Changing The Norm

Do you have a family history of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure or obesity and you want to prevent these diseases in your life? Is living up to the cultural norm of being a "Strong Black" woman affecting your mental and emotional health? Are you ready to stop allowing expensive hair care regimens to be your barrier to exercising? Are you ready to learn how to shop, prepare and cook healthy foods for your family on a budget? Are you ready to learn how tighten and tone your curves without spending hours in the gym? If you answered yes, this book is for you On the following pages you will learn: How to Create a Health-Conscience Environment for you and your family How to Acknowledge the Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease and other Diseases that Affect African American Women Why Diet Pills, Wraps and Get Fit Quick Solutions Don't Work How to Shop, Prepare and Cook Healthy Culturally Appealing Meals How to Identify Your Body Type and How it Responds to Exercise How to ask for help in order to spend more time on yourself Palate Pleasing Recipes Good for the Soul Total Body Curve Defining Exercises and so much more