11 years later...

Sister Feelgood was published in 1996 by Crown Trade Paperbacks. In its heyday, it was named one of the top 10 health and fitness books (in 1996 or '97) by Cooking Light magazine. Before going out of print, it sold around 25,000 copies. In today's market, that may seem like a drop in the ocean, but to me it means that thousands of women found its positive daily messages a comfort and an inspiration. Rather than letting it disappear completely, I've decided to release the whole thing on this blog. It's still under copyright, so if you share with others, please acknowledge me as author. Let me know if you'd like to see it republished in book form. In the meantime, enjoy!

Sunday, March 11, 2007

Day 36

"Ooo-wee, baby."

Artists have drawn them, photographers have photographed them. Cheeks, bottoms, derrieres, bootés, butts. Black women are famous--and envied--for their big, beautiful behinds. The image industry insists on projecting the flat behind standard, but we all know the truth: the luscious behind is the ideal. Beware of exercise advice that, if done as prescribed, would only squish lovely bootés into oblivion. The best exercises uplift and round the cheeks rather than flatten them. Squats are really good for firming and lifting the booté, as well as tightening the thighs. Walking and climbing steps are wonderful, so ignore the elevator today.

I will not get sucked in by the hype. Love, me love my behind!

Posted by Donna Marie Williams at 8:40 AM

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