The New Black Cultural Diet

Black America, Body Beautiful - Inaugural Podcast Show - Hosts Dr. Eric Bailey and Gloria Bailey

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:15:00 +0000

Greetings Everyone,

As you may not know, NBCD is also affiliated with another one of our new websites -- Black America, Body Beautiful: http://www.blackamericabodybeautiful.com/. Black America Body Beautiful website is focused on promoting more accurate and diverse representations of physical and visual images associates with African Americans.

Our vision for our website is to have all African Americans to feel more positive about their physical and visual images as well as to improve the physical and cultural imagery associated with African Americans.

One of our major activities with our website is to produce special Podcast Shows related to our mission. Black America Body Beautiful Podcast Shows are hosted by my wife - Gloria and I. We discuss and DEBATE all issues related to African American body images, body types and standards of beauty. These are topics that you will not hear discussed ANY WHERE else!

Check out our 1st Inaugural Show right here: "Why Isn't There More Positive Physical & Visual Images of African Americans in Mainstream America Media?"

After listening to our show, feel free to send us your comments at:
feedback@blackamericabodybeautiful.com

Come on and join our CREATIVE CONVERSATION about this issue!!

Brand New NBCD Podcast Show - New EHHD 101 Podcast - Southern States &" to Health

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:52:00 +0000

Greetings Everyone,

I know you were probably wondering when will there be another New Black Cultural Diet Podcast Show. Well, I have finally made enough time in very busy schedule to sit myself down to do an NBCD Podcast Show. This Podcast Show became a priority for me and I hope for many others.

My new NBCD Podcast show is entitled"

African American Men - Part II - "Man-Up" to Health Show

Because of the recent deaths among celebrity African American men and the fact that I just celebrated my 50th birthday, I felt obligated and inspired to do this show specifically for all the African American men & brothers in the world! This Part II show talks about more of the data and my own personal health & medical issues in order to get anyone who is listening to our shows particularly all African American males to do something POSITIVE for their health!!

The time is NOW and it is a major PRIORITY for us to help ALL AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN to "MAN-UP!"

After listening to the show, email us at: feedback@newblackculturaldiet.com or administrator@newblackculturaldiet.com to share your health issues or to ask for additional health or medical assistance. I am more than willing to get the most accurate health information to you!

IT'S TIME TO "MAN-UP" TO HEALTH!!

Brand New NBCD Podcast Show - New EHHD 101 Podcast - Southern States &" to Healthe Most Obese in the Nation to Health

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:21:00 +0000

Greetings NBCD Members,

Today, I want to inform you of my latest EHHD 101 International Podcast Show entitled, "Southern States and Blacks are the Most Obese in the Nation." This show is based upon the latest data coming from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's report -- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - July 18, 2008.

Check out the International Podcast Show right here:

"Southern States and Blacks are the Most Obese in the Nation"

or check out EHHD 101 Blog to get more of my thoughts and details about this very significant show and report!

Let me know what you think! Email our show at: ebailey8@aol.com or call our hot line at: 252-561-5886!

New EHHD 101 Podcast - Disparities in Physician Care

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:43:00 +0000

Greetings NBCD members,

I wanted to let you know that I just recorded another Ethnic Health & Health Disparities 101: Breakin' Down the Issues Podcast show. The show is called:

"Disparities in Physican Care: Experiences & Perceptions of a Multi-Ethnic America"

You can download the show right here:

Podcast Show #5 - Disparities in Physican Care

After listening to the show, please feel free to email me at: ebailey8@aol.com or call the hot line at: 252-561-5886 to share your comments. You can also visit the EHHD 101 blog at: http://ethnichealthandhealthdisparities101.blogspot.com

Check it out and lets make our voice heard!

New Stroke Awareness Campaign for African Americans

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:06:00 +0000

Greetings Everyone,

As you know with our New Black Cultural Diet blog, we examine and dialogue about as many health and medical issues as we can that's related to African Americans. Recently, I have been informed of a new public health awareness campaign focusing on African Americans and Stroke.

Stroke is the number #3 cause of death and disabilty among African Americans. Did you know that the risk of stroke in African Americans is TWICE as high as in white Americans? Stroke is very important to me because I have close family members who have had strokes and they are stroke survivors. One family member is very close to me. She is doing very well and has educated me about how she has adapted to everyday living while being a stroke survivor!

