Welcome!

Hello everyone. I am so excited to be starting this blog. Food, nutrition and fitness are the 3 things that I enjoy doing, reading about, learning, and teaching others about. I hope that I can bring information to you that will help you change the way you live your life. I am constantly changing the way that I do things whether it is my diet or a fitness program. Variety is definitely the spice of life.

Education:
A little bit about myself. I have a Bachelors in Science in Culinary Management from The Art Institute of Atlanta. I am currently working on a degree in Advanced Health and Fitness from Bryan University. I plan on working on a Masters Degree in Nutrition. Some say that I am a life long college student, but I like to consider myself as a long life student of life.

Family Background
I was born with a rare blood disorder called spherocytosis, where my body does not produce enough red blood cells. At the age of 19, I had my spleen and gall bladder removed. That was not a pleasant feeling or experience. I have always had to watch what I do and eat, even more so now. As a child I saw my grandmother die of heart failure when I was 7. My grandfather died of a heart attack when my mother was just a teen. My father was diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago and my mother has high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I see the people I love deal and go through these things and it makes me stop dead in my tracks. We as people can change the way we eat and live our lives, but only if we truly want to. Doctors and pharmaceutical companies make their money by putting people on medications. They aren't going to tell you what to eat or how to get rid of something, because that is how they make their money. Food and the NATURAL vitamins and minerals they provide are what our body needs to run properly. It is not rocket science. A balanced diet and active exercising will help us live longer, healthier lives.

My Blog
I started this blog to help those that I love and hope to help others that want to change their lifestyle but aren't sure how to. This blog will consist of recipes, educational information, pictures, and I hope to conduct some interviews with professionals in the Nutrition and Fitness Industry. Please feel free to ask me anything you like. I will try to provide answers to your questions and if I can not I will find the right source for you.





Now.....are you ready to...EAT YOUR LIFE RIGHT???

Sincerley,

JuJu






Dedicated to:
This blog and all that I do is dedicated to my family. To my grandmother who passed away, you live inside of me everyday. To my grandfather who also was a Chef, I wish that I could have known you even just a little bit. To my mom who is my biggest supporter no matter what!! To my dad, for always encouraging me to follow my dreams. To my only sister, I love you so much and glad we have each other no matter what!! To my aunts and uncles, you are the best aunts and uncles I could have ever asked for!! And of course to my Fat Kidd, you are an amazing person!!