Diet and Weight Loss is a much discussed topic amongst our family, friends and associates.  We see our favorite fitness instructors bopping across the screen and in our health centers pushing us to have better bodies.  Donna Richardson Joyner has been helping many individuals shed unwanted pounds and live healthier lives for over 20 years.

If your new years resolution was to have a healthy start, you may want to explore the Indian art of Yoga. These exercises are designed to bring together the mind, body and soul by using body movement and meditation. It is based on the yogic strategy that the mind and body are in fact “One”. […]

Ladies, we all have that little black dress that is perfect for any occasion. But just in case you’ve gained a few pounds, and need to lose them, here are 6 dieting tips to help you slip into that sexy black dress again this year! Tip#1: Eat Fruits And Veggies Fruits and vegetables are packed […]

Many of us know 112 group member Q Parker for hits like “Cupid”, “Peaches & Cream” and “Only You” with bandmates Slim, Michael and Darion.  He’s  also noted with receiving esteemed Grammy and ASCAP awards during his music career.  Screaming fans all over the world have seen him grow and excel into a well-respected figure […]

Well Elev8-ers, I spent some time now providing you with fitness information/workouts, now it’s time to get serious again and talk health and wellness. There’s no better way to start things off than with a little controversy, so here it goes. I found a four part interview with one of the world’s most highly respected […]

A “Sisters In Motion” study promotes physical activity among older African American women.  Read More

Are you feeling sluggish in the mornings? Do you dread hearing the alarm clock going off? Here are some tried-and-true instant energy boosters that will lift and restore your mind from shine.com:

It’s almost noon and the only thing that’s on your mind is where you are going to go for lunch.  Seriously, ANYTHING to get out of the office for an hour! But rather than emptying your wallet and filling yourself up with unnecessary calories, pack yourself a lunch and pick a pretty spot in the […]

Via:Examiner.com We all say were going to hit the gym hard to get into shape, but there is a more fun and easier way.  No more weighing portions of food or all of those dreams of buying weight loss in a box.  While these may seem like good ideas in some ways, let’s talk about […]

From Zen Habits We can all relate to waking up out of bed and felling like a slug in sand. Some days we don’t even bother to get out of bed. Here are a few tips that will help maximize you energy levels throughout the day and eliminate that “blah” feeling which can negatively effect […]

VIA: MSNBC.Com Breaking up your fitness routine is hard to do. But it’s crucial for avoiding the bigger heartache of overuse injury, fitness experts say. “People tend to do the same thing over and over again, without varying it, without taking adequate rest, without building slowly, and they end up with an overuse injury,” said […]

Via: Diet.Health.com If you are someone with a busy lifestyle that includes working, taking care of family and always being on the go, it can be difficult to find time to work out. When you manage to get a minute for yourself, all you may want to do is sit down and relax. Regardless, it […]