The Ad Council and American Stroke Association have released this Public Service Announement to raise awareness and help save lives in our community. Check out the video:

Stroke Awareness Video

After you check out the video, let me know what you think about it. Email me at: feedback@newblackculturaldiet.com Share the video with your family and friends and let's save lives!

Another Ethnic Health & Health Disparities Podcast Show - Childhood Obesity

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Sat, 31 May 2008 14:14:00 +0000

Greetings Everyone,

Well, it looks like our new Nationally Syndicated Podcast Show -- "Ethnic Health & Health Disparities 101: Breakin' Down the Issues" has taken off and being well-received by all the listeners who are downloaded the shows!! We truly appreciate the downloads and overwhelming support for our new show that focuses on the latest health and medical reports on ethnic health and health disparity issues in the United States.

Our latest show entitled, "Childhood Obesity Rates Have Stabilized?" is our discussion and debate whether the latest reports are truly accurate in claiming this major conclusion. If you would like to hear the show, check it out right here!

Podcast Show #4: Childhood Obesity Rates Have Stabilized?

Let us know what you think. Email me at: ebailey8@aol.com or contact me at: 252-561-5886. You can also check out our specific blog EHHD 101 Blog!
Let your voice be heard, contact us and let's do something about CHILDHOOD OBESITY FOR ALL OF OUR COMMUNITIES!!!

Special Preview of New Nationally-Syndicated Podcast Show: Ethnic Health & Health Disparities 101 - Breakin' Down the Issues

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:43:00 +0000

Greetings,

Today, I want to share with this audience my latest venture which is Nationally-Syndicated Podcast Show called, "Ethnic Health & Health Disparities 101: Breakin' Down the Issues."

These new podcast shows highlight the current and topical health and medical issues affecting ethnic and health disparity commuities across the United States. We also examine many of the neglected health issues that gets overlooked by the national media so that we can discover new ways to reduce the misconceptions associated with ethnic health & health disparities AND arriving at solutions to ELIMINATE HEALTH DISPARITIES!

If you would like to preview our latest podcast show -- Check it out here!

"U.S. Women's Life Expectancy Declining" - Podcast Show #3

Let me know what you think. Email me at: ebailey8@aol.com or call at: 252-561-5886 and your input may be included on our next show!

If you like it, you can subscribe to it as well. Just go to: http://ethnichealthandhealthdisparities101.blogspot.com

The New Black Cultural Diet Cooking Show -- "Healthy Pizza For Kids" - Segment 1

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:57:00 +0000

Greetings,

Well, it looks like we have completed re-editing our entire first show and now ALL of the SIX segments are available for viewing on YouTube or on our website -- www.newblackculturaldiet.com.

Check out our first segment of our show -- "Healthy Pizza for Kids" right here:

Segment 1 - Healthy Pizza for Kids

After viewing our cooking show, send us an email at: feedback@newblackculturaldiet.com
and let us know what you think about it.

In addition, if you want to subscribe to all of our New Cooking Shows, send us an email at: feedback@newblackculturaldiet.com

Finally, we would like for you to SUBSCRIBE to our podcasts so go to: http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheNewBlackCulturalDiet and you be able to listen to all of our upcoming podcast shows.

Promotional Clip of New Show -- The New Black Cultural Diet Cooking Show

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:59:00 +0000

Greetings Everyone,

Surprisingly, there has been a fantastic response by viewers and readers of this blog and our website regarding our new video show -- The New Black Cultural Diet Cooking Show! We are in the process of producing and taping several shows yet before we truly premiere our cooking show, I shot a pilot for the cooking show. The pilot only includes me (Dr. B). Mrs B was not included in the pilot promotional video because she was not available at the time for the taping. So just remember after viewing the pilot, Mrs. B will join me on a regular basis for a majority of the cooking show.

We will also be improving our studio for shooting the NBCD Cooking Show. So hopefully, I have answered several questions from our initial viewers and followers of the New Black Cultural Diet Promotional Video Clip.

Here is the link to our pilot promotional video -- "The New Black Cultural Diet Cooking Show Promotional Clip."

