tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post2422745247266152527..comments2024-02-02T01:18:39.737-05:00Comments on Brookey's Cafe Blog: Hair...or Health?Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02584160320846679744noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-17577888681771977982009-08-18T23:37:23.963-04:002009-08-18T23:37:23.963-04:00A woman after my own heart :-)A woman after my own heart :-)Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02584160320846679744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-23316771378311069012009-08-18T18:11:55.947-04:002009-08-18T18:11:55.947-04:00I sweat just getting out of the shower and putting...I sweat just getting out of the shower and putting clothes on...so working up a sweat doing something meaningful is nothing to me. I've never been one of those "ooh, I can't get my hurrr wet" chicks.<br />I laugh at them in the pool with shower caps on! *smh*Yolandahttp://lawitchesbrew.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-62093920931416036752009-08-18T16:20:42.964-04:002009-08-18T16:20:42.964-04:00it's a date! I'll bring back your dryer an...it's a date! I'll bring back your dryer and you can fix my hair :)Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02584160320846679744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-21007263035390606102009-08-18T15:35:59.471-04:002009-08-18T15:35:59.471-04:00whoo-hoo! i got a shout out!
i am actually doing...whoo-hoo! i got a shout out!<br /><br />i am actually doing the protein treatment this weekend...brooke, bring back my dryer!!! lol<br /><br />i have no excuse and yet, i seem to always find one! i AM natural so i CAN"T "sweat out a perm".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-6334247419286992032009-08-18T12:16:47.506-04:002009-08-18T12:16:47.506-04:00Damn, now I wanna do one! But running is a KILLER ...Damn, now I wanna do one! But running is a KILLER on my knees!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02584160320846679744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-36622586006582521642009-08-18T12:09:08.789-04:002009-08-18T12:09:08.789-04:00Yes Momo! December 2005 I did the full Honolulu Ma...Yes Momo! December 2005 I did the full Honolulu Marathon! Beautiful and breath taking!!!! You have to do it!<br /><br />Also check out the Reggae Marathon! That may inspire sistas with do's to workout!<br /><br />26.2 miles along the ocean in Jamaica! Amazing!Serena W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08899725312118622702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-82382100306061631592009-08-18T12:02:59.507-04:002009-08-18T12:02:59.507-04:00Ms. Malcolm I'm proud of you. I did three even...Ms. Malcolm I'm proud of you. I did three events through TNT! Wonderful organization and cause!<br /><br />I'm going to do a spring event through TNT!<br /><br />Diabetes is no joke. My mother suffers from Hypertension, now we are reworking her whole diet due to recent health problems. Its truly been a wake up call in our family.<br /><br />Keep striving Ms. Malcolm!!!!Serena W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08899725312118622702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-71760373624407148912009-08-18T11:59:32.572-04:002009-08-18T11:59:32.572-04:00Thanks Serena! Honolulu?!! Girl I think that might...Thanks Serena! Honolulu?!! Girl I think that might be my next mission lol. <br /><br /> Ms. Malcom I am very proud of you. Taking the first step is what counts. We can talk all day about yesterday and how terrible we ate, the fact that we didnt exercise etc., but the important thing to remember is that tomorrow is a new day. Tomorrow is a chance to turn it all around and make a better choice than we did the day before. You are doing that! Good luck with teams in training...they are an awesome group.momo925https://www.blogger.com/profile/01177853540845921865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-89928040809462921142009-08-18T11:56:34.384-04:002009-08-18T11:56:34.384-04:00I noticed DMoe didn't deny it. Let me find out...I noticed DMoe didn't deny it. Let me find out...The Cable Guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-88737108744623396822009-08-18T11:55:34.640-04:002009-08-18T11:55:34.640-04:00Great advise Serena!
