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Walking by Faith ... and NOT by Sight.
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Overcoming the Pain of Domestic Violence
It's Harvest Time !
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HEALTHY LIVING
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PUBLISHER SPEAKS
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WOMENS WISDOM
Winning Words of Wisdom
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POSITIVE THINKING
5 Keys to Positive Life Patterns
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RITA HALL
Broken Vessel
10 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Love Doesn’t Hurt
13 READING NOOK 12 STYLE GUIDE
Walking into Greatness
13 HEALTHY LIVING
Source of Health
14 WOMENS RESOURCE
DIRECTORY
15 BUTTERFLY BOUTIQUE Writers Welcomed to Join the WINning Team
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A New Season... A New Day We Walk by Faith
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t’s a New Season...It’s a New Day...Fresh Anointing is Coming my Way...It’s a Sea son of Power and Prosperity...it’s a New Season Coming to Me”. These lyr ics produced by award winning song writer Isreal Houghton clearly awakens our ear gates with a word of encour agement for the hour of stepping into a New Season of Divine Purpose. The WINning Team would like to inspire our readers to reach higher and to prepa re for God’s best in this season of Power ful Re-Alignment. In the pursuit of pur pose with passion I have personally ex perienced dramatic shifts in relation ships while the universal atomospehere has changed and it’s all for the good. I am re minded of my childhood in Fayetteville, North Carolina. My grandmother in her in finite wisdom shared lots of tried and test ed lessons for living , one of those tips in cluded turning off the television and ra dio during extreme weather changes in cluding thunder storms, lightening or even heavy rains. Talking on the telephone dur ing a storm was totally unacceptable. In October we will transition into the 2009 fall season with increased rain showers, storms and lightening. In preparation for the sea son to come I have chosen to follow the loving advice of grandma including turn ing off the televisions, radios, and my tele phone conversations have been limited. The results have been amazing. My rela tionship with God has become more inti
Contributing Writers LaQuisha Tisdall Hall Rita Hall Health & Wellness Editors Delayna Keller Watkins Belinda Anderson
Publisher Carolyn Washington
Marketing Director Yvonne Hunte
Associate Publisher Jewel Diamond - Taylor
Public Relations Glenda Tyson Powell
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mate, my peace restored and divine revela tion has led me to STEP OUT by Faith and Not by Sight journey. Since the launch of WIN, which was re-birthed during this Season of the Shift, there has been a tremendous amount of support and kindness. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and treasure your gifts of encouragement despite all the typos and errors you still sent your love, and I will al ways remember your heart of encourage ment. Although the September issue was not a sign of Perfection it was nonetheless Perfect in His Will With pure Faith and a Human Spirit, open to error, it is our prayer that you too will Step Out and Step Into your Season...By Faith It’s Your Time to WIN ! Here’s to an October filled with Ordained Opportunities! Peace & Blessings,
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WELCOME TO THE WIN FAMILY
We are pleased to introduce our Associate Publisher
Jewel Diamond Taylor INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER, WORKPLACE TRAINER FACILITATOR, WOMEN’S MINISTRY/RETREAT SPEAKER, COLUMNIST, AUTHOR, POET, RADIO/TV PERSONALITY, FOUNDER OF WOMEN ON THE GROW, SUPER GOAL SATURDAY SEMINARS AND SISTERS SUITE SUCCESS SATURDAY
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AYLOR’S HIGH-IMPACT KEYNOTES AND WORKSHOPS ARE EMPOWERING, EFFECTIVE, ENGAGING, INFORMATIVE AND MEMORABLE. Taylor, the Self-es teem Dr., is a leader and an expert in empowering her clients and audiences to experience a higher level of success and results. This “emotional intelligence” trainer is an awakening force. Her presentations provide insights to understand, observe and transcend limiting behavior patterns. Lady Diamond is known for her ability to illuminate, instruct, impact and inspire her audiences. In 1985 Jewel kicked the glass ceiling and broke ground as one of the first female African American motivational speakers. Taylor shines in a ministry of encouragement and em powerment. Men and women are encouraged to grow beyond their obstacles, procrasti nation, past adversity, addictions and fears. Jewel’s keynote and workshop presentations trains, transforms and teaches others how to rewire their internal responses optimally
