It’s time for our May 2015 Challenge! If you are participating, I want you to leave a comment below and tell us why. Eating Goal: Your goal will be to go Paleo with your eating for a minimum of 14 Days. You can follow the simple guidelines we provide below or pick an actual […]
May Challenge
Food Rehab Restart – 6 Simple Snack Recipes to Help You Cut Out Junk Food
Since we are dedicated to cutting out junk for 21 days this month, I thought that you could use some new snack recipes. Try these 6 simple, healthy snacks between meals or when those junk food cravings come calling. Bagel With Ricotta and Strawberries Spread ½ toasted whole-grain “flat” bagel with 2 tablespoons fresh ricotta. Top with ⅓ […]
What is Compulsive Overeating?
A few years ago, a good friend of mine was secretly dealing with compulsive overeating. She would eat until she would pass out. She sought out help from Overeaters Anonymous and I learned a lot about compulsive overeating from her struggle. Her medical professional told her that high blood pressure, diabetes and digestive issues were directly related to […]
Food Rehab Restart – Self Medicating with Food
What is Self Medicating? “The theory of self medication to explain addictive behavior is based on the idea that people use substances, such as alcohol and drugs, or the effects of other addictive behaviors, such as eating or gambling, to compensate for underlying problems that have not been adequately treated. The self medication theory usually […]
Video: Aja Shows You How to Get Through the May Exercise Challenge Routines
It’s Day 13 of our May Exercise Challenge. I’m so happy to share this video with you today. Our friend Aja over at BlackGirlSlim.com has taken the time to graciously create a How To video to show you not only how to do the moves in our May Challenge routines, but also how to modify […]
Poll: What should BWLW’s May Challenge Be?
It’s time for you to give us some feedback on what you think Black Women Losing Weight’s May Challenge Goals should be! Let us know your thoughts by participating in the poll below. This poll will close on April 27th and the May Challenge will be announced on April 28th. Please post any additional feedback […]
