This is the exercise of the day for our Modified Daniel Fast. You will need a journal or note book for this one, because it’s an on going, daily exercise. Lesson 1 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5 | Lesson 6 Lesson #2: Practice the 3 Ds – Delay, Distract and Decide This is a protocol for dealing with strong […]
Monthly Challenge
Modified Daniel Fast Lesson 1: Letting Go of Our Favorite Foods
This is the first lesson for our Modified Daniel Fast Challenge. Ladies, I want to give you some exercises to help you go deeper into your wellness journey and deal with thought and emotions. These exercises will help you do just that. Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5 | Lesson 6 You […]
September 2014 Challenge: Modified Daniel Fast
Our September 2014 Challenge will be a Modified Daniel Fast. I believe that this fast can really help with food addictions and emotional eating. I encourage you to do some internal work during this fast. That could be traditionally religious practice or whatever is spiritual to you. That could be writing in your journal, prayer, meeting […]
6 Great Smoothie Recipes That You Should Try
Here are six of my favorite smoothie recipes to give you some new ideas for smoothies during our 14 Day Smoothie Detox Challenge. These smoothies are tasty and full of great recipes to help your body detox and release the pounds along with our plan. Feel free to add things like protein powder, cinnamon and chia […]
August 2014 Challenge Giveaway
Update: It is time to announce the winner of our August Giveaway! Who is getting the Nutribullet? Congratulations Rosalind Manson – red235ga We also decided that we wanted to give 20 BWLW sistas digital copies of my Green Smoothie Guide instead of just giving away 10 copies! These ladies should look out for an email […]
Black Women Losing Weight’s August Giveaway CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES
1. OFFICIAL RULES. The following are the official rules (“Rules”) for the Black Women Losing Weight Giveaway Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”). In order to enter the Sweepstakes, you must agree to these Rules. You agree that submission of an entry form and/or participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes your agreement to these Rules. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF […]
August 2014 Challenge – 14 Day Smoothie Detox
Update: I just want to thank everyone who has participated in our 14 Day Smoothie Detox. Please let us know how the plan worked for you. Leave a comment on Facebook, email us or post a comment below about your results. It’s time for our August 2014 Challenge – This month we will be doing a 14 Day […]
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 […]
