“How do I find the right Weight Loss Program or Diet Book?” That is the number one question I hear from women, so I want to dive into that subject and give you some guidance. I know that it can be very confusing when you have the option of so many books, online programs and […]
Healthy Eating
Make Healthy Soul Food
Check out this cookbook from cancer.gov that presents traditional soul food recipes with a healthy twist. Full of simple tips for tasty and nutritious dishes. Visit www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/prevention/down-home-healthy-cooking.pdf
6 Reasons You Should Eat More Veggies for Weight Loss
If losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight are your goals, then you should add as many veggies to your diet as possible. You can eat them in many different forms – from raw to juiced – making them an easy add to your daily diet. Many of the most common veggies are considered “superfoods” […]
How to Break Through a Weight Loss Plateau
It happens to everyone. You are going strong with your diet and exercise program and seeing results for the first few months, and then all the progress stops. Welcome to the classic weight loss plateau. It is normal to lose more weight in the first few months per week as you change your lifestyle habits […]
Check out a day of meals from Mekagetfit
Meka of Mekagetfit on Instagram prepared this great example of a day of meals. She says, “My sample of eating healthy. All these foods were prepared and cooked by me. I just used my common sense and took off with it.” Meal1⃣ is breakfast oatmeal with strawberries. Meal2⃣ is a snack of orange slices, rice […]
Green Smoothie Recipes for January
If you have been following along with our Facebook page, you’ve seen that I’ve posted a new green smoothie recipe each day for our January 14 Day Green Smoothie Cleanse. If you missed any of them, here is the information to access all of the smoothie recipes we’ve featured. TGBTS Smoothie (no Banana) The Popeye […]
What You Should Eat & When You Should Eat to Lose Pounds
The body has a rhythm to its metabolism that is circadian, that means it follows the daylight cycle. Your metabolism doesn’t just turn on to a set speed when you eat or exercise. Depending on what time of day it is the metabolism will act slower or faster naturally (for most people, that is. Health […]
The Basics of Weight Loss
Certain things never change and how to effectively lose weight and keep it off is one of those areas of life. Here are the basics of weight loss that can work for almost anyone*. Eat Real Food If you can do nothing else but eat real food, you are more likely to begin to lose […]
4 Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight That You May Not Be Aware Of
For many, weight loss is a struggle and it isn’t for lack of trying. If you have been doing everything you are supposed to do to lose pounds such as watching what you eat, restricting calories and increasing the amount of exercise you do; and you still can’t lose weight there may be a hidden […]
7 Reasons to Give Up Soda, Juice and Sugary Drinks
Every year rolls people make resolutions and promises to themselves about what they are going to give up in pursuit of better health. Soda is usually on the top of people’s list because we all know soda doesn’t do your body any good in terms of health. Did you know that most commercial juice and other […]
