http://girlfriendshealthguide.com/archives/66 Keeping you up to date with the latest news in health and fitness for women Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:59:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 http://girlfriendshealthguide.com/archives/66#comment-4 Liz Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:20:03 +0000 http://girlfriendshealthguide.com/archives/66#comment-4 The stress management tips are extremely helpful and I'm going to incorporate them into each day. I think it's key to pamper yourself, there are so many women that spend there time taking care of there families, that they forgot about themselves. The stress management tips are extremely helpful and I’m going to incorporate them into each day. I think it’s key to pamper yourself, there are so many women that spend there time taking care of there families, that they forgot about themselves.

]]> http://girlfriendshealthguide.com/archives/66#comment-453 Faye Tue, 07 Aug 2007 19:20:50 +0000 http://girlfriendshealthguide.com/archives/66#comment-453 I finally admitted to myself that I was depressed. I think that this is something that African American women have difficulty with addressing because it challenges the perception of us being "strong and independent". My doctor put me on medication, now I can deal with the issues related to my depression more effectively. For me, weight was a major factor. I can't tell you how much better I feel about myself! I have lost ten pounds! I am well on my way to a healthier me! I finally admitted to myself that I was depressed. I think that this is something that African American women have difficulty with addressing because it challenges the perception of us being “strong and independent”. My doctor put me on medication, now I can deal with the issues related to my depression more effectively. For me, weight was a major factor. I can’t tell you how much better I feel about myself! I have lost ten pounds! I am well on my way to a healthier me!

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