Please send us your comments at: feedback@newblackculturaldiet.com

Ethnic Health & Health Disparities 101: Breakin' Down The Issues

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:05:00 +0000

Greetings Everyone,

Today was also the premiere of our new Podcast Show -- "Ethnic Health & Health Disparities 101: Breakin' Down the Issues. In this series of Nationally Syndicated Podcast shows, we will highlight many of the current and topical health and medical issues affecting ethnic and health disparity communities across the United States. We will also examine many of the neglected health issues that gets overlooked by the national media so that we can discover new ways to reduce the misconceptions associated with ethnic health and health disparities and arrive at solutions to ELIMINATE HEALTH DISPARITIES!

So Check out and subscribe to our Premiere show right here -- Ethnic Health & Health Disparities 101: Breakin' Down the Issues.

The New Black Cultural Diet Cooking Show - Promotional Clip

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:08:00 +0000

Greetings Everyone,

Well, it's here -- The New Black Cultural Diet Coooking Show! We have premiered our pilot promotional clip on YouTube. Simply go to Beetle8 videos and check out the clip which highlights the coming of our new cooking show!!

Christmas & Holiday Healthy Eating

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:55:00 +0000

Greetings Everyone,

Now that it is the new year -- 2008 -- many of us are reminded of the type of foods that we consumed during Christmas and the Holidays. I'm sure some of us ate a little bit too much in some areas.

Yet do not be discouraged! I am showing you some photos and then later with a recipe from my family's Christmas & Holiday meals. As always, we prepared our foods in a very healthy method (eliminating extra sodium and adding healthy substitutes) and ate in healthy portions (not oversized or big portions). Our meals were traditional such as:

Ham (low sodium and extra lean)

Scallop potatoes (substitute low fat milk and Weight Watchers cheese)

Green Beans

Stuffing (low sodium)

Check it out!

Thanksgiving Day Healthy Dinner

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:47:00 +0000

Here is the entire crew of the New Black Cultural Diet team preparing our healthy Thanksgiving Day Dinner!
Check it all out.
Email us as: feedback@newblackculturaldiet.com

Start to Finish!

Thanksgiving Day Healthy Turkey and Appetizers - Step by Step Procedure

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:10:00 +0000

As promised, here is the step by step procedure for preparing and cooking a Healthy Turkey and appetizers for your HOLIDAY festivities.

The first step: PREPARE THE TURKEY!

Here is the recipe:

Thanksgiving Day Healthy Turkey and Appetizers Recipe*
Shallot and Thyme-Rubbed Roasted Turkey
Ingredients to Shallot and Thyme paste:
24 shallots, peeled and quartered
8 garlic cloves, peeled
6 Tbs olive oil
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 Tbs . finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 Tbs. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Ingredients for Turkey
15-16 lb. turkey
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions

Position oven rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 350F.

Place shallots, garlic and thyme sprigs in a small ovenproof baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.

Cover dish with foil and bake until shallots are very tendor but not brown, about one hour. Uncover and cool 30 minutes.

Place garlic, half of shallots and oil in work bowl of a food processor. Add chopped thyme, mustard, salt and pepper. Process until almost smooth.

Transfer paste to a small bowl. Shallot paste can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to four days.

Rinse turkey inside and out with cold running water and pat dry.

Starting at the neck end, carefully slide your hand between the turkey's skin and breast to loosen skin. Spread a half cup of shallot paste under skin and over breast meat.

Tuck wings underneath the body of the turkey and the legs together loosely with kitchen twine or dental floss so the turkey will hold its shape.

Place turkey on a small wire rack set inside a large roasting pan. Spread a half cup of shallot past all over the outside of the turkey neck, gizzard and heart and place onion, celery and thyme sprigs in the pan around turkey.

Bring a cup of the wine and two cups of the broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Pour boiling liquid into bottom of roasting pan.

Cover breast loosely with foil and place turkey in oven. Roast for one and a half hours.
Add a cup of the broth and a cup of wine to the pan and roast turkey another 30 minutes.
Remove foil and add a cup broth to pan.

Continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh registers 175F, another one to one and a half hours. During roasting, cover exposed parts of turkey with foil as needed to prevent over-browning and add more broth if pan juices evaporate.

