Avondale is full of a rich history! And right here, where the 5th Annual Walk begins is a tale in itself. Avondale has been an area in Cincinnati that thrived with wealth families. It housed white families, Jewish families, and African American families. When you drive through this neighborhood, you can see large and beautiful homes throughout. This neighborhood was home to many wealthy people. Did you know that the Avondale Town Center was open to the public in 1983? This new construction was the first attempt to revitalize the community and bring commercial property since the 1968 riots. These riots were a response to Dr. Martin Luther King’s death…
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Is “All or Nothing” Mentality Holding You Back?
Get rid of the All or Nothing mentality. It’s the reason why some people can’t stick to anything longer than a week. The reason why some people goals have never been reached. The reason some are still single. We are human and we can’t expect to get everything right ALL THE TIME. Do what you can today… and do some more the next day too. (And the next day and the next day…) ✨ Your lunch wasn’t on the meal plan, make sure your dinner is. ✨You didn’t get the grade you wanted on that test, make sure you study more for the next one. ✨You didn’t exercise today, make…
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Join the Pure and Simple Fitness community
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…
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🏆 Pure and Simple Fitness is a Cincy Power Award Winner 🏆
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…
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New Year. New Smoothie.
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…