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to be emotionally resilient - to excel, en joy and endure life changes. This dynamic Christian leader, voice and vessel inspires others to recover from adversity, uncover strengths and discover the knowledge and purpose that is already in one’s soul. Jewel Diamond Taylor’s keynote, workshop and retreat presentations are positively life transforming. Corporations, conferences, churches, cam puses and individuals share how they have been inspired, closed minds have opened, stress is reduced, hearts have healed, pro ductivity has increased, team and organiza tional morale boosted, dreams and goals are fulfilled, the lost and wounded experienced spiritual restoration and self esteem and communication are enriched from learning Jewel’s pearls of wisdom. This cutting edge and multi-faceted mes senger shines with hope, empowerment, encouragement and educational insights. Jewel aka “The Minister of Motivation” and “The Self-esteem Dr.” is an emotional and motivational compass directing count less men, women and youth towards their potential and possibilities for personal growth, success and peace. Taylor’s teach ing style promotes wellness, success and inner peace by acknowledging the profound connection of one’s spirit-mind-body and emotions. This seasoned and energizing speaker con nects to the audience quickly speaking to the relevant themes of life with a fresh voice and perspective blending wisdom, wit, depth and compassion for our human struggle to achieve success and balanced living. Jewel’s dynamic no-nonsense style empowers people and strengthens organi zations. Taylor’s message inspires her au dience to learn how to cope, survive and thrive in this ever changing world allowing them to add value to their family, commu nity and the organization they serve. Paragon Leadership Training Series. Jew el inspires and imparts a strong word for women on the topic of the “Many Faces of Eve” and “Women’s 7 Dimensions of Liv ing, Loving and Leading.” This success life coach is a Washington D. C. native, born to a gemologist, now resides in Southern California with her family. She is married with two adult sons. Her church home is Imani Christian Temple in Pomo na, CA. Women Inspired News is honored, delight ed and grateful for this wonderful collab oration and partnership. Welcome Sister Jewel as we strive to touch and impact the hearts and spirits of Women Globally.
WOMEN’S WISDOM
Winning Words of Wisdom “I‘ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
“I ‘ ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
“I‘ ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you‘ ll miss them when they‘ re gone from your life.
“I‘ ve learned that making a ‘living‘ is not the same thing as ‘making a life.‘ “I‘ ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.” “I‘ VE LEARNED THAT EVEN WHEN I HAVE PAINS, I DON‘ T HAVE TO BE ONE.”
“I ‘ ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.”
“I‘ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
“I‘ ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher‘s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.”
“I ‘ ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.“
“I ‘ ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.” Abouth the Author
Maya Angelou - Dr. Angelou is a Remarkable Renaissance Woman who is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature. As a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, she continues to travel the world, spreading her legendary wisdom.
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E ALL GET STUCK IN PATTERNS; many of us are reliving something over and over that has been with us since childhood. Some patterns can feel as if we are in some kind of nightmarish prison and unable to leave. We’ll watch ourselves getting up at 3AM and eating leftover cake or cookies night after night (wait - that’s not JUST me, right?), ending up in the same relationships over and over - hoping each time will be different, ending up in the same kinds of jobs or money situations over and over, and not having a clue on how to break the pattern and step into a new (and better) one.
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I have repeatedly fallen back into old patterns throughout my life. This is why I feel perfectly qualified to bring this to your attention today, as I am a bonified expert in falling down and getting back up again. I was inspired to write about this now because I’ve just re cently gotten up again, and I’m gaining a lot of awareness on this that I wanted to share with you. Of course I can only speak from my experience here, but I’ve found there are 5 key elements to breaking old habits and patterns that are no longer serving you.