And congrats on the 15 lbs T...Great advise Serena!<br /><br />And congrats on the 15 lbs Tanisha!!<br /><br />Diabetes is no joke, ain't no hairstyle worth not taking care of yourself. <br /><br />I'm gonna leave Pretty Ricky and DMoe alone :)<br /><br />Spinning class tonight!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02584160320846679744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-63896799664101877772009-08-18T11:52:13.158-04:002009-08-18T11:52:13.158-04:00One last point. I do tell friends that are anti wo...One last point. I do tell friends that are anti workout due to their hair that regardless of their style it shouldn't prevent them from eating healthy! No excuse for that at all. I'm even looking into eating more raw and adding a lot more fresh fruit to the diet!<br /><br />Also a juicer! Why pay $6.00 for a smoothie! Just do it yourself :)Serena W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08899725312118622702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-17636453454323167452009-08-18T11:49:03.673-04:002009-08-18T11:49:03.673-04:00Hey everyone! Had to comment on this. I guess I...Hey everyone! Had to comment on this. I guess I'm blessed that I take care of my natural and for me personally its easier to take care of after running, African dancing, etc. But its also because I don't press it either.<br /><br />But yes I've had female friends back out of training for marathons, exercising, etc because of the fresh perm!<br /><br />Now I trained for the Honolulu marathon with a perm and it was horrible. Started breaking off and everything.<br /><br />So I made the choice, but I think women need to work out regardless of their styles. I'd rather live a long and healthy life (with my cute natural) then not being able to work out, hair breaking off if I do or spending wads of loot at the hairdresser.<br /><br />Just my .15 cents :)<br /><br />Momo I'm proud of ya! Brooke keep doing it girl! I'm going to start running and dancing again next week ;-)Serena W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08899725312118622702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-5420355414373551512009-08-18T11:40:55.939-04:002009-08-18T11:40:55.939-04:00LOL.
I only have this to say to Brookey as I just...LOL. <br />I only have this to say to Brookey as I just woke up with the covers draped over me and she's long gone and at work without me even knowing she left..."Are you gonna call me?" LMAO. <br /><br />Now, in response to "Henry Louis Hates" (aka Pretty Rick) <br /><br />Do you read the bible Pretty Rick? Well, there's this passage I got memorized that sort of fits the occasion...<br />Ezekiel 25:17 - The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he, who in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. <br /><br />And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who would attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is the LORD when I lay my vengeance upon thee. <br /><br />LMAO. Oh, and if you ain't first, you last sucka... <br /><br />Now back to the blog - Hair. Not much for me to speak on, but "Maintenance" means alot for a lady's daily grind, and if its easier for you, and you can still pull off lookin' fly, I'm all for it. <br /><br />In the name of health, black folks notoriously don't give a damn about what we eat until we gotta stop eatin' things. Its in our culture, but that foolishness has to end at some point. <br /><br />I'm bad for just eating "whatever" and letting my Usain Bolt-like metabolism sweep up the job in record time. But that gets old, and so will I. I'm getting better, but it takes a conscious effort to live a healthy lifestyle. <br /><br />As for "Hatey Rick's" hateristic outburst, one last footnote:<br /><br />Bruh....<br /><br />Ima pray for you. And I want you to hold on to god's unchanging hand. The same god that helped Joshua fight the battle of Jericho, he helped Daniel get out the lion's den, he helped GILLIGAN get off the island!<br /><br />Sincerely, <br />Your friend and mine. <br />DMoeDMoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121073476554198739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-59170801085961274582009-08-18T11:36:38.234-04:002009-08-18T11:36:38.234-04:00Brooke, today's blog really hit home. Since be...Brooke, today's blog really hit home. Since being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, I have managed to change my eating habits and have lost 15 pounds. My issue is dragging my ass into the gym. The question is, if I can work sometimes 10 hour days, I should be able to devote an hour to my health and well being, right? Easier said than done, but I am not giving up on myself. I agree, it is a choice between living a healthy life or bust. The hair issue is secondary.<br /><br />Monica is definitely inspiring. A triathalon is major!! I attend a Team in Training Meeting this evening for a 13 Mile Run/Walk taking place at Disney World in January 2010. I feel this would be a great way to get some exercise while raising funds for a worthy cause. I can't wait!!!