Hi guys, Rose here with another Fit Friday entry, and I’m highlighting a review for a book I read in the past few weeks that I really enjoyed from Jillian Michaels. It’s one of my favorite books on its respective subjects – self-improvement, mindfulness, and building a better life. I hope that you enjoy the … Continue reading »
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Fit Friday – Review: Health First! The Black Woman’s Wellness Guide
Hi guys, Rose here with another “Fit Friday” entry (This is the first time I’ve had Fit Friday entries back to back in two weeks – so whoo-hoo!). This is a review for a galley read I’ve had for a while, but I haven’t had the chance to review it. I’m mentally kicking myself right … Continue reading »
Review: Ultima Health and Fitness
Ultima Health and Fitness by Douglas Graham Fulford My rating: 2 of 5 stars There’s not much I can say about “Ultima Health and Fitness” unfortunately – only that I thought for the blurb and content it was to offer, much of it was very general information and quite underwhelming for a fitness guide. I … Continue reading »
Review: Eat Your Way to Sexy: Reignite Your Passion, Look Ten Years Younger and Feel Happier Than Ever
Eat Your Way to Sexy: Reignite Your Passion, Look Ten Years Younger and Feel Happier Than Ever by Elizabeth Somer My rating: 3 of 5 stars “Eat Your Way to Sexy” is an interesting, non-traditional dietary guide with some humorous anecdotes and useful tips. I liked it though I think it’s probably more useful to … Continue reading »
Returning from a Bit of Hiatus, About Endings, Planning, and Other Miscellaneous Ramblings
Hi all, This is probably my first miscellaneous news/update post I’ve written in a while – because mostly I update with reviews on the books I read and write about as well as other pursuits, but this one’s a combination of an update post, a planning/goal setting post, a writing post, among a few other … Continue reading »
Review: Six Weeks to Skinny Jeans: Blast Fat, Firm Your Butt, and Lose Two Jean Sizes
Six Weeks to Skinny Jeans: Blast Fat, Firm Your Butt, and Lose Two Jean Sizes by Amy Cotta My rating: 3 of 5 stars I think if there are two strong points that Amy Cotta has in “Six Weeks to Skinny Jeans,” it’s her distinctive passion for her field and the way she presents the … Continue reading »
Review: Coach Yourself Thin
Coach Yourself Thin by Greg Hottinger My rating: 3 of 5 stars “Coach Yourself Thin” has its mindset and advice in the right place as far as being a guide to weight loss, giving some practical principles for people as far as why the obesity epidemic has grown as large as it has, as well … Continue reading »
Review: Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life: Train Your Brain to Get More Done in Less Time
Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life: Train Your Brain to Get More Done in Less Time by Margaret Moore My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life” is a unique self-help book, one I haven’t come across among some of the non-fiction literature I usually peruse in the mind, health, and … Continue reading »
Review: The Beauty Blueprint: 8 Steps to Building the Life and Look of Your Dreams
The Beauty Blueprint: 8 Steps to Building the Life and Look of Your Dreams by Michelle Phillips My rating: 4 of 5 stars “The Beauty Bluepint: 8 Steps to Building the Life and Look of Your Dreams” is as much of a guide to feeling your best as it is one on how to look … Continue reading »
Review: Wellness on a Shoestring: Seven Habits for a Healthy Life
Wellness on a Shoestring: Seven Habits for a Healthy Life by Michelle Robin My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Wellness on a Shoestring: Seven Habits for a Healthy Life” offers some of the most practical and inspiring advice I’ve read in a wellness guide. Regardless of your way of life, its tips are very useful … Continue reading »
Review: The Summer I Lost It
The Summer I Lost It by Natalie Kath My rating: 4 of 5 stars “The Summer I Lost It” is a sweet gem of a novel, with a funny, optimistic protagonist and a strong message that I think will resonate with middle grade readers. It’s not often that you see this kind of novel in … Continue reading »
Review: Just 10 LBS: Easy Steps to Weighing What You Want
Just 10 LBS: Easy Steps to Weighing What You Want by Brad Lamm My rating: 3 of 5 stars “Just 10 LBS” sells a simple, straightforward premise to weight loss by listing a guide of ten steps to take in order to improve eating habits and overall quality of life for an individual. Quoting directly … Continue reading »
Audiobooks + Gym = <3
Wishing everyone a happy Friday, at least where I am. My WordPress account will probably say that it’s Saturday already as far as the time stamp on the post goes. Happy Saturday if it’s already turned in your part of the world. I’ve had this conversation in probably three different measures in the past 48 … Continue reading »