This is what you do with that aware ness. Remember, you must contemplate what you want to cre ate, not what you want to avoid. When you are contemplating, you can ask yourself questions like “how is this new habit serving me?” “How can I make this easy?” And “How do I feel when I’ve done this, and what impact is this having on my life?” It’s really hard to lose your momentum completely when you’re asking yourself questions like this.
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Let’s face it - it can be much easier making changes with a strong support system. A support system con sists of two main categories. A personal support system is first. This is your friends, the loved ones in your life. Keep in mind that just because someone is a friend or family member doesn’t mean they’re a part of your support system. These are the people that sup port who you really are and what you’re up to. Many of us feel lucky when we find one person who does this. If you take having a support system serious ly, you may need to get out and make some new friends. When you are thinking about your support system, ask yourself these ques tions: 1. Can I fully share my visions and dreams with this person and have them be supportive, and tell me I can do it? 2. When I’m having a bad day can I trust this person to hold space for that and offer what I ask for? (asking is important never assume someone knows what you need. If you do ask, can this person be there in this way?)
COMMITMENT First and foremost, you have to be com
mitted. If you go into any change half-heartedly, the chanc es of success are slim. When you want to do something different ly in your life, and you’ve beat your head up against the wall for the last time and DECIDE right then that you are ready to commit and end the struggle - this is the first and most es sential ingredient. When you know that you’ll do what it takes, you have the fuel you need to begin your journey.
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I was inspired to write about this now because I’ve just recently gotten up again
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Once you’re committed, you have to turn up that awareness a notch or two. Meaning, that when you are breaking a pattern, no matter how committed you are at some point you will feel pulled back into your old pattern. This is the most important time to “observe” what you’re doing. Watch your self - notice what’s happening. If you’re trying to say, exercise daily - you’ll get super committed and then a few days in your brain will try to give you all kinds of reasons why you can’t exercise today. Instead of buying into that - notice what sets you off. Notice when it feels difficult - but don’t let it take you out of the game.
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3. Is this person a person who is primarily positive or primarily negative? In the spirit of “you attract that which you
5STRUCTURE
Make a plan, write it down and be SPECIFIC. This will help you so much, you don’t have to waste time figuring out what to do and trying to remember. When we’re trying to form new hab its and let go of old ones, be ing very clear on what to do is imperative. The best way to be very clear is to write down what you want to do, and put it in a place you can see it! You can do this. You have all the power inside of you at any moment. Today is a new day, you have a new chance. You know more today, you’re wis er and have more experience. Most of all, you deserve noth ing but the best!
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are”, are these things true for you if someone were to ask them of you? This is your first step, to be a great support sys tem for others. When you’re doing a lot of change, you’re going to have your ups and downs. When you have someone that even says “hey, I believe in you” - that can help lift you up when you really need it. The other kind of support is education, classes, coaches, workshops, and programs.It’s things like this that keep you expanding, growing, and hav ing some kind of profession al guidance to help you stretch yourself. I’m always reading books, taking courses, hiring people to work with me and because of that I’m not only al ways receiving new informa tion, but brilliant techniques to help me apply it into my life. In fact, most successful people are nearly always working with a coach of some kind. Most of the time we’re work ing with the same stuff from yesterday, and it’s those tools, beliefs, and methods that are producing your current result. Remember the definition of in sanity, doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.