Remove turkey from oven and transfer to a platter. Tent turkey loosely with foil and let rest 30 minutes -- its internal temperature will rise another 5 - 10 degrees.
Reserving drippings and discard neck, gizzard and heart.

Place turkey on a serving platter, carve and serve with gravy.

THAT'S YOUR HEALTHY THANKSGIVING ROASTED TURKEY!!

Check out our video!

New Healthy Thanksgiving Day Dinner and Appetizer Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:24:00 +0000

It's actually Thanksgiving Day and our family is preparing our entire Thanksgiving Dinner.
Yet this time we are preparing a delicious HEALTHY Turkey Dinner along with the appetizers to go along with it.

I am going to show you every part of our Turkey Day Dinner. From the start of the preparation of the Turkey, to the cutting up of the appetizers, to the finished cooked Turkey and the final dishes presented on the dinning room table. You will see my entire family involved in the Turkey Day tradition.

Thanksgiving is about giving Thanks, SHARING IT WITH OUR LOVED ONES and it's about EATING HEALTHY MEALS - including Turkey Day dinner.

Let me know what you think when you see it all here at: feedback@newblackculturaldiet.com

Completed - NBCD 2007 Weight Loss Challenge!

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:10:00 +0000

It doesn't seem possible, but the 2007 New Black Cultural Diet Weight Loss Challenge is over! Of course with any challenge, initially you think to yourself -- How Am I Going to Do This?

Yet as each day and month went by, I didn't think about it near as much primarily because I developed a regimen that fit my lifestyle and comfortable to me. That's the reason why I am glad that I stayed focused on the four major elements of the NBCD regimen:

Body Image

Food Selection

Food Preparation

Exercise and Physical Fitness

Over these past 6 months, perhaps the most interesting aspect was the fact that my schedule changed constantly throughout this time period. From the winter month of February to the early spring months of March, April and May and then to the summer months of June and July, the choices of food, preparation and exercise & physical fitness regimen had to change in accordance with the weather and my change of schedule.

Yet the biggest test was -- how do I feel about my health now and am I happy with how I look? The answer is "Yes -- I feel very happy and please how my body image is," AND "Yes -- I feel better about my health condition now than six months ago."

Below is my current photo after the NBCD Weight Loss Challenge. Let me know what you think at: feedback@newblackculturaldiet.com

I want to also thank everyone who was interested in joining the Weight Loss Challenge. Additionally, I want to thank our sponsor -- Mrs. Dash and all of their fine products!

Beginning My 6th Month on the Challenge!

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 18:20:00 +0000

Well, it's finally here -- the 6th month of my New Black Cultural Diet Challenge!

I feel really good that I have kept focus on all four areas of the NCBD challenge. They are:

1. Body Image
2. Food Selection
3. Food Preparation
4. Exercise and Physical Fitness

Some people said it was going to be tough on me particularly during the summer months and the holidays that occur during the late spring and summer. Quite honestly, it's been easier because I know that I can still eat the foods that I enjoy during the spring and summer yet make modifications in the portion size and select healthier versions of them. The key is just to maintain the same regimen while also experimenting with more variety of foods!!

In particular, I have come across a number of great lower calorie and delicious microwave luncheons from Stouffer's Lean Cuisine! You have to check out their line of new products particularly

Ginger Garlic Stir Fry with Chicken - 4g fat - only 290 calories
Glazed Chicken - 3.5g fat - only 220 calories
Chicken Carbonara - 7g fat - only 270 calories
Deep Dish Three Meat Pizza - 9g fat - only 350 calories

Additionally, these Stouffer's Lean Cuisines were on special at the grocery store -- 5 for $10.00. Now that's a bargin! I just waited for these Lean Cuisines to go on sale from one grocery store to another (usually they do during the summer) and stock up on them!! Go to: www.leancuisine.com and check out all the great tasting and low calorie dishes that fits my lifestyle and ethnic taste!

I am also trying out a new set of work-out DVDs! Of course, they are Billy Blanks but this particular workout DVDs are called:

Billy Blanks All New Bootcamp Elite

This package includes:

Three New Elite Workouts:

Mission One - Get Started
Mission Two - Maximum Power
Mission Three - Rock Solid Abs

All New Weighted Elite Billy Bands
7-Day Eating Plan

I also get excited (geeked-up) for the Billy Blanks workouts and these are no different!! He goes over the basics, but this time with more explanation of the moves and how it will improve your body parts and muscles and then he adds his own wit and humor to the workout maneuvers! Yes, Billy Blanks looks like he is having more fun in his videos and including more persons of color in this videos! That's always good!

