thefitnessdiva

On this last day of Black History Month, I'd like to post about the history of blacks in the Olympics. I'd actually like to shed light on some of the lesser mentioned athletes that paved the way for Olympic greats like Muhammed Ali, Flo Jo, Jackie Joyner Kersee,the Williams sisters and Carl Lewis. We all know the glory and the stories of these luminous Olympic legends, but you might not know

So, I'm all about action. Enough with all the dispensing of health info, exercise tips, and yadda, yadda, yadda. At least for today. Action speaks louder than words! Great cliche, that one! Let's use it! ;)So, instead of telling you about the wonders of green beans, or imploring you to try the Urban Rebounder (which I LOVE!), or trying to get you to embrace running, I'm going to give you a

I love snacking! Back in the day, it was Twinkies, Yodels, cheese fries and candy bars that kept me in trouble. I could do Snickers and 3 Musketeer bars all day long! Well, now that I no longer have the metabolism of a 14 year old, I just had to let those goodies go! (and tearfully, I might add!)That doesn't mean I gave up snacking altogether, though. I'm just reaching for smarter, healthier,

Exercise isn't always about hitting the gym, jogging, lifting weights or hopping up on the treadmill. Most times, we do these things because we know we should...not necessarily because we love doing them. Truthfully, running on the treadmill for me is not fun. I call it "40 minutes of hell". I'll do it, but you won't see me laughing and smiling about it until it's over! ;)What I have found is

And I really am psychic. In a weird, random sorta way. I have premonitions about people and things. And music. Now, before you think I'm crazy, let me explain.I will have a random thought about a person that I never see or think of, and then, later that day, the person will either call me out of the blue, or I'll see them on the train or somewhere that I go. Usually, it's a person I've not

With all the attention paid to diet and exercise, there's one more thing you just CAN'T forget! And that is going to your general doctor to get a yearly check up.Even the healthiest looking, fittest person in the world should not overlook this critically important element of maintaining a healthy body and life. It also doesn't matter how "young" or physically active you are, you should still go

"Whooooo, it's gettin' hot in here...."What would we do without those innovative little brains out there that keep coming up with new ways for us to get fit? I don't know, but they sure are working on making your workout life much more fun!I've seen this thing around for a minute, but now have decided to take a closer look at the Carmen Electra Electrapole, which you can now find at a department

Beyond just watching the carbs and fat content in your daily diet, you really could add a boost, not on in your quest to maintain a healthy weight, but also to fight off diseases and give your body some powerful fuel to help it run better and keep you healthy all the way around. The easiest way to do this is to make sure that colorful foods are a regular part of your daily diet. No, I'm not

Wow! I am still reeling from the euphoria! The past few days have been a sports lover's dream! My 3 favorite sports all rocking championship contests back to back to back! I am one happy camper!First off, the Australian open, which saw some of the most awesome playing from the men's section EVER, ending with the win of Rafael Nadal over Roger Federer for the 2009 Australian Open title!

A mere 59 minutes into the 2009 Australian Open Women's Final, Serena Williams clinched her 10th career grand slam title, defeating Dinara Safin of Russia 6-0, 6-3.Dinara Safin just didn't have a chance. Serena came out and in the first set, quickly pummeled Safin 6 games to love, barely allowing a point, and breaking the Russian's serve the entire set. In the second, Safin managed to lift her