http://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarinesIt's not an every day story that a girl raised in the projects on the South Side of Chicago by two Southern bred parents grows up to be a kale eating, push-up dropping, farmers market addicted personal trainer. Did I mention I come from a line of "genetically thick" women? How did I do it and how can you? How do we balance generational and genetic challenges to live our healthiest lives? enCopyright Tasha Edwards (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sat, 15 Jun 2019 20:15:00 GMTMon, 02 Jul 2012 14:30:00 GMTHealthBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/67db858c-3c95-4e85-a366-9d5c8190f111_apr11untitled623.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarinesIt's not an every day story that a girl raised in the projects on the South Side of Chicago by two Southern bred parents grows up to be a kale eating, push-up dropping, farmers market addicted personal trainer. Did I mention I come from a line of "genetically thick" women? How did I do it and how can you? How do we balance generational and genetic challenges to live our healthiest lives? feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comhealth,weight loss,fitness,diet,holistic health,exercise,food,holistic,self esteem,wellnessNeckbones2NectarinesnoIt's not an every day story that a girl raised in the projects on the South Side of Chicago by two Southern bred parents grows up to be a kale eating, push-up depisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/07/02/playing-with-timeWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/07/02/playing-with-time/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/07/02/playing-with-timeMon, 02 Jul 2012 14:30:00 GMTPlaying With TimeYou woke up yesterday and it was July. You know you promised yourself you were going to do better this year but you've been stressed, the kids have been acting up and work has been crazy. You still have another half of the year to get it right.But what if you didn't? What if those six months were your only opportunity? When do we start living every day like our lives depended on it? 00:13:00Neckbones2NectarinesnoHolistic Health,Fitness,Weight loss,Diet,FoodYou woke up yesterday and it was July. You know you promised yourself you were going to do better this year but you've been stressed, the kids have been actinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/05/22/the-sacrifice-of-salad-over-sodaWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/05/22/the-sacrifice-of-salad-over-soda/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/05/22/the-sacrifice-of-salad-over-sodaTue, 22 May 2012 14:00:00 GMTThe Sacrifice of Salad Over Soda Why is it that you can get buy one get one free 12 packs of Pepsi but can barely find an unwilted bag of organic lettuce and it still costs you an arm and a leg?  Why buy fresh fruit when you can buy fruit cocktail and fruit snacks (your kids like it better anyway) and still have a few dollars left over for Lean Cuisines and Bn and Jerry's?   We are so in between because not only are we on a budget but we are uneducated.  The combination of the two makes going to the grocery store, trying to "eat healthy" a disaster.  How do we work within a new mindset shift our thinking and our grocery list?  00:14:00Neckbones2NectarinesnoWeight loss,Fitness,Holistic health,Food,DietWhy is it that you can get buy one get one free 12 packs of Pepsi but can barely find an unwilted bag of organic lettuce and it still costs you an arm and a lehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/05/15/what-are-you-running-onWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/05/15/what-are-you-running-on/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/05/15/what-are-you-running-onTue, 15 May 2012 14:00:00 GMTWhat Are You Running On? When you are empty, on the physical and emotional front, what do you put in your tank?  Do you use the cheapest thing because you are on a budget or stop at the first station because it's convenient or have you not thought about it?  Well, that is.....until you break down.     How do you read your tank?  What does your maintenance schedule look like?  How do you look?  How do you feel?  Have you slowed down enough to notice? Or will you just go until you can't anymore?   How do you make your fuel guaranteed and not an act of chance? 00:15:00Neckbones2NectarinesnoWeight loss,Food,Diet,Fitness,Holistic healthWhen you are empty, on the physical and emotional front, what do you put in your tank?  Do you use the cheapest thing because you are on a budget or stop at thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/05/08/these-three-wordsWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/05/08/these-three-words/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/05/08/these-three-wordsTue, 08 May 2012 14:00:00 GMTThese Three Words..... Your new lifestyle hasn't set well with everyone in your life. They consider you strange.  Some even label you as snobbish.  I have personally even been told I was going to die because of my food choices.  You feel backed into a corner.  The intensity builds. You have to make a decision.  Is it worth being ostracized by those closest to you?    Tune in to find out how three words can empower you and keep you moving forward on your health journey.  00:14:00Neckbones2NectarinesnoWeight loss,Fitness,Holistic health,Diet,FoodYour new lifestyle hasn't set well with everyone in your life. They consider you strange.  Some even label you as snobbish.  