Well, there you have it! I am continuing the NBCD Challenge for the 6th month!! If you want to share any comments or suggestions, please send me an email at: feedback@newblackculturaldiet.com. I will include your comments on future blogs and shows!

Additionally, watch out for some brand new event to happen here on the New Black Cultural Diet Website!!

Relaxing at the Pool, Staying Fit and Keeping to the 2007 Weight Loss Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Mon, 28 May 2007 03:04:00 +0000

What's Up Everyone,

I am still following my New Black Cultural Diet Challenge and this month of May has gone pretty fast. With all the activities going on this month, it's amazing how easy it is to stay on this fitness challenge. I really do not have to think about the major areas anymore (body image, food selection, food preparation & physical fitness/exercise) because it is AUTOMATIC!

For example, my family and I had a festive event at our house and we served everyone with healthier versions of the foods that they liked. Healthy versions of pizza and snacks for the kids as well as low-sodium hot dogs and turkey burgers. The kids and adults loved them!

The next day, I got up early and went through my intense football workout! Yes, it is still high volume with much intensity from the start to the finish!! Again, I amaze myself that once I get into the workout, it goes so fast and my intensity through each drill is high! Of course, I have those moment when I'm thinking -- "why don't I just take it easy" -- yet before you know it that thought goes away and I'm back sprinting through the drill!!

Finally, later in the morning, here I am relaxing at the pool! As you can tell, I am doing my best to move my fitness regimen to a higher level and keep my body as fit as it can be at my age!

If you have any comments, feedback or suggestions, send them to: feedback@newblackculturaldiet.com or if you want to be on our next Podcast Show send me an email at: administrator@newblackculturaldiet.com

Staying With the Challenge - Beginning The 4th Month!

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Tue, 08 May 2007 18:52:00 +0000

Well, I am still going strong with the 2007 New Black Cultural Diet Challenge! Some say this is too long of a challenge, yet I felt that it needed to be an entire 6 months because of the change of season from Winter to Spring then to Summer! So I wanted myself and of course everyone who is following the 2007 New Black Cultural Diet Challenge to maintain our focus throughout these challenging months and seasons!

Yes, that's right -- I have continued to watch and maintain my regimens in the four areas of the New Black Cultural Diet Challenge. They are:

Body Image

Food Selection

Food Preparation

Exercise & Physical Fitness

It really pays off to have these 4 areas to concentrate upon because they act as a REMINDER to stay focus in only these areas. Of course, there are other issues related to weight loss, but these four areas have heighten my areas to achieve successful healthy weight loss.

For Body Image, check out my photo and let me know what you think! Send comments at: feedback@newblackculturaldiet.com . I am doing my best to stay with the challenge!!

By the way, I have TRADEMARKED the New Black Cultural Diet Logo! It is on the website and I explain its description and meanings!

Working on My ABs & Finding New Healthy Foods!

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:11:00 +0000

Yes, this is my monthly update for all of my activities associated with the 2007 New Black Cultural Diet Weight Loss Challenge! As you know, this Weight Loss Challenge focuses on four major areas: Body Image, Food Selection, Food Preparation and Exercise/Physical Fitness.

Well, during this past month, I concentrated on two areas in particular --

Working on My ABS
Finding New Healthy Foods

Now that I have started and continued my Billy Blanks AB workouts, my stomach area REALLY feels and is beginning to look different. My major goal in concentrating in my stomach area is for toning as well as to loose some of those extra inches around my belly. Believe me, this is a very difficult area to loose this inches particularly for guys! Interestingly, for guys, it seems like it is ok to have several extra inches in your stomach area and to actually have a gut!! Well, that's not me and this is an area that I have always wanted to get control of! With the help of the specific workouts, I feel much more CONFIDENT that I can complete this intense training for my ABS but now I FEEL THE TIGHTNESS IN MY BELLY AREA!! THAT MAKES ME FEEL MORE MUSCULAR AND TONED!!

