Snap Back!!!

With the summer just right around the corner, it's the perfect time to SNAP back in shape with healthy & colorful snacks. After finding a wonderful Facebook page with the recipe listed below; Purely Healthy Living, I immediately decided to make this wonderful snack for myself and the kids. Only difference, I added basil instead of parsley. The first picture shows just three ingredients for a flavorful snack. Two ingredients, I actually forgot to include (Oregano & Olive Oil) and is loaded with a burst of flavor. Here's the recipe: 2 large tomatoes, cut 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese 1 tsp. dried oregano Basil Leaves Salt and Pepper to taste a little bit of olive oil for drizzling over the top (optional) Directions: Preheat over to 400 F degrees In a small bowl combine oregano salt and pepper. Top each tomato slice evenly with the Parmesan cheese mixture. Add basil onto of tomatoe followed by the parmesan cheese mixture. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil, this is optional. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until you notice the cheese starts to turn gold. Easy, Delicious and Healthy. Follow Purely Healthy Living on Facebook for more delicious recipes. The second picture is just a collage that I put together showing you the fun and easy process. My kids thoroughly enjoyed their snack and it was healthy. It is also important to incorporate nuts in between meals which contain unsaturated fatty acids and are a great snack and easy to pack when you're on the go. Seen above is an energy blend that I purchased from Costco with Edamame, Cranberries, Almonds, & Pumpkin Kernels. I love them and helps with hunger pains….LOL! Today, my lunch (seen in the fourth picture) consisted of a Raw Kale Salad, and Mangos with Jalapeño Vinaigrette from Whole Foods Market along with my favorite drink of all time "Kevita." I love Kevita as it is a probiotic drink that contains four strains of live probiotics. It is also organic, and vegan and can be found at Whole Foods Market. Find out more about Kevita by clicking HERE! As you can see in the last picture, Wholefoods market is known for their fresh salads. It's my go to spot when I just want to get away and enjoy a scrumptious yet healthy meal. With life moving at such a fast pace, I find it to be true that convenience has a hefty price to pay, and that is your LIFE. Don't always reach for convenient foods such as FAST FOODS as it can definitely have a toll on your health. As always do things in moderation and make healthy choices for your body and in LIFE!!!

Don't Eat Your Heart Out!!!!!!!

Hello there! How is everyone coming along with their New Years resolutions? I never make any resolutions as I always fail. However, this year, I wanted to try something a little different. I told my family that eating junk food was out the door. Would this be considered making a New Year resolution? I think it's a lifestyle change. It just sounds better and makes it a bit more permanent. Well, whatever it is, may it be a mental play on words or not, I have been in the kitchen cooking. Of course, I'm always cooking and dishing up wonderful bath & body products for the skin www.scentsationalsoaps.com but this called for me to create wonderful, light and healthy meals for the body; internally. I absolutely LOVE cooking but found it so not convenient while running a business, along with a husband and two kids. This is NOT TRUE. As with anything, you have got to plan. AND, I'm responsible for what the family eats. With that said I've been browsing a couple of cookbooks and making smoothies for the kids. They love them. I tossed in a few blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, bananas, soy milk and agave nectar in the smoothie listed below and it was absolutely delicious!





Thanks to The Cookbook Called "Everyday Food" from the Kitchens of Martha Stewart, that same day I came across a wonderful looking recipe called "Asian Style Chicken Soup" that was low in calories and very flavorful.



It had ginger, cilanatro, basil leaves, tomatoes, chicken breast, jalapenos and vermicelli noodles in it. I'll be making this again, with only 301 calories per serving. It was a HIT for the family and also a healthy alternative to fast food. I continued to get excited throughout the week and continued on with my healthy cooking streek and made a tasty and comforting butternut squash soap. It was definitely something new that was introduced to the family but has always been a favorite of mine.



What I noticed as I cooked and ate each meal and / or snack, the food is not only better for our bodies but also has the same great flavor. Make healthy choices this year and watch some unwanted body fat begin to fall off. Furthermore, start introducing your kids to those healthy choices as this will make them strong and healthy as they grow.

How bad do YOU want it? What r YOU willing to do for it?

