There are so many articles out there that give you the…

I saw this infograph on Facebook and thought I'd share it with you all.  All too often we are conscious of what ingredients are in our beauty products but forget to research what's really in our food.   A little research goes a long way with preventing potentially life threatening diseases.  …

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If you’ve ever worked out before then you’ve dealt with it: the dreaded post workout soreness.  Here are a few tips that will help you avoid having after workout soreness as well as prevent injuries from working out.

Before workout:

Stay hydrated:  This is probably the most…

Welcome to the Engaged Sista Chronicles on Cafe Belle! I created this blog on the site in an attempt to chronicle some of the thoughts  I have about being engaged, and also share some of my opinions about what it takes to land a great guy, maintain a healthy relationship, and also plan for the future with a…

This last semester, I had the pleasure of taking an African American Studies course with Professor Danielle L. McGuire.  To my pleasant surprise, it turned out to be the best class I've taken in my entire collegiate career so far.   One of the most interesting books assigned to us to read was…

The following statement posted recently by The Beauty of Black Relationships on their Facebook page gave me tremendous pause: 

"NO MAN wants a "strong' or "independent" black woman. Black men want "gentle" team…

When Facebook hit the stock market and Mark Zuckerberg exponentially increased his net worth in the billion-dollar range, many people asked themselves: Is it possible for me to ever become that wealthy? What would it take? I would love to not have to rely on my job for money and be able to make…

In the wake of a global recession, 80% of the jobs are being filled as a result of networking.  This fact should make us all aware of the importance of professional networking.  A strong network will give you a wealth of experiences to draw from when growing your own business or lend a hand in reaching…

New mother and talent extraordinaire, Beyonce, was named the "World's Most Beautiful Woman" by People Magazine. We are really happy for her! She exudes so much beauty, on the inside and out, and is…

Scandal premiered tonight on ABC (10pm/9c), starring Kerry Washington as Olivia Pope. Olivia, a former communications director for the President of the United States, runs a "crisis management" firm. The firm operates as a public relations company that "fixes problems" (silences scandals) for high profile…

In today's world, there is a lot of pressure to conform. People feel the need to conform on different levels in order to be accepted by their peers, their family, as well as other various societal constructs around them. However, when it comes to your own unique identity and personality, you should never forfeit…

We've all heard that our bodies naturally burn calories, even when we are resting.  At one point or another, many of you have said, "well, not my body".  But it is in fact a true statement. Your body does burn calories while you rest and it's all based on one thing: your resting metabolism rate.…

At a time when interracial relationships are increasingly accepted and on the rise across the United States, more non-black men are expressing interest in dating black women but are curious re: how to court and date black women. (If you don't believe it, check out online forums and Q&A websites…

I'm going to come right out and say it: Some women have an unhealthy infatuation with the notion of a prince charming: an absolutely dashing man packed with charm, credentials, the best looks, and financial stability. In essence, he is the perfect man to settle down with forever and ride off into the…

When it comes to natural hair, a relatively hot topic is whether natural tresses are truly accepted in corporate America. After speaking with friends and reading various opinions on this issue, and I can honestly say that the answer is: It depends. 

Let me first provide a personal anecdote about…

In a recent (and quite popular) Cafe Belle article, I explained that good men are watching you. Today, I ask you: Is your attitude keeping good men away?…

Do you find yourself talking your way out of getting fit this year on a day to day basis, even though you want to lose weight or tone up certain areas? Well, here are some great ways to talk back to your anti-fitness self and get back in the fitness game:

• Push through the negative…

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