As for finding new healthy foods with regards to food selection, I realize that I have more of an appetite particularly after working out. So therefore, I had to find a healthy "SNACK" in between my major meals of the day. The snack that I have found is called:

BRUSCHETTA VEGETABLE CRACKERS

These vegetable crackers are great tasting, all-natural, crunchy snacks. The are all natural made with no genetically engineered ingredients, made with organic wheat flour, no hydrogenated oils and it is LOW FAT!! And most importantly to me at this phase of the Weight Loss Challenge, these crackers taste GOOD!!! Yes, they taste very good and they feel me up between my meals. Now that I have added these crackers to my food selection, I noticed that there are now other companies that are producing more VEGETABLE-BASED CRACKERS!! This is a good thing for all of us, particularly when it's hard to eat healthy in between our healthy meals!!

So hang in there and I am doing the same!! It's not easy because its Spring time and there are so many events and cerermonies to attend and everyone wants to serve food at every event. I am continuing to be very selective in the foods that I eat at these events. I am staying strong and feeling good that I find healthy foods at any social, community, family or cultural event!!

Interview with Weight Loss Tips.com

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 03:17:00 +0000

Recently, I was asked by the folks at Weight Loss Tips.com to share my opinions about the New Black Cultural Diet Program. As you know, I have been sharing my program with each and everyone of you and now you can have another opportunity to learn more about what I have gone through with my weight, health and physical fitness issues. So check out my interview at - Eric's Interview with Weight Loss Tips -- and let me know what you think about it. Hopefully, it was helpful and it will give you more ideals on how to stay with the New Black Cultural Diet Weight Loss Challenge like I am doing right now!

Update - March - My New Black Cultural Diet Weight Loss Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 17:43:00 +0000

It is March 4th, and here I am giving you an update of my New Black Cultural Diet Weight Loss Challenge. I can't believe one month has passed already and I have been following my weight loss requirements. Specifically, I have adhered to:

Body Image -- I have started on concentrating specific exercising on my trouble areas primarily my waist and upper body. My goal is to improve these areas. I do not have a requirement of inches. As long as I have recognized these areas and NOW taking action to gradually improve these areas that's why I feel that I can improve my body image in these specific areas.

Food Selection -- I have continued to eat more of my favorite fruits and vegetables. I regularly eat apples, bananas, grapes and oranges! I also have eaten more salads primarily all types of salads with some pasta! I am also reducing my food portions slightly so that I do not come close to overeating a particular meal.

Food Preparation -- I have continued to bake, grill and steam my foods. The use of Mrs. Dash to season my vegetables and meats add the type of flavor that I like.

Exercise & Physical Fitness -- I have changed my regular weekly exercise regimens. I work out on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. On Tuesdays, I do my Billy Blanks Fat Blasting tape (60 mins) and then get on the stationary bike for 10 minutes. That's it. On Thursdays, I do my Billy Blakes AB workout (30 mins), lift my barbell weights (specific reps for my arms - curls and military press), then stationary bike for 10 minutes. That's it! On Sundays, it's the COMPLETE INTENSE WORKOUT when I go to county park and do my workout outside on the field. Here I stretch, jog two laps around the complex, go through agility exercises (backpeddaling, rotate hip drill, and running technique), then I do my offense and defense plays -- AT FULL GAME SPEED!! THIS IS WHERE I AM AT MY MOST INTENSITY AND HYPE!! I VISUALIZE MYSELF PLAYING IN A FOOTBALL GAME AND IT'S REALLY FUN!! That's it!!

Well, here is how I look after one month!

Update - My 2007 New Black Cultural Diet Weight Loss Challenge Journal

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:25:00 +0000

It's that time to provide you an update of my weight loss activities. As I shared with you in the previous blog update, I will be going through the 2007 New Black Cultural Diet Weight Loss Challenge with you as I continue to improve my health and fitness throughout 2007.

I told you that I am serious about this so here I come with it! This challenge focuses upon body image, food selections, food preparation and exercise and physical fitness:

Here are my current issues that I am working on:

A. BODY IMAGE
My body measurements are: 38 inches - Chest
34 inches - Waist
36 inches - Hips

I will be trying to improve my body in the area of my waist. Specifically, I would like to lose a couple of inches in my waist so that's why I have incorporated new exercises in this area that I will explain later. As of the 1st of February, my focused exercises have been challenging yet I am continuing to learn these new exercises for my waist area.

