Ali Monologues - Day of Service - VNA Meals on Wheels....

8/6 started as a day of service in the community.

I took off work for a few hrs to be a part of the partnership between THA Afterparty Radio and VNA.

We started off arriving at the VNA in Dallas. There was music playing by GoDJ Dip etc.. We meet-n-greeted and took group photos.  

Stacked fans #AliStyle Hehe.. Its all about the placement. IJS 

Kim gave us a run down about VNA and how they support the elderly community in different ways. (Note I am highly impressed and want to be a part of this organization!). She even shared why this organization is important to her specifically. I

t's always wonderful to hear impactful stories that have shaped others lives.  We are all in this together!

After getting our assigned routes, Montanna (owner THA After partyradio) ushered us all up to get the juices flowing with our rendition of the whip & nae nae (which I don't know how to do, but what the heck - ALL IN)

Let's just say the staff at the VNA and THA Afterparty radio Hosts got it in.  I did some periscoping cuz I realized that was best for all.  

Anyway, great times.

Now we are off.. To deliver our meals

& fans! 

Turn my music on and hit the road.

I served the south Oak Cliff area and met some really nice people.

Just to see how we had an immediate impact on these individuals and families was awesome. They were all so grateful.  

I got a hugs and requests to come back and even got a cpl photos.

By the end of my route, I was heart warmed.  I had one delivery left.  I went in and met everyone and got a hug from the recipient.  Then we just started shooting the breeze and one of the other ladies asked me what do I do and then said "so what business do you want to start". 

Out of the blue..
So I said wow funny you should ask.
I told her I am an IT MGR by day and a host of other things after hours.

I shared my 30 sec elevator speech for Zoetic Essentials and talked about Hike w/ALI and Shop -n- learn excursions w/Ali and they loved it. I added my radio hosting and magazine contributor to the list and she just waved her hand at me...In a great way. Like "GIRL!!".. Y'all know that "Girl!!".  Hehe

One of the ladies, who happened to be a minister, started prophesying to me about my future and how my presence spoke to her when I walked in the house.  How she knew I was destined for great things.

She made me go get my business cards and they tested my Allure skin and hair creme and she just talked about the greatness of having good people around you etc..

She prayed for me and pulled out the blessed oil (yes, I said blessed oil..ie. olive oil )  to anoint my feet  and hands. Praying that anything I touch or direction I walk in will be blessed.  Amazing!

Side bar........which I did not realize was regular olive oil until I was in my late 20s and at the store with my son and saw the oil (think it was Pompeii beand or something). my church used to anoint us.  I was like... You can't eat that, it's for praying. Needless to say I can never buy that brand to eat cuz it has a distinct smell and just doesn't seem right to eat.  Hehe

Ok I'm back on track... 

We chatted a little more and she asked me to be a part of her Womens pgms to come and speak etc.... Something I definitely have wanted to start doing for some time. Just her excitement And energy for me (someone she did not know at all) was so uplifting and gave me another reason to keep pushing forward.  

I don't have an Ali blueprint anymore but I have a plan and I am willing to allow the blueprint to manifest itself through my daily interactions and expressions of love.

The Ladies even asked if I would be their regular VNA Meals ON Wheels delivery person. 

So crazy, the immediate impact we can have on one another just by being ourselves and showing love..

It was a beautiful day.
~Ali MBS®

Ali Fit MBS - HIIT Workout Full Body!

Hey friends!

 Do you need a quick workout but want to make sure its worth the time and you will see results with consistency?
I always make HIIT (HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING)
the base of all my workouts and if I feel the need I can build around that workout.

So here's a quickie I threw together that focusing on full body as usual.  I like a well rounded workout that hits a number of my muscle groups while increasing my heart rate for better heart health..

Starte with a warmup on the stair master.
-11mins - Stair master
-Shoulder press -12 (find a comfortable weight that ensures proper form)
-Pushups-10 ( try full body if you can otherwise modify)
-Squats -15 (with or w/out weights and kick)
-Dead lift with weight bar -15
-Shoulder pulls low  - 12 (bent over)
-Shoulder pulls high -12 (standing up)
-Alternating plank -20
-Seated oblique twist -16 (with 10lb weight, touch side, push weight up overhead and touch opposite side)

Repeat 3 times

Last (Extra Cardio)
Treadmill HIIT

-Start with a brisk walk on 3.8 speed or higher.
-turn while walking and shuffle side ways for 1 min then switch sides for another min. (May need to decrease speed to 2.8-3.1)
-run for 1 min at 5.8-7 speed
-incline to 15 minimum (drop speed to 4.2+ and push to maintain that speed
Repeat 1 more time
Add 1 min run to the end..