This saturday, I had the great honor and privilege of speaking before a group of wonderfully courageous women who are apart of a non-profit organization called Shepherd's Door. Shepherd’s Door is a domestic Violence Resource Center, that provides a safe and secure refuge for women who are ready to put an end to the cycle of violence that has shaken and shattered their lives. Through direct rescue intervention, residential support in the transition, counseling, and resources linkage new beginnings are launched and lives are changed forever and women are made able to begin again via the outreach efforts of Shepherd's Door. The experience got me to thinkin about my own life; which further inspired me to pose some questions to you that I asked of myself:

. Are you genuinely and authentically happy with your life? With who you are?

. If you had it to do over, what would you change about your life?

. Would you marry or date you if you were You?

. Do you believe you have control of your whole life?

. If you don't...who have you relinquished control of your life to?

. Do you treat yourself kind and with respect?

. When you look in the mirror, do you like who and what looks back at you?

. Have you forgiven yourself?

. Have you forgiven those who have trespassed against you?

The take away from Saturday's event was to forgive yourself for the choices you may have made that didn't serve you. Forgive that person who you feel has wronged you. When you forgive others, it allows the Universe to not only lighten your heart, but also forgives you for wrongs you may have committed.

The second take away I derived from the luncheon was to walk in love. The more love you express, the more love you'll receive.

Lastly, move on.If we continue to live in the past, we'll continue to draw unto ourselves the same kind of people, situations and circumstances that we attracted in the past that didn't serve us.

We want to hear your answers. Feel free to share with us your story.

In closing, I'd like to thank Toushonta Hogan and Tanisia Offrey for the wonderful opportunity of speaking before the ladies of: Shepherd's Door.

Fee King
Your Health and Fitness go-to-girl
www.uniquefeesiquesla.com

The kindness of Strangers

Sunday, March 20th, 2011 7:25 a.m., I, Fee King, ran my first marathon. I ran this marathon in honor of my best friend, Louise Pinion, who passed in 2009 and my high school sweetheart, Michael Morgan, who passed of Leukemia in 1987. I ran this marathon to help me push through obstacles, fears and insecurities. I ran this marathon in hopes of inspiring other women to get their S.piritual H.ouse I. in order T.oday! Not tomorrow...but right now in this moment.

Along the route; which began at Dodger Stadium, there were nameless people, young, old, white, black, Asian, Spanish, Middle Eastern, there to cheer me along my journey. It's quite beautiful and emotional when you make eye contact with a complete stranger...and in that moment you connect on a level that words cannot describe. That happened for me twice. My eyes met a beautiful Asian woman and a beautiful black woman who's energy propelled me to that finish line.

I only relied on the spirit and memories of my late best friend Louise to ensure that I cross that finish line. And..without fail, she brought me home.Louise was and still is my Biggest cheerleader. I ran to let both her and Michael know that a day has not gone by that I don;'t think about them, miss them, honor and love them. My life has been improved because of the love I shared with those two individuals. How fortunate am I? Very!

IT may be hard to believe, but at mile 4, I didn't know how I would complete 26.2 miles. I was ready to Quit, but I didn't. From mile 10 to 11, I chanted(prayed) for Focus, strength and Determination. At mile 14, I was pleasantly greeted by a sign that had my name on it held by my clients: Sarah Adolphson and Robbie Weimer.WE get what we earnestly ask for and what we believe we deserve.

I am a very...VERY independent and socially introverted person; which means I know a lot of people and a lot of people know me' however, I'm alone more often than not. People refer to me as the social butterfly. I partake of various social events and activities around L.A.; however, I tend to isolate myself from people when I'm in need. I've become very prideful when it comes to sharing my fears and struggles with people; as well as allowing my ego to get in the way of asking for help. This has both served me well and enabled me at times. Running this marathon allowed me to rely upon and even ask people for help. While running, I asked the Universe to support my efforts. I chanted for strength, focus and a winning spirit. I thanked every single person who handed me water, oranges, gatorade (even though I'm opposed to it because of the high levels of acid in it), sprayed pain reliever on my legs and thighs; as well as every person who held their hand out for me to shake it. Wow! In that moment, It was confirmed to me that WE are ALL connected. Please read it again, WE are ALL connected. There were two tables at two different locations of Middle Eastern men in turbans who had cut fresh oranges for me. I had to hold it together ya'll. IT was too soon in the race for me to break down in tears. Thank you to those men for supporting me.