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Every outfit I owned had to match and coordinate. My shoe col or had to match my purse color. My blouse and accessories had to compliment my suit. I even coordinated my pantyhose and lingerie to match my outer clothing. I can’t even begin to tell you the thousands upon thousands of dol lars I have spent in my life time on designer clothes; St. John, El len Tracey, Jones New York, Raul Blanco, Coach, Louis Vuitton, and Bally. Because I did not know who I was, or more importantly “whose” I was, I sought validation in all the wrong areas. What I wore and what I drove were important to me . . .then. I looked darn good on the outside, but I was all broken and hurt ing on the inside. The words those adults spoke about me as child still haunted me as an adult. It manifested into low-self esteem. Not having my dad in my life left a huge void in my heart, (daugh ters need a father’s love and approval to be whole woman). Subse quently, I looked to men to fill the void my dad’s absence left. That is not a responsibility that I should have expected any man to fill. As a result of having low self esteem, I wound up in some toxic and painful relationships. I was not always treated with the respect that all women deserve. But how could I expect men to treat me well if I felt abandoned and did not feel good about myself? Being a bookworm and history buff, I remembered a quote I read from El eanor Roosevelt, “No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.” That was my wakeup call. I began to fervently seek God. I prayed and asked him to heal me of my inadequatecies, self-doubts and low self esteem. What I found is that every human being has worth and value to God. God showed me that even a broken vessel like me is useful to Him. A friend sent me a very powerful and life-changing email. It was the story of an African woman who had to walk miles to the village well to get water for her family. She had two pots she carried on a stick across her shoulders. One pot was brand new and always re turned completely full. The other pot had several small cracks and returned daily only partially full. One day the new pot began to tease the older pot unmercifully. “I am shiny and new. I return from the journey with a full amount of water every day. You are old and cracked, and never return with a full load. You are utterly useless.” words by Rita Hall At this, the broken pot began to weep bitterly. This tormenting went on for days. Then one day AVE YOU EVER OBSERVED PEOPLE see a well dressed person walk by and the woman said to the broken overhear them say, wow, she has it all together? But just because the “outpot, “Why do you weep so?” side” of a person is all together, does not mean that the inside isn’t torn up “I am old and broken, and I from the floor up. I was born in Alabama in the early 1950’s. I came from a broken never return with a full pot of home and never had the opportunity to meet my father. Strike one. It was during a water. I am useless. Why do time when being my complexion (dark) was not popular. Strike two. you keep me?” “Useless? Oh little broken pot” said the woman compassionately. “You bring me so much joy and I remember that adults used to go crazy over my fair-skinned happiness. Haven’t you ever noticed the beautiful flowers on the cousins. “Oh, they’re so cute. Look at their long, good hair.” Then side of the road when we come home? The flowers are there be the adults would look at me and say, “Oh, she’s dressed very well. I cause when you leak, you water them. Without you, there would bet she’s good in school. I bet she’s a very nice and mannerable lit be no flowers. The new pot is full of her self and does not share tle girl.” with anyone. Her side of the road is barren. Her side has no flowers In my five- year- old mind the translation was simple, “She better and provides no beauty. I keep you because your flowers provide always dress well, be smart and act nice because she’s ugly as hell.” me with joy and beauty on my long walk home.” Strike three. Because I was broken in the area of self-esteem, God could use me Since I grew up in a time when adults were always right, I internal to help heal other women with the same issue. I was the perfect ized what they said. So, growing up I was very nice, I made tons of candidate for this divine assignment because I had walked that path friends. I was very smart and earned many college degrees. And to of self-doubt and had lived on “Low-Self Esteem Boulevard”. be sure, I was also a fashion diva. Actually, to be more accurate, I God uses people with certain issues to heal His people with the was a slave to fashion.
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same issues. Who would you rather listen to; someone who never experienced a moment of self-doubt or someone who has overcome self-doubt and ex celled against the odds? God truly has a sense of humor in my life. He took my issue(s) and healed me. He now uses me in that very area that used to cause me so much pain and grief. I now have a business, The Next Level Consultants. I now teach people positive self-es teem building tools, goal set ting skills, and the techniques to discovering your purpose and living your dreams. (Look at my web site www.ritahallspekaer.com) I am now no longer concerned with being a Fashion Diva. I now enjoy being God’s Diva. I now understand that being Di vinely Inspired, Virtuous and Anointed is far more important than being on anyone’s best dressed list. Yes, this broken vessel is hap py to be watering flowers on the side of the road. What are you growing on your side of the road?