<br /><br />Keep up the good work Brooke!Tanisha Malcomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15219082953051482177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-89447942211404829812009-08-18T11:33:12.809-04:002009-08-18T11:33:12.809-04:00I simply have a problem with paying someone to was...I simply have a problem with paying someone to wash and dry my hair for me. But if I didn't know how to do it, then maybe I'd pay, who knows. <br /><br />In my humble opinion, natural hair is harder to style/take care of. I know the hair is HEALTHIER, but still, I can't be going out looking crazy. I'd have to wrestle with it everyday and I barely have time to do my hair when it's relaxed. I miss my braids :(<br /><br />I think I'm going to hire Liz to give me a protein treatment and roller set it for me every week - she's awesome!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02584160320846679744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-67122683636828616352009-08-18T11:23:40.582-04:002009-08-18T11:23:40.582-04:00I have natural hair..I haven't had a perm in l...I have natural hair..I haven't had a perm in like 9 years...however, when I DID have a perm I thought it was easier tocare for my hair after working out..Like brooke said wash it, blow dry & flat iron or back in a ponytail all in under an hour. NOW..since I have NOT had a perm in forever, i find it MORE difficult & longer, a wash blowdry & curl or flat iron/straighten is a minumum 2-3 hours so that YES is a drawback to working out..on the other hand, like Brooke, I am not into the every two weeks at hairdresser, so I rock a ponytail many many times! Put on a little mascara & some lipgloss, slap a little QP ELasta Glaze(this doesn't ad more moisture to hair) on & Im out the door. (THATS without the blowdry & flatiron). <br /><br />However...I work from home & only have to grace the office once a week..., BUT Im changing positoins soon & will have to be in the office every day......sooooo..not sure whatI will do, I sure as heck am not going to work with a bush & thats just what my hiar is at the HINT of humidity rain, etc......My passport pix is a MESS..<br />--did hair in A.M.--Wash , blowdry, flatiron & curl) ..go to pix place..I literally look like a lion..hiar just bushy & bone straight!!!...(it was raining that morning)..so yeah..alternatives are needed (*sigh*)phillygrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09803104040072735135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-48461703189944883052009-08-18T11:16:09.411-04:002009-08-18T11:16:09.411-04:00He betta not be sleeping with my boo! Kill all dat...He betta not be sleeping with my boo! Kill all dat noise!<br /><br />As for hair, B, I met you with a scarf on your head and you were still fly, so get your workout on and forget all this hair nonsense!The Cable Guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-49721876271100637152009-08-18T11:04:32.952-04:002009-08-18T11:04:32.952-04:00LMAO @ Pretty Ricky!LMAO @ Pretty Ricky!momo925https://www.blogger.com/profile/01177853540845921865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-51008606936013757812009-08-18T11:03:27.039-04:002009-08-18T11:03:27.039-04:00LMAO good one Brooke! I remember us having this co...LMAO good one Brooke! I remember us having this conversation last week. It's so true and honestly I used to be that way before I went natural. You couldn't catch me at the gym after I went to the salon. That fresh relaxer had to last me at least a week lol! I'm so glad that I don't have to worry about that anymore and I can no longer use that as an excuse for why my lazy butt didn't go to the gym. Health is important for everyone and something like hair should not get in the way.<br /><br />oh and -8 pounds???!!! WOOO HOOO! Go Brooke! I commend you for sticking with me in my exercise efforts! The struggle continues... lolmomo925https://www.blogger.com/profile/01177853540845921865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-49034306509958941722009-08-18T11:01:47.299-04:002009-08-18T11:01:47.299-04:00(GASP!)
Oh no you didn't!
I can't help i...(GASP!)<br /><br />Oh no you didn't!<br /><br />I can't help it if folks be camping out waiting for my blog to post!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02584160320846679744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-2214974776782717372009-08-18T10:52:20.088-04:002009-08-18T10:52:20.088-04:00OK WTF... Dmoe and Brooke have to be sleeping toge...OK WTF... Dmoe and Brooke have to be sleeping together or something. Cuz he been on this shyt waaay to fast... AND I KNOW HE DIDN'T READ IT YET. Yeah... I'm hatin'!!! <br /><br />Now let me read this.Pretty Ricky What Dey Call'emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16426322462620415403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-25501706691130012312009-08-18T10:47:06.826-04:002009-08-18T10:47:06.826-04:00you cra-cra :-)you cra-cra :-)Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02584160320846679744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-85651436590726632852009-08-18T10:44:36.083-04:002009-08-18T10:44:36.083-04:00If you smell somethin' STANKIN' Its ME, cu...If you smell somethin' STANKIN' Its ME, cuz I'm THE SHEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!<br /><br />LOL. If you ain't first, YOU LAST!<br /><br />Now, let's read. <br /><br />DMoe aka Frank Kinda WhiteDMoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121073476554198739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4984100112542285026.post-633419407316241052009-08-18T10:37:53.518-04:002009-08-18T10:37:53.518-04:00FIRST BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!FIRST BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DMoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15121073476554198739noreply@blogger.com