“…if we want to change the food, we have to change the entire chain…”
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Friday 5
Friday 5: Five Things Every African American Should Know About Sickle Cell Anemia
written by Erika Nicole Kendall
In honor of Crystal Davis’ passing, I bring you…
In 2014, we’re stepping our game up and leaving behind unhealthy habits that go beyond the soda or potato chip habit. Let’s make it happen.
Five things you might not’ve known about the organic industry, and how you can avoid the foolishness.
Surely, it’s easy for me to get my tail in gear for all this running, right? Y’all have no idea.
Like I’ve said before, snacking is an art form. Plain and simple. And, while I don’t believe everyone should be snacking on rice cakes – honestly, I’m not entirely certain …
“…there are totally legitimate reasons to get the gym membership, and there are reasons to just say no…”
“My CPR class made me feel like I, too, could save a life. If someone that close to me could save someone right in front of me, then surely I …
Friday 5: 5 Ways Supermarkets Screw With Your Will Power & Your Money
written by Erika Nicole Kendall
Let’s take a look at how supermarkets play you against yourself at the checkout, and any other places in their stores where they can swindle you out of your hard-earned …
Everything you need to know about trans fats in your processed food, and how to avoid it.
Five reasons you need to clean out your pantry now, if you’re trying to lose weight. Not NOW, but RIGHT NOW.
My food philosophy, demystified.
Friday 5: 5 Things That Drive Me Nuts At The Gym (And 5 Things You Need To Get Over)
written by Erika Nicole Kendall
Are you the resident gym slob? Do you leave fresh booty sweat on the equipment? Are you the gym’s Alpha Dog?
Here, listed for you, are five important tidbits you need to understand about pink slime, your beef, and what you need to do in order to avoid it.
Someone give me a reason why, short of “OMG they wear skimpy clothes and spread their legs,” pole dancing shouldn’t be considered a sport?
Friday 5: Five Things I Want People To Stop Saying To Themselves In 2012
written by Erika Nicole Kendall
Did “I’m not giving up chocolate!” make the list?
Friday 5: Five Things Every Feminist Who Wants To Lose Weight Should Remember
written by Erika Nicole Kendall
An exhaustive guide to navigating the streets of “feminist” and “fitness enthusiast” without getting hit by a bus.
“You know, exercise will kill you…you should just eat and get fat…”
“…it invigorates your sex life…it gives you goals to work towards…it increases your self-esteem…”
Friday 5: 5 Reasons To Stop Looking at Magazine Models For Fitness Inspiration
written by Erika Nicole Kendall
Five reasons why I’ma need y’all to lay off the magazine inspiration stuff.