I have personally even been told Ihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/05/01/im-more-than-just-an-optionWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/05/01/im-more-than-just-an-option/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/05/01/im-more-than-just-an-optionTue, 01 May 2012 14:00:00 GMTI'm More Than Just An Option If you are facing diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity or stress, WHY would we choose a manicure over ANYTHING that would put us in a position for better health? Makes me wonder too.  I still wonder why I did it.  How did we get out of order? How do we get back in order?  What is the order? 00:14:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnofitness,holistic health,food,diet,weight lossIf you are facing diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity or stress, WHY would we choose a manicure over ANYTHING that would put us in a positionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/04/24/snobs-superfoods-and-your-successWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/04/24/snobs-superfoods-and-your-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/04/24/snobs-superfoods-and-your-successTue, 24 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMTSnobs, Superfoods and Your Success How many times have you wanted to scream because somebody told you that your efforts to eat better weren't good enough?  If you gave up meat, they to,d you to give up dairy. If you gave up Coke, they told you to give up all caffeine.  If you started buying fruits and vegetables, they told you they HAD to be organic.  If you started drinking smoothies, they told you had to have maca in it.     What the hell is maca and who in the hell are they?   You are frustrated and feeling like a failure although you are really trying.  How do you climb from under the feeling of defeat and feel positive about the changes you are making?  00:15:00Neckbones2NectarinesnoWeight loss,Fitness,Holistic,Diet,FoodHow many times have you wanted to scream because somebody told you that your efforts to eat better weren't good enough?  If you gave up meat, they to,d you tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/04/17/a-house-divided-him-vs-herthe-diet-showdownWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/04/17/a-house-divided-him-vs-herthe-diet-showdown/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/04/17/a-house-divided-him-vs-herthe-diet-showdownTue, 17 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMTA House Divided: Him Vs Her....The Diet Showdown We both enjoyed beer, hot wings and Dairy Queen.  Three weeks before we were married, I moved in with him and took on his habits of eating Doritos and Pecan Sandies, things that replaced my fruit and Slim Fast.  I went on a starvation diet to fit into my my wedding dress. Three months later, when I found out I was pregnant, I had gained another 15 pounds.  And the story goes on.... People want to know all the time how I maintain a plant based diet, living in the house with someone who, just yesterday, ate chess pie in my face while my salad plate was sitting at my feet and had a ribeye for dinner while I had tempeh, quinoa and asparagus.  There is a decision that has to be made.  But WHO has to make it?  And how? 00:15:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnoweight loss,fitness,diet,food,holisticWe both enjoyed beer, hot wings and Dairy Queen.  Three weeks before we were married, I moved in with him and took on his habits of eating Doritos and Pecan Sahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/04/10/and-its-not-even-your-birthdayWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/04/10/and-its-not-even-your-birthday/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/04/10/and-its-not-even-your-birthdayTue, 10 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMTAnd It's Not Even Your Birthday .....but let's talk about your birthday suit.  Does the idea of wearing it, seeing yourself in it make you want to run for the cake? Where are your blocks when it comes to your body?  Do you hide it?  Do you flaunt it?  Are both part of your security or insecurity? And how do we find freedom on our path to health? 00:15:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnoself esteem,weight loss,body image,fitness,diet.....but let's talk about your birthday suit.  Does the idea of wearing it, seeing yourself in it make you want to run for the cake? Where are your blocks whhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/04/03/but-can-i-have-my-reeses-cupsWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/04/03/but-can-i-have-my-reeses-cups/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/04/03/but-can-i-have-my-reeses-cupsTue, 03 Apr 2012 13:30:00 GMTBut Can I Have My Reese's Cups? The word "diet" makes us nuts. More times than not, we think of the word "diet" and automatically engage in the "deprivation model."  Yet, we are determined that we can have it all; except sometimes when we reach for what we want and don't get what we need, the results are, well, another "diet". How do we find balance when trying to change our eating habits? 00:15:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnofitness,holistic health,diet,food,weight lossThe word "diet" makes us nuts. More times than not, we think of the word "diet" and automatically engage in the "deprivation model."  Yet, we are determined thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/03/27/i-whip-my-hair-back-and-forth-but-not-my-waistWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/03/27/i-whip-my-hair-back-and-forth-but-not-my-waist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/03/27/i-whip-my-hair-back-and-forth-but-not-my-waistTue, 27 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMTI Whip My Hair Back And Forth But Not My Waist.... Does how you look trumph how you feel? Every other Thursday, rain or shine, at 10:00 a.m., as the theme music to "The Price Is Right" blared through the television, I sat in the chair to get my hair done.  