https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Cincinnati/PureandSimpleAnnualWalkAThon Did you know that 60% of African-American women are considered obese? What about 42% of our youth are overweight or obese?  This year we will be having our fifth annual appearance and walkathon to promote health and wellness in the African-American community.  Join us for the free annual walk with Miss Ebony J as our DJ to keep us vibin’ at the start/finish line. We will be in the heart of an African-American neighborhood starting at the Avondale Town Center.  After the walk, you can feel free to vibe a little more and visit the different wellness and youth related to vendors. Although the walk is free, donations are…

What if I told you I was afraid to start Pure and Simple Fitness back in 2020?? We started during COVID with all workouts being done virtually. I knew then that this calling was bigger than me and so I kept going… afraid and all. Our Story ✨In 2020 I became a Certified Personal Trainer to help my clients get stronger and leaner. ✨In 2021, I became a 200hr Yoga instructor because I realized my community needed more mindful movement that allowed for more mobility and flexibility. ✨In 2022, I had my first bodybuilding competition taking home awards in each category! ✨In 2023, I became a Certified Nutrition Coach because…

You gotta try this! Not only is it healthy, but it’s extremely delicious!!! And yes… I drank it out of a wine glass and felt fancy doing so. 🤣 Ingredients: ✨2 cups of vanilla almond milk ✨2 ounces of spinach ✨3/4 cup of low-fat Greek yogurt ✨1 banana ✨Couple handfuls of blueberries ✨1 tablespoon of honey ✨1 packet of Stevia  I added a little razzle dazzle: ✨Turmeric ✨Ginger ✨Cinnamon Nutrition Facts/Macros: 405 calories ✨70g of Carbs ✨20g of Protein ✨6g of Fat 🚨Be careful with the honey if you are watching your sugar intake!🚨 ✨If you try this recipe, you gotta let me know! Tag us if you post it…

As a busy mom of 5, entrepreneur, physique competitor, and wellness coach who has had my own share of struggles with health and weight loss, I had a few lessons I needed to learn to see change. I have witnessed first hand the importance of these 3 lessons from fitness and how it helps improve everything about life! Fitness has taught me these 3 things and they apply to every aspect of life. Lesson #1: Fail to plan… prepare to fail. -You can not expect to make change in any situation, haphazardly. You should have a plan to execute. As a result, you are able to see what’s working or…