That break down and cry moment came 800 meters from the finish line at the corner of San Vicente and Ocean. As I turned the corner for the long stretch to the finish line, I heard someone call it, " You only have 800 meters left." I had no comprehension of how long that was, but I knew it was less than a mile. lol. I finally lifted my head up to realize I was directly across the street from the area I was standing at February 2009 and received a very obvious sign from my late best friend, Louise Pinion, that I deserved better. At that moment, February 8th, 2009, I decided to STOP doing the things I had been doing if I wanted to have a better life. Today, My life is quite wonderful.

Toushonta (Scentsational Soaps) and myself (Unique FEESIQUES Urban Fitcamps) is spreading this act of relying upon the kindness of strangers by blessing three people, who comment and share their story of triumph and overcoming an obstacle on our blog site. We want to help you Feel Unique and look Scentsational.

You can WIN:
. 2 Outdoor Urban Unique FEESIQUES Fitcamps
. 1 bar of handmade Scentsational Soap after your workout
. 1 Herbalife Shrink-N-Drink Antioxidant tea

Your Fitness go-to-girl
Fee King
www.uniquefeesiquesla.com

March Madness! Are WE gettin what we want out of our lives?

Happy Monday Family. I cannot believe it's March. Where has this year gone? I don't know about you, but I have accomplished more in the 3 months of the New Year than I did in 12 months of 2010. Stay on Fire my sistahs. FYI! When I say sistahs, I mean all my ladies, okay. Needed to get that out of the way. I want my SISTAHS to Re-ignite your New Year Determinations. Re-Focus and Re-Commit to gettin your S.piritual H.ouse. I.in order T.ODAY! AND...get specific and clear about who you are. Why you're here? AND...what you want and need to do in order to be successful at your life. Meditate, fast, chant or pray on it daily.

Last Friday, I had the great pleasure of being interviewed as L.A.;'s fitness guru on Detroit's 93.7 The Beat radio station. The topic was self-esteem and how it affects African-American women and their health.IT was both an honor and an eye-opening experience; as I was able to connect via phone calls and via facebook posts to women who were willing to show their vulnerable side and admit that their self-esteem plummeted when their weight went up. This thing is real ya'll. Think about how good it makes you feel when you treat yourself to that new outfit, shoes or when you're packing your bag for that much anticipated and hard worked for vacation you saved up for and now you're finally going on it. It's a morale booster, right? We all have them and we all need them more often than not. Some of us will actually work out and diet down to lose that last 10, 15 or 20 pounds; just so we can look good on said vacation only to gain half of it back before we get back home.

Here are some of the tips and suggestions I recommended to the callers:
. Write out exactly what you wish to accomplish with your body and be specific
. Set a time-frame. Example: I want to lose 15 pounds of fat by: __________. I want to tone up and firm up my inner thighs, buttocks and triceps by: ____________. I want to fit into a size:_____________ I want to get off my cholesterol medication by: ____________

. Consult a professional who can help you stay safe and accountable to your goal

. Lastly, stop telling yourself what you cannot afford; when you're affording to get your hair and nails done once every two weeks and affording new shoes and eye lashes.

. Prioritize. When you put out into the Universe that you're worth it, the Universe responds in kind by making a way out of no way. As a personal trainer and wellness coach, I speak for not only myself; however other fitness professionals that I work with when I say the illusion of a recession has allowed us to be even more creative and flexible with our prices and programs. SO...get out of your own way, give your self-esteem a boost by taking care of the only mind, body and soul you have. Do it Today.

I'll leave you with this: this morning I met my first client at her home at 7:20 a.m. I text her to meet me outside; as our workout would be on the outside today. She was nervous, but she trusted me and went along with my program. She shared with me that she was intimidated by working outside in her neighborhood for fear of people staring. Not only were her neighbors and passerbyers staring; but they were showing her love and support by winking, smiling and giving her the thumbs up.We used things throughout her neighborhood, such as: a the firehouse brick wall for wall squats. We used a gate to support her balance for abductor/adductors (inner and outer thighs); as well as the side walk for cardio (jumping jacks, high knees, side-to-sides and walking lunges). The Universe and ALL of us in it, really do want you to succeed. More importantly, you have to want you to Succeed.

Your Health and Fitness Go-to-girl
Fee King