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Love Doesn’t Hurt domestic violence
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TOUCHES THE LIVES
OF MORE THAN 1.3 MILLION AMERICAN FAMILIES EACH YEAR.
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endra didn’t know where to turn. All she knew was that the pain throbbing on the side of her head seemed to intensify as she tried to pull herself up from the floor after Sam pushed her into the wall again. Her chil dren once again witnessed their strong father hitting her out of frustration and anger. What could she do to help him handle the frustration from his prestigous at his corporate job which continued to lead to more increased beatings each and ev ery week. While his outer demeanor was one of a Christian man with a prominent position in their Mega Church as he appeared holy, strong and successful in his suits purchased from a Georgetown specialty shop and his dark colored Mer cedes sedan shinning in the sunlight she wondered how big this injury would shine behind the makeup to her colleagues. Kathy realized she needed to make a wise decision this time to make a change after seeing her son crying uncontrollably in a corner during this mornings confrontation.What could she do? If she reported this to authorities she would lose her beautiful home in the gated community envied by her girlfriends. Why leave the luxurious home she has come to love with the well manicured lawns and wonderful country club benefits,this would be an embarrassment to her mom and dad who sacrificed for her educational and professional suc cess. So many thoughts and yet still the pain continued to throb. Why should I be his punching bag she continued to ponder when I have done everything I know to make him happy Kendra knew in her heart that she deserved so much more even though her mother and Auntie accepted the beatings, intimida tion and jealous tantrums she knew deep down that her life was not destined to such pain. Once she pulled herself up and finally fell onto the soft cushions of the designer couch Kathy prayed and asked for direction to lead her to a place of Peace. Today marks my new Season she whispered. Kendra has decided to begin the Jour ney of Walking by Faith towards Divine Healing and Restoration.
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THE STATISTICS
{Did You Know}
Every 9 seconds in the United States a woman is beaten or assaulted • 1.3 Million women are victims of domestic violence annually • 40% of teenage girls aged 14-17 say they or someone they know have been abused • More than three women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends everyday
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCLUDES hitting, slapping, shoving, kicking, punching, tripping, burning, choking, shooting, stabbing, raping, hair pulling, restraining and confining, shouting, yelling, criticizing, swearing, humiliation, threatening, name caling and treating other like a servant, keeping you from familly and friends, witholding or hiding money from another or imposes an allowance, vandalism, trespassing, violations of restraining orders, harassment, threats and stalking
Resources for Violence Prevention Prince Georges County Family Crisis Center 301 779-2100, 301 779-2115 National Sexual Abuse Hotline 1.800-656-4673 www.ncdsv.org National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) www.ndvh.org National Network to End Domestic Violence 1-202-543-5566 www.nnedv.org
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence 1-303-839-1852 1-303-839-1681 (TTY) www.ncadv.org Family Violence Prevention Fund 1-415-252-8900 1-800-595-4889 (TTY) www.endabuse.org National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline 1-866-331-9474 1-866-331-8463 (TTY) www.loveisrespect.org
THE READING NOOK
Scared Silent
(The Mildred Muhammad Story) MILDRED MUHAMMAD
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n this riveting memoir Mildred Muhammad, the former wife of convicted DC sniper John Muhammad, breaks her silence about the domestic violence she suffered in their marriage and the tragic events that occured after their divorce, which led up to the October 2002 sniper killings in DC. Mildred witnessed firsthand John’s bizarre behavior after he returned from the Gulf War, but no one including her family, friends, and local police took her warnings seriously. Even when John kidnapped their three children for eighteen months, changed their identities and lived with them on the run in Antigua, or when he threatened to kill Mildred her pleas for help went unfounded and she was forced to live undercover for eight months in a women’s shelter. Everyone knew John as a