Be sure to stretch!

Couple basic Yoga poses: critical to hold poses as long as possible to elongate those muscles and help the oxygen and blood circulate.
Yoga builds small and large muscles depending on intensity level.

-Child pose - 30 secs
-Cobra - 30 secs
-Downward facing dog - 30 secs
( alt cobra with downward facing dog 3 times)
-Warrior pose - 30 secs - alt ea leg(key is to sit into the pose as deep as you can while holding)

Finish with deep inhale and exhale.

Other poses can be done as well to open you up.

Give this one a try and let me know what you think. 

~AliMBS ®

Travel Funnies...Ali Monologues - Philly 2015

Giggles....
Jumped on the plane the morning of 8/3/15 to head to Philly for a client meeting.
I'm real casual with a loose brown peasant top, blue jean skirt and sandals.
I'm cozy in my seat as other passengers get on board. I'm fiddling in my bag when the lady behind me reaches between the seat to tap me...'excuse me..excuse me' she says.

Me :  'yes' (with a smile) and she asks me if I'm a ballet dancer.
I immediately, go into my 'who's Ali today' mode and say 'depends who you ask'

REWIND....
back to the regularly scheduled commentary. Hehehe

Me: what's her name? Cuz I can be her for the day if necessary  (all in my, I can't believe you recognized me voice) y'all have no idea....
Anyway.. I digress..hehe

Ladies: (giggle)
how funny. We don't remember her name but you look like her.

Me: I may need an entourage when I travel.  Last time I was out of town people thought i was Maggie from Grey's Anatomy.
I let them know I'm not a dancer, but flattered.  I said.. Maybe I'll see if I can get some kickbacks next time...
They were real nice ladies...

And who knows they say we all have a twin..right. Maybe in my case I have at least 2. ☺
~Ali MBS®

#AliMonologues #Alithoughts #AliStyle #Alilife #AliMBS #lookalikes #havingfun #liveinthemoment #roleplay 

Calluses & Dry Skin be Gone!

What is a Callus??
Well, in simple terms it is hardened skin. It is usually found on the foot but also can be found on the hand where a blister once was.

So we know they are not pretty along with infamous cracked, dry skin. 
Nothing more unsightly than walking around in sandles and your feet look and feel like the dryest desert, right?? Or what about wanting that foot rub and you sorry about the risk of cutting the massagers hands because your feet are so rough!

I know extreme right!!!! But I know I'm not that far off. Hehe ☺

How can we soothe and heal those areas and bring softness, circulation and life back?

First, I suggest a full bath in aromatic bath salts.  Bath salts soften the skin and help pull out impurities in the body.
If you can't enjoy a bath do a foot soak in warm water for at least 15-20 mins.

Second, pull out the trusty lava stone. Ie. Pumice stone and rub across rough areas while skin is still soft.  You can do this while in the bath or after.  The Lava Stone gently removes the rough dry skin and leaves you feeling soft and smooth.

Third step, after all dry skin and calluses have been gently removed apply Allure Skin & Hair Creme by Zoetic Essentials to all areas. The holistic blend of butters (incl shea & cocoa) and oils (incl coconut, apricot, black castor) and essential oils add healing and therapeutic properties.  Your skin will love you for the treatment.

Do this a couple time per week and I am sure you'll see results in no time..

And at the same time you are using holistic Zoetic Essential products and removing toxins from your body.

Sounds like a win win to me.

Give it a try

Alis Turkey Delight - Simple Crock pot Recipes

Time is always so important to us all.
That's why I think the crock pot is one of  the best inventions ever. It teaches us to SLOW DOWN and Cook Slow....
SO.... here is another crock pot recipe for you that incorporates slow cooked Turkey with raw veggies....
Start with raw rinsed turkey drumsticks.
Use a full sized crock pot to ensure the full turkey drumstick fits and will be covered with water.
Fill the crock pot 3/4 way full with water
Add celtic salt, cinnamon and anise seeds
Cook fully on high for 4 hours
if you cook on low it may take 6 hours
(Note* you will know the turkey legs are fully cooked when you pick up the bone and the meat just falls off ) (Yum!!!)

