Dreamgirl Diet

As most of you probably heard yesterday, Jennifer Hudson is the new spokeswoman for the popular Weight Watchers program. Our favorite dreamgirl has lost a significant amount of weight after the birth of her son. According to Hudson, this isn’t a diet, but a lifestyle change. I commend Ms. Hudson for being a curvy BG, but still trying to be more health conscious.

I’ve always heard such great things about Weight Watchers, but have never been on any diet; but I do love their frozen meals!

Have you ever tried Weight Watchers? Have you ever been on a diet? Do you think diets work? Please share.

**The winner of the Covergirl Queen Collection Bronzer is K-Bear. Please send me your mailing address. Congrats!

Peeled Perfection!

Since I’ve traded in my favorite treat – gummi bears for healthier bites, I’ve tried many nuts and fruit snacks, but none have stacked up to Peeled Snacks. This fairly new line of all-natural, organic dried fruits and nuts have been my go-to treats throughout my pregnancy.

Not only are Peeled Snacks packed with tons of nutritional benefits, they are all very tasty too! It’s hard to believe that there is no sugar or oil added. Since I love tart and tangy goodies, my favorite ones are the dried pineapples and cherries.


Visit www.peeledsnacks.com to find a store near you that carries Peeled Snacks.

Are you a fan of dried fruit and nuts? What do you snack on to stay healthy?

**Btw, the winner of the brow powder from Monday was Shawnta!

Handy Hand Sanitizers!

Now that we’re fast-approaching the cold & flu season, it’s time to stock up on those tried and true travel-size hand sanitizers. These handy anti-bacterial cleansers are perfect for killing germs when you aren’t able to wash your hands with soap and water. If you’re like me, you take public transportation daily and touch numerous handrails and other frequently-touched surfaces that are littered with bacteria. So be safe the season and throw a couple of these sanitizers in your purse.

Also, be sure to get your free Swine Flu vaccine once it becomes available for everyone next month.

Do you use travel-size hand sanitizers?

Check out some of these choices:


Purell Hand Sanitizer in Crisp Apple available at www.drugstore.com for $2.99


Walgreen’s Hand Sanitizer available at www.walgreens.com for $0.99


Burt’s Bees Hand Sanitzer with Aloe & Witch Hazel available at www.walgreens.com for $4.99


Pure Seduction Anti-bacterial Hand Sanitizer available at www.victoriassecret.com for $3


EO Peppermint Hand Sanitizer Spray available at www.smallflower.com for $2.99


Orange Vanilla All-Natural Travel Size Hand Sanitizer available at www.bathandbodyworks.com for $3.50

**The winners of the Queen Latifah fragrance are Nerd Girl and K-Bear! Congrats, please email me your mailing addresses. Thanks to all who participated. Be sure to check BGG daily – I’m going to have an ultimate gift bag giveaway soon.

Healthy Snacking: Fresh Fruits!

This summer I’ve tried to curb my appetite for sugary sweets like gummi bears and Skittles. Instead, I’ve opted for delicious fresh fruits. We all need to make a conscious effort to make fruits a part of our daily diets.

The summer is the best season to get your hands on a the freshest fruits available and for a more affordable price. Right now, the fruits in season are: blueberries, blackberries, apples, melons, grapes, nectarines and peaches. Add them to a salad or keep them at work for a healthy snack.

So put down those sugary snacks and head to your local farmer’s market or produce store to stock up on fruits that are tasty and good for you!

What are your favorite fruits?

Get Moving!

For those of you who have been procrastinating when it comes to working out, there’s no better time to start than now! With summer in full-swing, there are so many outdoor options for exercising. I know that many of us BGs put off working out to preserve our ‘dos, but our health should always come first. Doing at least 30 minutes of cardio 3 times a week will keep those pesky pounds away and our hearts healthy.

What’s your favorite work-out routine? Do you prefer bike riding, jogging, swimming, etc? For those BGs with relaxed tresses, do you oftentimes forgo working out in an effort to keep your lovely locks straight?

**Btw, the winner of the Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Facial Mask is Calming Corners. Please email me your mailing address. You will have 7 days from today to respond, otherwise, I will have to select another winner. Congrats!

Let’s Talk About Sex!

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending The Body Shop and MTV’s Staying Alive Foundation Say “Yes, Yes, Yes,” To Safe Sex event with Solange Knowles. The press event was held to promote and reinforce the importance of practicing safe sex. Research shows that last year 2.5 million people were infected with HIV; nearly half are ages 15-24.

To help spread the word, The Body Shop is launching an exclusive Tantalizing Lip Butter ($8) in an effort to raise funds for HIV/AIDS awareness ($5 of each butter sold will go towards the foundation). Solange, a spokeswoman for the campaign, was there to answer questions and yours truly asked her if she felt as though recording artists should take more responsibility with their lyrics in regards to practicing safe sex.

Click here to listen to her answer. *I taped it sideways by mistake! lol

Do you think people have become more complacent toward practicing safe sex and the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS? Leave a comment and one lucky reader will win the dragon fruit-flavored lip butter. The winner will be selected randomly and announced tomorrow. Hopefully, every one else will go out and purchase the lip butter and help support the cause. Beauty with a purpose is always good!


Available at www.thebodyshop.com for $8

Get an Electrifying Smile!

Call me old-fashioned, but it was only recently that I became hip to the wonderful world of electric toothbrushes! Of course, I knew about them, but I always thought that they were too expensive. Thanks to my mother-in-law who gifted me with the practical gadget, I am now obsessed with the cleaning devices.

They are great at keeping teeth clean and gums healthy in between dentist visits. Plus, you can find quality ones within your budget. I can’t believe it took me so long to take advantage of dental technology!

Do you use electric toothbrushes? Are you one of the millions who has a fear of the dentist? Please share!

Check out these bustling bristles:


Oral B Triumph Professional Care Toothbrush available at www.macys.coom for $129.99


Crest Spin Brush Pro Charge Powered Toothbrush available at www.walgreens.com for $20.99


Philip Sonic Care Set (includes two toothbrushes) available available at www.drugstore.com for $22.99


Philips Sonic Care Healthy White Tooth Brush available at www.target.com for $109.99


Oral B Slim Pulsonic Toothbrush available at www.macys.com for $59.99

**The winner of the IMAN eyeshadow is Shawnta! Please email me your mailing address. Congrats!