I believe this with all my heart and soul. We as Black women focus too much on our hair in trying to acceptable to the public around us. Exercise is far more important for our mind and body than any hair style.
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Sweat Your Hair Out GIRL!!
Posted by chrystal on August 25th, 2011
Diabetes Outrage-Not sold!
Posted by chrystal on August 21st, 2011
I am not sold on the “Diabetes Outrage” campaign that is being presented to us the American public.
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Tags: America, country politics, diabetes outrage, diabetics, global, health issues, IDF, jobs, Kathleen, kathleen Sebelius, Policing agency, USA 
4 Comments »Double Diabetes Workout!
Posted by chrystal on August 20th, 2011
If you’re motivated to exercise because you want to lower your blood sugar levels, the best course of action is to combine aerobics and weight lifting, according to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Combining both forms of exercise is more beneficial to a diabetic than sticking to just one, according [...]
My bogus trip to the Chiropractor!
Posted by chrystal on August 18th, 2011
This past weekend I went to a trade show and there was a wellness group with a booth. I spoke to the “dr.” there and told her that I had diabetes. She told me I should go see a chiropractor for my diabetes. I initially thought this was unusual but I am willing to try [...]
I made an investment in myself–and so should you.
Posted by chrystal on August 12th, 2011
Today I made an investment in myself. I am proud that I did it and I am scared. It did cost money that I really don’t have to spend but I will find a means to pay for it. I figure since I am doing this for me that I will have to readjust [...]
Chrystal’s Type 2 Diabetic Tip #2
Posted by chrystal on August 4th, 2011
Never be scared to invest in YOURSELF! Don’t ever be scared to do anything that can improve yourself! Investing in yourself is an important part of life and can take many forms. You can be as creative or studious as you want to be. Being diabetic, “investing” can mean learning a new physical hobby or [...]
Posted in emotional health, Thoughts Tags: hobbies, important, improve, investing, life, yourself No Comments »Got a cold!
Posted by chrystal on August 4th, 2011
People!! I have to be honest with you. Today I not fasting because of my sinus cold. For the past two days I have sneezed and blown my nose to many times. I did fast on August 1-3, 2011.
My first day of Diabetic Ramadan
Posted by chrystal on August 3rd, 2011
For me, Ramadan is a time of self discipline. It is a time to slow things down and foster discovery. Most people just know it as the time of fasting but to me it is so much more. It is a time of reflection and a time to be patient. When food is removed the [...]
Ramadan is HERE!
Posted by chrystal on August 1st, 2011
Today starts the holy month of Ramadan. I have been practicing Ramadan before I became Diabetic. I was introduced to the fast by a supervisor who was Persian. I read about it and found the ideas to have universal meaning to all faiths. Now that I am Diabetic, I will continue the fast. Now of [...]
Stressful in Paradise
Posted by chrystal on July 28th, 2011
For some reason, I seem to have one person at every job that goes out of their way to make my life miserable. I am told this is not personal and I shouldn’t make it personal. If a person-no less a supervisor- has a death wish in trying to make sure I know they don’t [...]