How to Assemble a great meal with the slow cooked Turkey
2-4oz turkey
Lightly drizzle with a light sauce (home made barbecue or a red tomato sauce OR anything you want) :)
add raw chopped vegetable salad:
    tomatoes
    cucumbers
    hungarian peppers
    jalapenos
    green onion
    hemp oil
  
add a side of roughly chopped mixed greens (arugula, kale, spinach)
Top with a sliced Apricot or any fruit (pear, apple, mango, peach, necatrine, plum etc...)
and a squeeze of fresh lime juice
This adds a natural sweet flavor to off set the vegetable medley.

*Tip - use dried fruit as another option (go for freeze dried fruits because they contain no extra sugar or oils)

Walla!!! done...
Now tell me how it tastes..

~Ali MBS®

Ali MBS Quick HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workout 2

Hey friends! I want to share another quick HIIT workout with you.
This is one that works the entire body and also gets your heart rate up quickly.

Couple tips:
*Try to get a good 25 min workout in at least 3 times weekly.
*Drink plenty of water daily and during workout to hydrate
*Make sure to stretch a little before the workout and definitely afterwards to circulate the blood and extend the muscles so they are more flexible yet strong.

3 sets minimum ( complete each set in 10 mins or less)
**note - weights are not required. should you choose weights get 10-20lbs to allow for more reps (toning), control and proper form.

Start: (add 30 sec power jumping jacks between each exercise.

*10-15 full body pushups (tips - do at least 1-2 full body before going to modified if you can.  This will strengthen the body and you can increase by 1 or 2 with each workout)

*20 - Squat Kicks (10 each leg)

*16 - Alt Plank (great with 1 -10lb weight)

*10 - Burpees ( explode on the jump)

20 - Mountain Climbers

Take a 2-3 min break and start again...

Tell me what you think...

~Ali MBS®

*remember intensity and results are based on how hard you push yourself.  So no cheating GO HARD!!

Eat clean to stay lean 6/26/15 Lunch

Eat clean to stay lean and internally healthy...

It's easy....
Wild caught salmon (in USA incl processing and packaging)
-cook on grill or skillet with no oil just add crushed peppercorn and Celtic salt (if you must use oil. Use a high heat content & healthy oil like coconut oil)

organic mixed cherry tomatos &
carrots
(sprinkled with Hemp oil)

that's it!!!

~Ali®

Treasure Where You Release Your Energy....

Hey friends..

"Remember the energy we give things... is our energy..we can not get it back..
While it is important to speak out and bring awareness to things we are passionate about, remember everything does NOT deserve our attention, response or energy....choose were you give your energy....wisely "~Ali®
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Alis Eggplant Pizza

Want Pizza you wont regret eating?
Sometimes I just want pizza and tonight was no different.. I was thinking about running out to pick something up, but came back to 'but what'???
What can I eat that won't make me feel like crap later. What do I have in the fridge?  Hmmmh veggies and Ezekiel tortillas and Pomi sauce... I can make pizza
Try this recipe:

My homeade Eggplant pizza
Ezekiel sprouted tortilla,
Your choice of veggies (this is what i had on hand)
peppers,
green onion,
red onion,
garlic,
eggplant (baked with coconut oil and Celtic salt and peppercorn)
Tomato based sauce (pomi tomato, coconut sugar, peppercorn, Celtic salt, garlic, Serrano pepper)
& sharp raw cheddar cheese

Pre bake eggplant in oven at °375 for 15mins

Top Ezekiel tortilla with tomato based sauce and raw veggies and place in oven on rack for 10 mins

Put eggplant slices on top for another 5 mins

Add cheese and tomato's last for 5 more mins

Remove from oven, let cool and slice.

DELISH!!!
Give it a try and let me know what you think

~Ali MBS®

Green(s) with Envy.... 5/20/15 by Ali

Every Day we are bombarded with TONS of buzz about eating clean, what's healthy, what isn't, what has better benefits, what color is it and how much should you eat.