charming and intelligent man. No one could fathom that he posed a serious threat to Mildred, let alone the 11 innocent victims he and his 15-year-old accomplice Lee Malvo would later kill to carryout John’s heinous plot to get custody of his and Mildred’s children... permanently. What began as a domestic case eventually victimized millions. And it has taken years for Mildred and her children to heal from the fear and psychological trauma they endured. In SCARED SILENT, Mildred shares her personal story to show how domestic violence devastates entire families, including the children, and hopes that what she reveals will give new insight on this national social ill. To learn more about Mildred Muhammad visit www.MildredMuhammad.com
Victorious Living for Women CHERYL A. PULLINS E mpowered. Courageous. Tenacious. Victorious! These are the women of the Victorious Living for Women anthology. Forty-two authors, coast to coast from 18 states sharing their true life stories which make up this incredible book designed to impact women around the world. In June of 2009, Cheryl A. Pullins and Jamar Suber acted upon a “God-idea”. Cheryl’s personal life experiences partnered with the publishing skill and expertise of Jamar Suber birthed Suber Pullins Publishing and developed an idea to recruit writers for the Victorious Living for Women project. In a short few weeks there were 42 dedicated authors who stepped forward to tell their stories and take you on their personal journeys to victory. And what an incredible journey it has been. Over the past few months these ladies have been participating on conference calls, writing, praying and bonding together as a group. Even the enemy himself cannot break the victorious spirit of everyone connected to this project, and believe me, he has tried. His tactics have not worked on this group of forty-two women. Within their own cities they have come togeth-
er to carry the message of Victorious Living for Women, not only as a book, but as a movement. Victorious Living for Women is filled with the inspiration, wisdom and pathways to victory of 42 incredible women who share stories of their life experiences, from their heart to the heart of their readers. These women have endured personal pain, and have come through empowered, encouraged and victorious. As they take you on their personal journeys you will find inspiration, encouragement and blueprints for victory embedded in each chapter. You will discover principles for transforming your life. You can learn how to overcome fear, find you purpose, define your destiny, recover from divorce, heal your heart, physical healing, dealing with the loss of loved ones and so much more. This stellar assembly of women with inspiring true-life stories will captivate you throughout each page as you read how their lives were transformed from anger to joy, disappointment to destiny and trial to victory. Their candor, wisdom and inspiration can help you to pursue your path of becoming a victorious woman. Suber Pullins Publishing and the authors of
Victorious Living for Women will be celebrating the release of this book on November 14, 2009 in the Baltimore, MD area. The book will be released worldwide on November 24, 2009 through major retailers, independent bookstores throughout the U. S. and direct sales from the authors. For more information about Victorious Living for Women please contact us at info@victoriousbooks.com
STYLE GUIDE
Walking by Faith - STEPPING INTO GREATNESS -
CINDERELLA KNEW SOMETHING ALL WOMEN KNOW: THE VALUE OF THE PERFECT PAIR OF HEELS. WHEN HER FOOT DELICATELY SLID INTO THE GLASS SLIPPER, SHE NOT ONLY SPORTED SOME ENVIABLE FOOTWEAR, SHE ALSO LANDED HERSELF A NEW MAN AND A SUBSTANTIAL INCOME BOOST.
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hile most women don’t chose shoes based on their life-al tering potential, there re mains an unmistakable bond between a woman and her footwear. In short, women are shoe-obsessed. Psychologists have vigorously sought the hidden meaning of shoes. Fashion critics agree with the claim that the female shoecollector is a frustrated traveler, while oth ers believe she is symbolically searching for enlightenment. “It may even be simpler than that”, says a fashion critic. A new pair
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of shoes “might not cure a broken heart or soothe a tension headache, but they will relieve the symptoms and chase away the blues”.Whatever the reason, women love their shoes. In 2003 alone women in the United States spent a whopping $16 billion on footwear. Women line up around the block in all types of weather if they catch word of a shoe sale, and know that a new pair of shoes is often the best way to attain a style makeover - after all, they won’t make you look fat and your size rarely shifts like it does with a basic pair of blue jeans!
