Celebrate You, Don’t Settle to be Someone Else

In the summer of 2008 Jamaica’s Usain Bolt ran the 100 meters race in 9.69 seconds at the Beijing Olympic Games. Following Usain Bolt’s record-breaking run, the world has been fascinated by the speed of many Jamaicans, a country which over the years has produced some of the world’s greatest athletes.  Committed to securing the claim as one of the top athletes among the greats that Jamaica had produced I decided it was my time to run the 100 meters race. Therefore, in 2011 after 1 day of intensive training which included brisk walking, and few short jogs, I decided I was ready to attempt what would be considered one of the greatest challenges of my athletic career.

Healthy Eating Tips – Learning to Live a Healthy Lifestyle

We are confronted with a list of questions daily regarding how we should live a healthy lifestyle, what food should I consume how much exercise should I do. When I began my weight loss journey I found it hard to control my eating habits. What I eventually realized was that I could exercise everyday, but I would never reach my weight loss goals if did not make an adjustment to my diet. I eventually concluded that what I ate and when, was just as important as how much I exercised. I first must start with a disclaimer: the information provided in this blog is for reference regarding a general healthy eating plan. For a more detailed and individually tailored eating plan, you must consult with a registered dietician / nutritionist.

The Anatomy of Abuse – Part 2: Learning to Embrace your Past

I have indeed been overwhelmed and humbled by the numerous support and response I have received since I posted my initial “The Anatomy of Abuse” blog yesterday. Many of you have written to me personally giving me your support and encouragement. It truly means a lot to me. Many of you have also asked about how I managed to go through life thus far with the history of my past. I am therefore writing this as a follow-up to answer some of the questions I have since received.

The Anatomy of Abuse: How to turn adversity into triumph

My heart raced, and beads of sweat began pouring down my face, eventually the world around me ceases to exist and I was drifting away into my own universe one where I questioned my existence. In my universe I was driven by fear of not being good enough, and the fear of being ridiculed. In my universe I thought of a world where maybe I could be perfect, maybe I could be different, maybe, just maybe I could be like others around me.

Overcoming Obesity – My Journey to a New Me

It is said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. My journey over the past three years has been one that tested my will to succeed. Growing up I never paid much attention to my health and never considered the adverse effects that could result from a diet high in saturated fat and carbohydrates.