Keep in mind there is NO ONE answer that trumps another, but there are some metrics you can use to determine what is best for you, your lifestyle, eating habits, physical habits and what's in season etc...

I will come back to that last point often, because it is so important to eat based on what's in season.  Reason being, is you have a better chance of eating locally grown foods when you eat what is in season. This has a trickle affect because eating as local as possible lessens the risk of getting produce that is harvested too soon (meaning less nutrients) and eating locally gives you a bit more control over knowing where your produce comes from and how it is grown.

Now back to the Greens...
So which greens are better?  We will focus mainly on leafy greens and not all Green vegetables (ie. broccoli, cucumbers, celery) this time.
Why are greens important?  The most basic reason is they boost weight loss and are full of fiber, vitamins and minerals.

If you ask around, most people think of Kale or Spinach as top contenders with the highest nutritional value and that may be because that is what we see most often in our local grocers.  But are those really the most nutritional greens you can eat???
As you can probably guess there have been a plethora of different studies performed by different organizations with all the statistics shared so I did a lot of reading and searching and pulled some great nutrition metrics from http://www.eatthis.com/10-superfoods-healthier-than-kale.

....and I am sure you would not guess which leafy green ranked 100 out of 100 on the nutritional value scale....
That's right, it is Watercress. Watercress is indigenous to Europe and Asia, but is also grown in the states now.
Watercress is a leafy green with a mild peppery flavor and goes great on sandwiches, salads including fruit salads or by itself as a snack.
It is know to be an anti-aging food and contains more than 4X the beta carotene as apples and is high in magneseum, folic acid, iron & calcium.  Now that is news you can use!!!

What about Chinese Cabbage (Napa Cabbage or Bok Choy)) with a score of 91.99.  Chinese cabbage is known to be high in Calcium & Iron and know to decrease the inflammation know to promote heart disease.

Chard comes in at #3 on the list!  There are different kinds of Chard and ALL are wonderful. If you get a chance try the multi colored chard.  I think you will enjoy it.  Chard scored a 89.27 on the nutritional chart, not too far behind Chinese Cabbage. Chard is great raw in salads or sauteed. Chard has 13 polyphenol antioxidants and contains an anti- inflammatory and has been classified as a possible defense against diabetes. 

Further done on the list are Spinach at #5 with a nutritional content of 86.43, Romaine Lettuce pulls in at #9 with a score of 63.99 and 
collard greens comes in at #10 with a score of 62.49.  Now Collard, Mustard and Turnip greens are known for the southern cooking flair, so be careful with preparation.  Any vegetable that is cooked over 5-10 mins looses it's nutritional value.  Best way to eat these greens and maintain the nutritional conent is to steam them.

I did not forget our Kale lovers, as I am one myself!  Kale came in at #47 with a score of 49.07.  This does not mean Kale is not a great choice, it merely shows there are a number of other choices you can explore to expand your palate, and possibly get the same, if not more nutritional punch from.

Why not give them all a try.

Remember This!
Try to eat what is in season in your region, Eat as Local as possible, Eat rich colors and remember veggies should cover the largest portion of your plate when eating.

~Ali MBS®
#Be Animately Existent


                                                                

Ali's Simple (Braised) Lamb salad

Braised Lamb

4 oz of leg of boneless lamb
Pinch of Crushed peppercorn and Celtic salt
Pour 1/4 cup of Ali's tomato sauce on top (makes 32 oz)
      Box of Pomi natural tomato's
      Celtic salt
      3 chopped Garlic cloved
      Oregano
      Basil
      Bay leaves
      Crushed peppercorn
      Coconut, raw or brown rice syrup
Wrap loosely in aluminum foil
Place in oven preheated to 330°
Cook for 15-20 mins (4 oz)

Place a bed of mixed greens( kale, spinach, arugala etc..). On plate
1 pear chopped
Place braised lamb on top and pour some of liquid stock on lambe and salad
Top with 1/4 cup Ali's salsa
         Tomatoes
         Tomatillos
         Red onion
         Garlic
         Serrano pepper
         Cilantro
         Lime freshly squeezed
Add dried blueberries, flax seed and chopped coconut meat on top

Enjoy!!
~Ali