GOOD EaTZ!

As I walk through the bustling streets of Philly, I pass a special performance high school everyday. Almost everyday I notice an extreme amount of over-weight African- American children, and it got me to thinkin'. "What the hell are they eating!" So I started on a journey to figure out why our children seem to be so pleasingly plump. What I found was that it really is not their fault, it is their parent's fault. When I was a child I ate fast food frequently because my mom worked very often and late hours, and it took a toll on my body; not to mention young black girls are already predisposed to being "thick". After one year of living with my dad in Texas, I have never allowed myself to become out of shape.

My father told me once as he made me run 2miles in sweltering Texas heat, "Nobody wants to marry a fat black woman", and I was appalled at the statement. (I was 10) However, I am in slight agreement . Why would anyone want to marry someone who is already young and unhealthy and will likely promote those same habits in their children's lives? Maybe he likes her a lot, and maybe she is super thick with a cute face, but dammit she needs to be healthy!

Many black mothers, like my own, have busy stressful lives with little time to cook healthy full course meals. However, it is imperative that they start. So instead of walking around talking about how fat kids and their mothers happen to be, I am going to start by cooking healthy for me and mine. Thus, starting today I subscribed to Clean Eating, a book full of really healthy and flavorful foods. Tomorrow I am going to the Farmers market to get fresh produce without all the hormones and steroids , and I will be cooking healthy in my house from this day forward.

I expect to help my mother better her health and get in better shape, and I expect to see the same results for me and my fiance! I am excited :) As our first lady pushes children to exercise and ward off obesity, I am too! I want all African -American children to be healthy and happy because it effects appearance, emotions,and health. More importantly, I want Black women to get healthy because you are what you eat, and many of us have been eatin' that PIG!


Peace Queens

Transitioning to Beautifully Natural Hair

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!That is how hard it is to go natural. I have been attempting to go natural for almost 2 years now, and it remains a struggle. I have tried all types of methods and some worked while others didn't. One thing that keeps me on track is the happiness I get everytime I wash my hair and see new curly growth :D So if you are like me and are trying to let go of "The Perm", stay focused and keeping trucking. I have brittle, dry, light brown African-American hair and it seemed to always have split ends no matter what I did. I never used oil because I hated the look of greasy hair. I never let water touch my hair, other than my bi-weekly wash, because I did not want my hair to get frizzy or "nappy". I Made my hair bone straight with a blow dryer and flat-iron. Then I realized I was not treating my hair right, it deserves better. So I did a semi Big Chop (BC), in an attempt to rid my hair of chemicals. My hair has gotten progressively better since begining my journey to freedom from perms. Here are some things that have helped me:

1. Keep your hair moisturized with a Henna and Placenta conditioner treatment sold in CVS. Apply after washing and leave on for 10 minutes.

2. Co-wash your hair WEEKLY with only conditioner.

3. Let your hair AIR DRY twice a month, only use a blow dry every other week if necessary.

4. Deep condition your hair before washing with V05 for 1 minute, or use hot oil (All natural oils like " Africa's Best" )under a cap for 10 minutes bi weekly.

5. Trim your ends at home, very slighty as you see breakage. Stay away from chop-happy stylist. You dont need all your hair cut off at once, a little at a time can help you keep your length as you grow the perm out.

6. Shampoo and condition your hair with NATURAL products with lots of moisture. STAY AWAY from: sulfates, parabens, alcohol, petroleums, MINERAL OIL, and any other ingredient that look too chemically! Aubrey's natural are great for ethnic hairs.

7. Use a satin head scarf to keep hair silky and undamaged.

8. Keep the scalp hydrated with castor oil, especially around the edges, this will ward off breakage.

9. Spritz water on your hair every couple of days. Your hair needs WATER!

10. Clarify shampoo your hair once a month to get all the build-up off your scalp. Nexxus makes a great clarifying shampoo.
Try these steps and see if it works for you, I hope it does work for you in the NU decade!!!!!!

My Mission

Hello!

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My name is Cyara Tiffany Phillips!
I am so excited for you to be reading my 1st BLOG ever :) WELCOME friends...
I want to first explain why I create this Blog and what you can expect. My mission is to help and explore 3 very interesting topics I deal with constantly: Spirituality, Mentality, and Physicality. "Is God happy with me?" "Am I crazy, or rational!" "Do I look good in this?" etc. I know I am not the only girl in the world who cares about these issues (+ many more) , and I interact with females who I know need to vent and hear the TRUTH from a reliable source. I am one.... So please stop by or send someone to this site if they need to vent or need advice.

SB: Respect and Honesty R A must, but being PC isn't always needed here... Just a pure heart.

Peace Queens,
CTP