It was the only piece of consistency I had in my life.  My argument for "self care" was more about looking good for others than feeling good for myself.  How do we shift the message?  Because I still get my hair done on Thursdays. :) 00:15:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnofitness,weight loss,holistic health,weight loss,exerciseDoes how you look trumph how you feel? Every other Thursday, rain or shine, at 10:00 a.m., as the theme music to "The Price Is Right" blared through the televhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/03/20/are-you-getting-glory-out-of-your-storyNutritionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/03/20/are-you-getting-glory-out-of-your-story/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2012/03/20/are-you-getting-glory-out-of-your-storyTue, 20 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMTAre You Getting "Glory" Out of Your "Story"? Does holding on to what "used to be" make you feel powerful? We carry the "burden" of how we were raised.  The truth is the burden is the lies we continue to attach to the story.  Each day we are given the opportunity to open up to new truths.  Yet we continue to "benefit" from telling people how we've struggled. I did too.  That's how this entire concept came to be. Join me in the resurrection of my radio show and it's new direction.  Let's break through fallacies and begin to reclaim our health, one truth at a time. 00:15:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnofitness,holistic,health,diet,exerciseDoes holding on to what "used to be" make you feel powerful? We carry the "burden" of how we were raised.  The truth is the burden is the lies we continue tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2011/03/04/the-f-wordWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2011/03/04/the-f-word/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2011/03/04/the-f-wordFri, 04 Mar 2011 16:30:00 GMTThe "F" WordWhat expletives are keeping you from reaching your highest potential, your highest level of fitness, your highest level of health? Look around, check your environment. Is the "F" word, any of them, in your way? 00:28:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnofitness,holistic health,weight loss,exercise,dietWhat expletives are keeping you from reaching your highest potential, your highest level of fitness, your highest level of health? Look around, check your envirhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2011/01/07/pressing-the-reset-button-resolutions-for-2011Weight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2011/01/07/pressing-the-reset-button-resolutions-for-2011/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2011/01/07/pressing-the-reset-button-resolutions-for-2011Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:00:00 GMTPressing the Reset Button: Resolutions For 2011We are going to discuss three "Be's" to jumpstart your new year. Let's get ready to roll. 00:28:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnoholistic health,weight loss,fitness,stress management,resolutionsWe are going to discuss three "Be's" to jumpstart your new year. Let's get ready to roll.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/12/19/holding-and-folding-speaking-upCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/12/19/holding-and-folding-speaking-up/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/12/19/holding-and-folding-speaking-upSun, 19 Dec 2010 14:30:00 GMTHolding and Folding: Speaking UpHow do we set boundaries for speaking our own truth and sharing our truth with others? Making the wrong decision at the wrong time could be detrimental.... How do we identify the cycle? How do we know our signs? And how do we identify madness and say "STOP!"00:29:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnoboundaries,truth,holistic health,anger,wellnessHow do we set boundaries for speaking our own truth and sharing our truth with others? Making the wrong decision at the wrong time could be detrimental....http://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/12/10/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-to-benot-doCaregivinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/12/10/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-to-benot-do/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/12/10/all-i-want-for-christmas-is-to-benot-doFri, 10 Dec 2010 14:30:00 GMTAll I Want For Christmas Is To BE....Not DO......Titles have a tendency to make us "feel" important. However, what happens when we crawl from under the labels of all the accolades and accomplishments, the pen names, the job descriptions? Who are we and what do we are we going to do with our lives? If you could no longer label yourself in a role, could you just "be"? Are you living? Or are you just doing?00:27:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnoholistc health,wellness,self discovery,self esteem,happinessTitles have a tendency to make us "feel" important. However, what happens when we crawl from under the labels of all the accolades and accomplishments, the penhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/12/03/mommy-are-you-going-to-get-up-tis-the-season-to-be-depressedWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/12/03/mommy-are-you-going-to-get-up-tis-the-season-to-be-depressed/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/12/03/mommy-are-you-going-to-get-up-tis-the-season-to-be-depressedFri, 03 Dec 2010 14:30:00 GMT"Mommy, Are You Going To Get Up?" 