B. FOOD SELECTION

I have been eating more of my favorite fruits (apples and bananas), whole grain Raisin Brand (Kelloggs) cereal and baked/grilled chicken. Even with the holiday of Valentine's day, I avoided majority of the treats. I ate my regular 3 meals a day for the past couple of weeks and treated myself with lite Mochas from my favorite coffee house! (Starbucks).
Finally, I am drinking plenty of water each day! I keep a bottled water with me all day long and particularly in the mornings and evenings! It makes me feel refreshed and helps to cleans out any extra additives from my meals. Water is a life savior!!

C. FOOD PREPARATION

I have continued with my regimen of baking and grilling lightly my meats (chicken -- skin always removed-- and fish). My salads are prepared using Mrs. Dash* seasonings and lite olive oils.

D. EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS

I have continued with my regular exericse/physical fitness regimen which includes 2 days a week working out to Billy Blanks Bootcamp -- Fat Blaster AND my weekend intense work-out of running and football drills (It's the highlight of my week because it's just like I'm training for a regular season game or practice -- Yeah, I get very hyped during my weekend workout!).

Now, I have added my new focused-exercise for my waist! It is called Billy Blanks -- "AB BootCamp." This is exactly what I needed -- concentrated exercises for my belly! Here is the description of the workout:

"Billy created a brand-new approach that attacks belly fat with targeted moves to give you the same effect as crunches but without the stress and strain, as well as specifically designed twisting that slims and trims your midsection. AB BootCamp is the most effective approach to getting that head-turning stomach and waist you've always wanted!"

Wow, it's the real deal! I will let you know how my stomach feels and looks in the weeks and months to come!!

That's it for now -- I'm taking this CHALLENGE ON AND LOVIN' IT!!

Participating in the 2007 New Black Cultural Diet Weight Loss Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 18:51:00 +0000

As Founder and President of the New Black Cultural Diet and Organizer of the 2007 New Black Cultural Diet Weight Loss Challenge, I would be remiss if I didn't participate in our BRAND NEW WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE! Although I am not an official participant, I will be going through the six month challenge in the areas of body image, food selection, food preparation and exercise and physical fitness.

First, I want to thank all the support and interest that we have already received from the promotion of the 2007 New Black Cultural Diet Weight Loss Challenge! Now, it is time to PUT UP!! THAT'S WHY I ALWAYS SAY TO MYSELF -- "PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH!"

So here is my photo in my exercise gear (UnderArmour) to show you that I'm serious about creating a new healthier lifestyle for myself and hopefully for everyone else who is ready for a CHANGE!!

So here is the place that I will give you updates of my Weight Loss Challenge issues in the areas of body image, food selections, food preparation and exercise/physical fitness! Even though I think that I have been keeping up a good healthy regimen during the past few years, there is ALWAYS room for more improvement!

The 2007 Weight Loss Challenge - Received Contributions from Mrs. Dash!

noreply@blogger.com (Eric Bailey) — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:55:00 +0000

Now that the 2007 New Black Cultural Diet Weight Loss Challenge is only a few days away (begins February 1st), we are receiving alot of new attention from not only potential participants but also from potential corporate sponsors!

Yesterday, we received boxes of Mrs. Dash food seasonings from one of their representatives! We truly appreciate their contribution and everyone who participates in this contest will RECEIVE NO-SALT SEASONINGS FROM US to help you prepare your foods for the next six months in a healthier way! So again, THANKS TO THE ALL THE FOLKS ASSOCIATED WITH MRS. DASH!!

Please take a moment to check out -- Mrs. Dash Recipes and Products!

The New Black Cultural Diet Team appreciates the SUPPORT!!

We also want to mention the listing of the 2007 New Black Cultural Diet Weight Loss Challenge on the news announcment website of Kaiser Network Organization. Specifically, KaiserNetwork.Org listed the New Black Cultural Diet along with other state minority health initiatives and events on the website. You can see it here at:
Kaisernetwork.org

Please share our 2007 New Black Cultural Diet Weight Loss Challenge with your friends and family members at: www.newblackculturaldiet.com We look forward to your participation and get ready for a new YOU!