eating empowers you..

Want to really be empowered?
Watch what you put in your mouth!

Here's something to think about!

Chicago Fit 4 Life

Top 10 Worse Foods   We have recently received more emails than usual from individuals who are trying to become healthier or slim down for the summer months.  The most obvious question is “where do I start?”  Well you don’t have to travel far, it start right in the kitchen.  Here is a list of the Top 10 foods to stay away from completely if you plan on dropping a few pounds for the warm weather months.     10.  Fried Catfish-  Is the most popular fish consumed in the US because of its cheap price.  But no one should eat this fish, its the pig of the sea!  Its deep fried in white flour and those calories from catfish are not going anywhere fast.  A 3 ounce piece of catfish contains 134 milligrams of omega 6 fats which are bad fats.  They stick to your stomach and also affect your blood pressure. 9.  Flavored Yogurt- The flavored yogurts (the ones with fancy, colorful packages that appeal to children) are just loaded with so much sugar it’s unbelievable. A small container might have 26g of sugar! As an alternative, get some plain yogurt and mix it with all natural granola or some fresh or frozen fruit. 8.  Bacon- 2 strips of bacon drained is 120 calories 10 grams of fat.  Contains Nitrite which is related to Stomach, Pancreatic, and Colon cancer. 7.  Fast Food cheeseburgers- Most cheeseburgers in fast food restaurants have over 500 calories, and we tend to eat them fast, which means those are alot of calories which we don't even notice.  They also contain an insane amount of fat, mostly come from the worse fat, Trans which reduces the good cholesterol in your body 6. Commercially baked goods- Little Debbie, Twinkies, Star Crunches, ding dongs, Grandma's cookies, etc...   really high in trans fat.  Lots of sugar, lots of extra calories, which means not as many holes left in your belt (chubby potential).  If you just really need a sweet, bake it yourself. 5.  Potato chips- the truth is you really can't have just one, these things are addictive.  Potato Chips are not sliced up potatoes, stop telling yourself that silly lie.  Everything bad from trans fat, to sodium can be found in chips.  They also have a minimum of 130 calories in every package. 4. Hot dogs- aka mystery meat.  It’s called mystery meat because even the makers of hot dogs don't know where the meat is coming from on the animal.  Its a combinations of random parts of an animal that goes unused!  You could be actually putting ketchup on a hoof!  And you were wondering why you can't KICK your habit of overeating, no pun intended! (chubby potential) 3.  French fries- these are not moms cut up potatoes any more. Most of the French fries from fast food restaurants are deep fried in paste!  Yep actual glue, no wonder you are stuck at the same weight every week!(no pun intended)  A large fry from McDonald's is over 500 calories! 2. Donuts-aka deep fried fat.  1 donut is 300 calories and has 19 grams of fat!  And anyone who has eaten a donut knows that is does nothing for your appetite, so you are still hungry after 1 donut.  So that means you most likely will grab two and that is an entire meal wasted in 3 short minutes. 1. Soda/Pop- aka liquid candy!  1 pop a day for an entire year is an extra 15.5lbs of calories!  High fructose corn syrup is the main ingredient and that reduces your feeling of being full.  So pop makes you hungrier, that is why they are sold every where!  And guess what, you have more energy when you stop drinking pop.  That extra energy can be used for working out. Siddiqu "The Personal Trainer" is a CPT, motivational speaker, author ofConfessions of The Personal Trainer and How Are You Fat and Saved?! He is also the Co-creator of the exercise series “You Would Think I Invented Sweat”www.CF4LIFE.com Bootcamp Sunday 630pm! The time (because of the increased participation) has been moved up from 6:45pm to 630pm. Early attendance is encouraged!

Chicago Inventors Organization

 Chicago Inventors  Organization

Saturday, April 13, 2013 

(9:30 AM - 12:30 PM) 

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 

Technology Business Center Atrium 

3440 South Dearborn 

Chicago, IL 60616

Come join the Chicago Inventors  Organization  at IIT's Technology Business Center Atrium to learn more about The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) which is a United States federal statute that was passed by Congress and was signed into law by President Barack Obama on September 16, 2011. The law represents the most significant change to the U.S. patent system since 1952.

John Calvert, Acting Associate Commissioner of the Office of Innovation Development, will be speaking directly to you at this special meeting about how the new patent rules will be rolled out, how they will affect you and what you need to know in order to operate under the new system! His responsibilities include developing ways to increase the USPTO presence in the independent inventor, small business and entrepreneurial communities, increasing opportunities for new patent holders to access assistance beyond the patent system and direct responsibility for pro bono initiatives.