Women haul themselves around in them with the belief that the shoes make themselves ap pear taller, their legs longer and their faces smaller in proportion. Stylish young women have always been willing to put up with a lit tle discomfort for fashion’s sake. A recent study published in the Journal of Epidemiologists and Public Health shows that women who wear high heeled shoes may actually be protected from knee joint problems, as there was a link between reg ular dancing in three inch heels and a re duced risk of knee problems. Health benefits aside, pop culture has given shoes a leg up in popularity. In The Wizard of Oz, the Good Witch gave Dorothy sparkling ruby red pumps as a reward for knocking off one of the Wicked Witches. Those shoes gave her a whole new persona, and she was able to courageously find her way home (alright, this may be stretching it a tad).
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HEALTHY LIVING {Recipe of the Month} Five-Spice Salmon Description Sometimes in life we want subtle, but other times we long to be overwhelmed. In the creation of five-spice powder, the Chinese gave us that chance. With fennel, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns, we get to taste sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, and salty all at once. If you’ve never tried five-spice powder before, you might want to halve the amount, or your taste buds might just blow a fuse! Serves 4
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SALMON IS A SOLID CHOICE FOR WOMEN SEEKING A LIFE OF HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES. FISH OILS IN SALMON AND OTHERS INCLUDING, BLUEFISH, SABLE, ALBACORE AND TROUT CONTAIN OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS
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almon is a solid choice for Women seeking a life of healthy food choices. Fish oils in salmon and others including, bluefish, sable, albacore and trout con tain Omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to lower blood cholesterol and inhibit the formation of blood clots that lead to heart attacks.
Selecting Salmon Next time you head to the fish counter to buy salmon, consider choosing the wild variety instead of farmed. According to a report published in the journal Science, farmed salmon contain more potentially dangerous toxins than salmon caught in the wild. Researchers analyzed 700 wild and farmed salmon bought in 16 different cities in Europe and North America and found that farmed salmon contained unusually high amounts of in dustrial by-products, pesticides, and suspected cancer-causing agents known as polychlo rinated biphenyls (PCBs). What causes the contamination? The food given to the salmon while in captivity is contaminated with PCBs. How can you tell the difference between wild and farmed salmon? The most reliable meth od is to ask the fish purveyor. If that’s not possible, or if the seller isn’t sure, check the col or. You’re probably familiar with the light pink color of farmed salmon — wild salmon is a brighter, deeper shade of red. The price may also be a giveaway — farmed salmon is less ex pensive than wild salmon because it is more widely available. Finally, don’t let these findings stop you from eating salmon altogether. It remains a great source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Just keep in mind that it may be safer to “go wild.” And if you can’t find wild salmon, try getting rid of some of the fat — where PCBs accumulate — from farmed salmon by removing the skin and grilling the fish. Another convenient option is canned or pouched salmon, which is almost always wild.
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1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute 1 pound salmon steaks, cut into 4 equal pieces 8 cups fresh baby-spinach leaves 2 cloves garlic, pressed
Instructions In a 2-quart dish, combine the lime peel, lime juice, 1 teaspoon of the oil, ginger, five-spice powder, and sugar substitute. Add the salmon and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. In a 3-quart microwavable dish, combine spinach, garlic, and remaining 1 teaspoon oil, tossing gently. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted. Drain and keep warm. Lightly oil a grill rack. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Remove the salmon from the marinade and place on the grill rack. Brush the salmon with additional marinade. Close the grill cover and cook for 4 minutes. Open the grill cover, turn the salmon, and brush with marinade. Close the cover and cook for 4 minutes longer, or until the salmon flakes easily. Discard any remaining marinade. To serve, evenly divide the spinach among 4 serving plates and center the salmon on the spinach beds.
Nutritional information Per serving: 251 calories / 15 g fat (3 g sat) 5 g carbohydrate / 24 g protein 2 g dietary fiber / 213 mg sodium 67 mg cholesterola
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