My Transformation Interview

I am NSCA-certified personal trainer and I have several group instructor certifications. Started as a Nurse and not knowing where or which way to go with my career and health. I was working at Howard General Hospital as Cardiac Stress test technician and a personal trainer part time. The major question was I always fit? Yes the real question was I happy and fit to my liking? NO!!!! Was I healthy and did I look good? To the general public yes, according to the doctors NO!! A few years ago, I shocked my friends and family when I decided to compete in a Bikini competition. Unlike female bodybuilding, Bikini competitors aren't as muscular—they're strong but feminine. But according to most people's standards, they're still pretty ripped....

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I got 99 Problems but my ABS ain’t one!!!!

I refuse to use my Stomach as a Wastebasket! “What Affects the Mind, Effects the Body” The famous questions “how do you get your abs?” My famous answer is it’s made in the kitchen. So a clean eating diet will not only have you feeling great but will also keep you focus and looking your best.  "Timing is everything," focused on the message that eating MORE and not less is the key to a faster metabolism, a.k.a. losing weight. When you eat, however, is just as important as what you eat. I rarely do crunches!!!. These abs come from mainly eating clean. As I have preached time and time again- the best foods to eat every third hour (for a total of 5 or 6 meals a day) in order to see sustained...

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Life Is A Journey, Get Moving!

"What Affects The Mind, Effects The Body" Life isn't slowing down for you, me or anyone. The BIG question of the day is "What's my Purpose" or "Why am here" or "How to get pass, the past? I realized my purpose in life is all of those lessons I learned through my experiences. My willingness to be authentic and transparent with others so that they may truly began to understand that they are not alone in what they go through. I began to understand the reason I am here. If none of us are willing to ‘put it out there’ how can we help anyone? How can this one person help me in an awful situation that you work with everyday begin to heal? I believe that God works through us and that it is our duty to share our stories as a means of healing...

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Eggs and Egg Whites

"What Affects The Mind, Effects The Body" What's a great food to eat for recovery after a grueling strength training workout that helps promote muscle growth? Eggs and egg whites is a perfect choice! Check out this recipe courtesy of CookingLight.com.   What's your best egg/egg white dish? Send pics and/or comments. I look forward to hearing from you!   WWW.BODYEFFX.COM   Photo courtesy of Randy Mayor     Ingrediants Cooking spray 2/3 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed 1/2 cup chopped zucchini 3 tablespoons chopped green onions 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided 2 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 large egg whites Click to see savings 1 large egg 2 tablespoons...

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The Real Me: #Hungry

'What Affects The Mind, Effects The Body" Right after I took 1st place in Bikini open and turned Pro at the OCB Charm City Classic October 20, 2012, I went straight to get me something to eat. AND no, it was not on my meal plan! All I could say was, NOTHING. You see my mouth was full :) WWW.BODYEFFX.COM...

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Thai Peanut Chicken

"What Affects The Mind, Effects The Body" I love experimenting with new recipes. Especially, those that I can "set and forget" in a slow cooker when time is not on my side! This one is courtesy of Bodybuilding.com. Let's try this one together. Send pics and/or comments about the dish. I look forward to hearing from you! Peanut butter fanatics will love this delicious slow cooker dish. Peanut butter lends creaminess and great taste, along with heart-healthy unsaturated fat, niacin, and vitamin E. It's also the primary reason this entrée supplies nearly 20 percent of your daily requirements for vitamin E, necessary for guarding against cell damage and supporting your immune system, and nearly half of your daily requirement for niacin, necessary...

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Lemon Chicken

"What Affects The Body, Effects The Mind" Clean eating: Lemon chicken This meal takes about 5 minutes to prepare, plus the 50-60 minutes it bakes in the oven. I tried to give you my estimate measurements because I typically eyeball it.  Quick and easy -what's not to love about that?   (Serves 3)        Ingredients 3 chicken legs, lightly salted 1 lemon 1 tsp. rosemary Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil   1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (400 degrees Fahrenheit). 2. Cut the lemon in thin slices. 3. Place the chicken legs in a large oven-proof bowl. Spice the legs with rosemary, salt and pepper to taste. (I, personally, don't need any extra...

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