Mr. Calvert graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Textile Technology in May 1971. In February of 1990, John joined the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as an examiner in Group 240 specializing in textile technology. He also served as Sr. Project Manager for the Office of Electronic Patent Application Processing dealing with changes in the patent application format bringing a standard application format into compliance with US practice, the Patent Law Treaty and PCT. As the former Acting Director for the Office of Independent Inventor Programs, John Calvert remains actively involved with the ongoing campaign to educate inventors about invention promotion firms and will continue to expand the outreach initiative to the inventor community.

For more information or if you have any questions or need driving directions, call 312-850-4710 or e-mail at info@chicago-inventors.org.

ADMISSION TO THIS FANTASTIC EVENT IS ONLY $5 FOR CURRENT MEMBERS AND ONLY $10 FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PARKING AVAILABLE ON STATE ST.

www.chicago-inventors.org

rags to riches...

using your natural gifts and talents..

We all have it, most of have just not developed it!
High unemployment gives us a lot of time to go within and listen to the still small voice.

Here's a little encouragement!

Black Comics come to life on UTube

The Fantastic Adventures of Amen Ra

1 (8:42)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMS7Ac4Tixg

2 (9:49)  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZjFU9VCymA

3 (10:00)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65RF5AAri-8

4 (9:35)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7TbQFmRZDs

5 (8:43)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NodLIgWlZIY

college bound?

Some of the Best Colleges in America Will Recruit 
Young Black Males for their Schools 
at this College Fair

Colleges currently committed to attend include: 

 

Alabama A&M University 

American International University 

Carleton College 

Chicago State University 

City Colleges of Chicago 

College of DuPage 

Denison University 

DePaul University 

DeVry University 

Dominican University 

Eastern Illinois University 

East West University 

Elmhurst College 

Howard University 

Illinois Institute of Technology 

Illinois State University 

Indiana University 

Iowa State University 

Kentucky State University 

Lane College 

Langston University 

Lewis University 

Loyola University 

Mississippi Valley State University 

New Mexico State University 

North Central College 

Northeastern Illinois University 

Northern Illinois University 

Northwestern University 

North Park University 

Prairie State College 

Prairie View A&M College 

Robert Morris University 

Roosevelt University 

Rust College 

South Suburban College 

Spelman College 

Talladega College 

Tuskegee University 

US Coast Guard 

US Forest Service 

US Naval Academy 

US Marine Corps 

University of Chicago 

University of Illinois - Chicago 

University of Illinois - Springfield 

Wabash College 

Western Illinois University 

Wilberforce University 

Wooster College (OH) 

Xavier University (LA)

Organizations and other Vendors 

 

PNC Bank 

State Farm 

Citibank 

Ladder Up (FAFSA preparation) 

The Monroe Foundation 

Illinois Student Assistance Commission 

Introspect Youth Services 

Black Star Community PTA 

True Star Magazine 

Student Financial Assistance Outreach Center

50 colleges - applications -  book scholarships - workshops

 

For More Information About This College Fair Please Call 
Ivory at 773.285.9600.

wealth in America...

mean and lean...

Join Craig's Lean & Clean Team Challenge!  Dear shelomith, On Tuesday, February 12, my brother Craig lost his life to a health challenge; he was only 53 years young. While losing a loved one can be difficult for anyone, in this situation we each have a choice of remaining in despair or rising above the circumstance.  I have chosen do to the latter.   To honor the life of Craig, I have purposed to assist as many people as possible to begin living the healthiest life possible over the next 3 months.    For this reason, I personally invite you to join Craig's Lean & Team Challenge!     This 3-month contest is designed to see who can take their level of wellness up a notch by adopting healthy eating habits and a consistent exercise routine.     And to make it worth your while, the Challenge Winner will receive a monetary prize + 2 FREE tickets to a Cirque du Soleil show at New York New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada!      So, If you are ready to drop the french fries (and body fat), then Omnipotent Health and its line-up of wellness physicians will provide you with the most comprehensive nutritional and wellness program to aid you in the process!      THE CHALLENGE BEGINS MARCH 10TH !!    To learn more: FREE Informational Conference Calls Sunday, February 24 & Saturday, March 2 5:00 pm PST/ 7:00 pm CST  Dial 712-432-0080, Access Code 515777#   To register for the Challenge, visit www.OmnipotentHealth.com  (See "Upcoming Events" on at the bottom of the homepage)  Registration Deadline March 8 Tell your friends!  Let's make this Challenge something of which Craig would be proud!    Kristy Dotson Certified Nutrition & Wellness Consultant BS Holistic Nutrition Omnipotent Health, Inc. O: 760-290-3408 C: 815-931-4226 info@OmnipotentHealth.com  www.OmnipotentHealth.com