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Love Your Curls with Miss Jessie’s Original

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If there’s one thing I hate, is to do my hair. Don’t get me wrong, I love having my hair looking nice and I wished it looked nice every single day, but I don’t have the patience for it. These are times where I wish I was rich and had my own hairstylist to do […]

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Are You An Emotional Runner?

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I don’t know if this is a real question to be asking, but after my first run, I’ve realized I’m an emotional runner. Has this ever happened to you? You on the treadmill, or outside running with your Nike Running app or any other running app, you’re in your zone. FOCUSED! As you complete your […]

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Training for My First 10k Run

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Earlier this year I decided I would make it my business to be more active, and include some sort of running in my workout routine. On January 22, 2013 (the day of my birthday), I registered for my first 10k race with Nike Women. The NWM 10K is a virtual race, so I pick my […]

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CORE Meals – Healthy Meals On The Go!

A healthy meal on the go, yes please! I’ve recently had to the opportunity to try this amazing, all natural, great tasting, high fiber bar, called Defender Meal by CORE. The best thing about this bar is that it’s a meal on the go. Let me explain, each bar contains raw ingredients, all natural, no […]

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Eggland’s Best – Your Best Recipes (Free 50 page e-book)

Eggland’s Best is excited to announce the launch of their second original eCookbook, “Your Best Recipes” featuring the Top 20 recipes from the first nation-wide Eggland’s Best “Your Best Recipe Contest”. These delicious recipes were selected from thousands of entries submitted by at-home chefs and bloggers. Each recipe highlights a creative way of using EB eggs. […]

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Turbana Plantain Chips – A Much Healthier Snack

Turbana plantain chips

I’ve recently had the pleasure to try out these awesome plantain chips, and boy do I love them. First of let me just say that I LOVE PLANTAIN CHIPS! I loved plantain chips before there were such thing as a bag of plantain chips, lol. Let me explain, I was born and raised in Dominican Republic […]

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What Song Gives You Energy?

Everyone has an energy song or if you use Nike Running, I believe they call it a PowerSong. Energy song/Power Song is that song that gets you hyped, energized, that song that helps you push to your limits and beyond. That song that helps you reach the finish line or that extra mile. I have  […]

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What is Your Favorite Way to Recharge When You Feel Drained of Energy?

< Today is one of those days where I’ll be needing a recharge. In yesterday’s post you learned about tasks that takes up most of my energy; well today I’ll share some of my favorite ways to recharge when I feel drained of energy. Going for a walk – Going for a walk helps awaken the […]

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Over-35 Survival Kit According To The Dr. Oz

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The other day I was watching Dr. Oz and even though I’m rarely home in time to catch up with Dr. Oz, this time I was. This episode shared some awesome tips for women over 35, although I’m not quite there yet, I’m not too far away either. Below are some health and beauty survival […]

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Nike Training Club at Soldier Field

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NTC is going to Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois and I hope you are planning to be there. This is one event that you DO NOT want to miss. I attended the NTC NYC/Metlife Stadium event and it was A-MA-ZING! My only suggestion is that you register, like RIGHT NOW! :) Have fun and come back […]

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Nike Training Club – Metlife Stadium Event 10/23/12 Recap

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Remember that awesome NTC/Metlife event invitation, well, last Tuesday, 300 ladies, NTC enthusiasts, got the chance to attend that awesome event, and I was glad to be one of the 300. The NTC/Metlife Stadium event was all that and more. It was one of those once in a lifetime opportunity that will stay with you […]

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NTC Fans – Train With Us on 10/23/12

Train With Us - NTC

NYC Fitness enthusiasts! What are your plans for next Tuesday, October 23, 2012? How about one awesome NTC workout at the Giants/Jets stadium?! I think yes! Nike Women & NTC East are bringing us this amazing, FREE workout event. Check out the details below: 40-minute NTC workout on the field led by Master Trainers Marie […]

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Be Inspired, #DoveInspired – The Dove Movement for Self Esteem

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Did you know: Anxiety about looks begins at an early age and holds girls back (from reaching their full potential.) According to Dove global research: 72 percent of girls (ages 10-17) feel tremendous pressure to be beautiful[1] and only 11 percent of girls (ages 10-17) are comfortable using the word beautiful to describe themselves.[2] Self […]

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My NTC Journey to Kettlebells

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As you all know I love the Nike Training Club app ever since I knew it existed. I have been using the app for quite some time now, and even though I feel I should be done unlocking all the rewards by now, I am steadily moving towards my goals. A few weeks ago I […]

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Stay Cool this Labor Day Weekend with Lipton Iced Tea Cocktails/Mocktails

Cocktails & Mocktails made with Lipton Iced Tea Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer and is the perfect time for a celebration!  Whether you’re spending time relaxing at home or having a big end-of-summer party, these cocktails/mocktails made with Lipton Iced Tea will be sure to keep you and your guests cool and […]

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Veggie Burgers at Burger King

This might be news to some, but it is NOT new news, Veggie Burgers have been on the Burger King menu ever since as early as 2002. Yes, it is somewhat shocking, not many fast food restaurants have Veggie Burgers, and we often settle for the beefy, meaty, tons of calories combo meals that makes […]

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What is TRX® Rip™ Training?

What is TRX® Rip™ Training? The TRX Rip Trainer™ is a full-spectrum resistance training tool designed for developing the ability to generate and control rotational forces. Which is basically a fancy way of saying that it delivers resistance training unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Equally adept as a rehabilitation tool, a strength and conditioning tool, […]

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NYC Summer Streets 2012 – Details

The 5th Annual Summer Streets starts this weekend! On August 4, 11 and 18 from 7 am to 1 pm, nearly seven miles of New York City’s streets will be opened up for everyone to play, run, walk and bike. From the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park, along Park Avenue and connecting streets you can […]

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CVS/pharmacy’s “Project Health” Bringing Free Health Screenings During the Month of August

Project Health is a wellness program to raise awareness in multicultural communities about influenza preparedness during National Immunization Awareness Month. Qualifying participants will receive vouchers redeemable for a flu shot at CVS/pharmacy or MinuteClinic this flu season. Throughout the month of August, which is National Immunization Awareness Month, CVS/pharmacy’s Project Health (“Proyecto Salud” in Spanish) is […]

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What Keeps You Moving?! NikeFuel Does

I hadn’t written a post about my Nike+ Fuelband because I wanted to test it out some more. I think by now I’ve tested it enough to tell y’all about it and why it might be a great thing to get. I love my Nike+ Fuelband!! I always wear it, I take it off before […]