are countless latent diseases in hosts as rodents, birds, and cattle lying ready and willing to make the species leap to humans and decimate our population. All you need is a sort of X-Men of mutated viruses and BOOM!…. it can spread like wildfire.

I believe the pig to be one of the filthiest animals out there and I do not eat pork. Ok…ok…I know chickens eat their own feces and cow regurgitate last nights dinner but pigs are nasty. For the record YOU CAN NOT GET SWINE INFLUENZAE FROM EATING PORK (UNLESS YOU DON”T COOK IT )! The other white meat industry is dying right now to tell you this…I’m letting you know from a safety point of view. I know my people love to eat that daily slab of ham. So go ahead, eat your bacon, chittlings and ham hocks…later on the flu will be the least of your worries.

Phylicia Rashad Weight Loss on Jenny Craig

I will preface this blog by saying I use to be in love with Phylicia Rashad before she got married! (even though shes old enough to be my mom…I hope she has explore the realm of cougarville)

Okay, now that I got this off my cheat I am happy she is the new spokes person for Jenny Craig. Although she went Hollywood on me with this move, I am still happy. She had enough of a following where she could of done this herself. Along with the Jenny deal, she has been bloggin. The Official Weight Loss Blog for Phylicia Rashad features tips, video blogs and the oh so great sales pitch.

She has lost 20lbs and looks better than ever. I hopes she does n’t go yo-yo dieting or falling into the pressures of Hollywood. Anyway here is a lil something…something from her interview:

Why did you decide to lose weight? I walked up three flights of stairs one day, and when I got to the top, I wasn’t breathing freely. I knew I needed to pay attention. Truthfully speaking, I had been approached by Jenny Craig a couple weeks prior. When I walked up those stairs, I thought, Oh, yeah, you’re going to do this. Now I walk up those same stairs carrying things and I’m breathing just fine.

Any foods you miss? Fried apple pie! But I don’t miss it so much that I’d go and get one.

What about exercise? I’ll ride the recumbent bike for 30 minutes and do some light weight-training. I try to get that in at least four times a week. If I can’t go to the gym, I’ll do a floor-barre DVD. I’ve worked with [founder of Floor-barre.org] Zena Rommett. It’s like a ballet class on your back to strengthen core muscle.

World's Smallest Bodybuilder: Aditya "Romeo" Dev Video

Aditya “Romeo” Dev is officially recognized as the world’s smallest bodybuilder. Training has completely changed his life, turning him into a celebrity. We are all given a deck of cards, it is completely up to us, on how we use them. At first I wanted to laugh but..well just check out his story:

The interesting thing is some people are afraid to go to the gym. Here and like everywhere else, the gym can have some of the most supportive people. Dissolve your F.E.A.R. (False Evidence Appearing Real) and deal with what you have!

Before and After Weight Loss Success Photos: How'd she do it?

The beautiful thing about blogging is how huge a solid network of bloggers can be. From web surfing to active community bloggin, I have been fortunate to meet and work with a lot of people. One of those people being Elizabeth, a 37 years young (she might kill me for the age disclosure) sister from Indiana. One of the reasons I love working out, is not only does it change you physically but also mentally. Below is her story…please share it as an example.

In 1997 I began having severe pain and cramping… I found out that I had endometriosis. I had surgery, thus began my ongoing battle with this disease. Every two years I would have to have surgery to scrape down my uterus, and to try to contain the growth. This was unsuccessful time after time. In between these surgeries I was given different medications to combat the pain, to try to slow the growth of the disease. By the time it was all said and done, I was on 6 different medications, including medication for hypothyroidism. In September of 2007, I had one final surgery that was supposed to take care of the problem once and for all. That surgery was also unsuccessful because in February of 2008, I ended up in the emergency room with heavy bleeding and pain so severe I couldn’t walk in. My doctor informed me that we could no longer try to prolong a hysterectomy. I had emergency surgery that Thursday to remove my uterus and my right ovary. Luckily, he was able to save the left ovary. When I left the hospital, I weighed a whopping 170 lbs. A month later I found a lump in my left breast. I had to have an ultrasound and a mammogram, which showed nothing. However, the right breast was the one that showed the fibristic tissue and could be a problem the doctor said. He also added that if I lost at least 40 lbs. I could severely cut my chances of developing full blown breast cancer my more than half.

That was it, I decided that I didn’t want to be unhealthy anymore, and I could see my quality of life lessening more and more daily. I decided that I was not going to be unhealthy anymore. That I wanted to live a productive life, that I was too young to be sick. That I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. And that I didn’t want all the diseases passed on from generation to generation from my grandparents and their parents. That I would be the one to finally break the mold of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer. My doctor released me to begin exercising in May of 2008. I bought an elliptical, and began doing cardio 4 times a week for 30 minutes. I cut out all pop, all sugar and all processed food. I also stopped eating anything that was dyed white. I started making sure that I got at least 7 hours of sleep every night. I also joined my local gym and began lifting weights. I read everything I could find about healthy eating, weight lifting, cardio, etc. By August of 2008 I had lost 30 lbs.

However, I was stuck. I couldn’t seem to lose that last 20lbs that I wanted. I still felt heavy at 5’0 tall, and still 140lbs. I ended up meeting a trainer at the gym who completely changed the rest of my life so far. I began training one day a week, and the other days he told me what to do for my exercise routine. He gave me an eating plan, and the guidelines for exercise. I started working out 6 days/ week. I started weight training 3 days/week. I began eating 5-6 small meals a day, which consisted of high protein and complex carbs at every session. I began ingesting at least 1 gram of protein per lb. of body weight. I changed my cardio from evenings to mornings. I began increasing my cardio from 30 minutes to 60 minutes / day. I started looking at life differently. I no longer lived to eat. I began eating to fuel my body to perform. To feed my muscle to continue to help it grow. The weight began falling off. I trained for 3 1/2 months, and am now currently at 107 lbs. with 11 % bodyfat. I never believed it could happen. I am healthier than I have been my whole life, even when I was younger. I am no longer on any medications whatsoever. I drink at least a gallon of water each day, get lots of green veggies. I started looking at working out differently. It no longer was a chore. It has become a way of life. I look forward to going to the gym and sweating all the toxins from the day out, and lifting weights to feel my body molding the way I want it to. To be able to manipulate the muscle, and to see the shape taking place.

I am a work in progress, just like we all are, but most of all, I want to be encouraging to others. Especially other black women. To let them know that they can succeed with their goals. They can change their bodies. They can be healthy and strong. That our genetic makeup does not “have” to predetermine the people that we are. WE are the ones to determine who we are, and what we will become. And that our daughters can look at us and be inspired to continue in our footsteps on the journey of life in a healthy and happy way.

How’d she do it? Leave a comment, email me or subscribe to BlackFitness and I’ll send you her personalized workout!

Black Female Body Image:Lynette Lacey-Godfrey

BLACK FEMALE BODY IMAGE

Awesome article from abagond

The following is a guest post by commenter Lynette Lacey-Godfrey on abagond.wordpress.com.

It sums up her dissertation on black female body image.

Best Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise

Finding motivation to exercise seems to be a common problem among anyone who’s looking to add healthy habits to their life. Self-improvement site Zen Habits has a list of 31 different ways you can find that exercise spark, including visualization, endorphins, and success stories; however, I’d like to hear from you. What motivates you to get out there and just do it? What keeps you motivated, even when you just don’t feel like it? Let’s hear in the comments or tweet me @BlackFitness

This weekend I’ll have an awesome post about a sister who lost 50 pounds and took control of her life…Do you still need motivation?

31 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise [Zen Habits]