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3 Clues that you are a late bloomer
October 25, 2017

3 Clues that you are a late bloomer

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Life Balance, Personal Development
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by Tonye
Quick and healthy fall recipes
October 7, 2017

Quick and healthy fall recipes

Fall cooking When I think of Fall, I think of cozy fires, a stack of my favorite books in my favorite nook, and the yummy fragrance of savory dishes baking in the oven. Needless to say,  I’ve learned to appreciate the beauty to be found …

Healthy Recipes, Nutrition, weight loss
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by Tonye
Spiced Kale Salad
September 28, 2017

Spiced Kale Salad

Salads are for all seasons and are an excellent way to pack your meals with loads of nutrients! In honor of the Fall season, I decided to add a new twist to my favorite recipe for kale salad. Like a lot of my recipes, this kale salad takes only 15 minutes to create (30 minutes if you prep the ingredients for yourself, i.e. chop /slice the onions, kale, mushrooms, and carrots).

Healthy Recipes, Nutrition
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by Tonye
Nutritious Summer Smoothie
August 29, 2017

Nutritious Summer Smoothie

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Healthy Recipes, Nutrition
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by Tonye
15 Min Vegan Black bean Stew: Afro-fusion
July 28, 2017

15 Min Vegan Black bean Stew: Afro-fusion

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Healthy Recipes, Nutrition
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by Tonye
Nigerian Fusion Omelet (omega-rich)
July 22, 2017

Nigerian Fusion Omelet (omega-rich)

A nostalgic spin on Nigerian breakfast foods It’s no secret that I love food, and I love food that is well done and prepared with soul! Having my roots in West Africa means that I love it spicy, exotic, and of course, healthy. Preparing healthy …

Healthy Recipes, Nutrition
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by Tonye
Two Questions You Need to Ask yourself Before you sign up for a Personal Trainer
July 17, 2017

Two Questions You Need to Ask yourself Before you sign up for a Personal Trainer

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Execise, Fitness, Self care
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by Tonye
Why the Gym Won’t Help You Lose Weight
July 14, 2017

Why the Gym Won’t Help You Lose Weight

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Fitness, Life Balance
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by Tonye
Feeling Grateful: Celebrating Progress and Change
July 5, 2017

Feeling Grateful: Celebrating Progress and Change

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Life Balance, Mindset, Personal Development
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by Tonye
Female Toxicity: Projection and Comparison
June 15, 2017

Female Toxicity: Projection and Comparison

Women behaving badly (“female toxicity”) Today I decided to express my thoughts on a troubling and destructive behavior I’ve come across in recent weeks. While I know that a number of women often fall victim to the comparison monster and their images of self,  I’ve …

Mindset, Personal Development, Relationships
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by Tonye