'Tis The Season To Be Depressed?It's the most wonderful time of year....for some. However, for a lot of us, including myself, the holiday season brings up a lot of emotion that is uncomfortable and unwelcome. In this show I will discuss my own battle with depression, why I have chosen to make it the basis of my holistic health practice and how to start climbing out of the hole towards a better sense of wellness.00:29:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnoholistic health,depression,diet,exercise,weight lossIt's the most wonderful time of year....for some. However, for a lot of us, including myself, the holiday season brings up a lot of emotion that is uncomfortabhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/11/25/snatching-off-the-band-aids-starting-the-real-healingWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/11/25/snatching-off-the-band-aids-starting-the-real-healing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/11/25/snatching-off-the-band-aids-starting-the-real-healingThu, 25 Nov 2010 23:30:00 GMTSnatching Off The Band-Aids: Starting The Real HealingOf course it hurts....someone grabs that band-aid, every piece of hair that is even thinking about growing has become attached to the inside of it and the next thing you know you are screaming like mad...for a second. The pain is great but temporary. You then notice the wound begins to heal. It may leave a mark. However, if it stays covered up forever, it will never get to "toughen up" from having contact with the elements and while you "feel" protected, your healing process is delayed. Same thing with the REAL reasons as to why we cannot get past the hurdles we need to get over in order to experience our greatest selves to experience our greatest health. Let's get started.00:23:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnoweight loss,holistic health,fitness,exercise,motivationOf course it hurts....someone grabs that band-aid, every piece of hair that is even thinking about growing has become attached to the inside of it and the nexthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/11/19/what-is-your-typeWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/11/19/what-is-your-type/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/11/19/what-is-your-typeFri, 19 Nov 2010 14:00:00 GMTWhat Is Your "Type"?When most of us are in pursuit of something, we start out the process by searching for our "type". What does this mean in the realm of working out, eating well and the way we take care ourselves? And what happens we realize that our "type" has outgrown us, we've outgrown it or just doesn't suit our needs anymore? When is it time to open up to type all over the keyboard and found out what else is out there?00:27:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnoweight loss,fitness,holistic,diet,exerciseWhen most of us are in pursuit of something, we start out the process by searching for our "type". What does this mean in the realm of working out, eating wellhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/11/14/the-piece-missing-from-your-circle-the-peaceWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/11/14/the-piece-missing-from-your-circle-the-peace/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/11/14/the-piece-missing-from-your-circle-the-peaceSun, 14 Nov 2010 19:00:00 GMTThe Piece Missing From Your Circle-The PeaceIn the show, I will discuss why we find it so hard to come to peace with the fact that we deserve to have our lives comes together and why we have a tendency to run and sabotage ourselves when we see ourselves becoming healthier and happier.00:14:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnoholistc,weight loss,self esteem,fitness,emotionsIn the show, I will discuss why we find it so hard to come to peace with the fact that we deserve to have our lives comes together and why we have a tendency tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/11/11/the-defining-momentand-defining-your-momentWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/11/11/the-defining-momentand-defining-your-moment/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/11/11/the-defining-momentand-defining-your-momentThu, 11 Nov 2010 16:30:00 GMTThe Defining Moment....And Defining Your MomentSomething happens....and you KNOW you have to change. You know you need to get the weight off. Where do you start? What do you do? Here is a practical story, the memory of being my highest weight, the danger of not knowing where I wanted to go, and helping you to be clear about the road ahead. 00:25:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnoweight loss,exercise,fitness,holistic,dietSomething happens....and you KNOW you have to change. You know you need to get the weight off. Where do you start? What do you do? Here is a practical sthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/11/05/where-are-you-and-where-do-you-want-to-goWeight Losshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/11/05/where-are-you-and-where-do-you-want-to-go/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/neckbones2nectarines/2010/11/05/where-are-you-and-where-do-you-want-to-goFri, 05 Nov 2010 13:30:00 GMTWhere Are You and Where Do You Want To Go?I will discuss how I got started on this path and I discuss how you can determine where you are and really think about where it is that you want to go with your health holistically.00:27:00Neckbones2Nectarinesnoholistic,health,goals,weight loss,exerciseI will discuss how I got started on this path and I discuss how you can determine where you are and really think about where it is that you want to go with your