Beginning My 6th Month on the Challenge!

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:

1. Mission One - Get Started
2. Mission Two - Maximum Power
3. 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!!