Commit Adding More GREEN to your Routine! Join our 14 Day Green Smoothie Challenge following BWLW’s Free Guide! We will use smoothies for meal replacement and to give our bodies a rest from processed, chemical filled foods and junk food. We will detoxify, experience more energy, and get control of your eating habits by letting […]
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Energy Balance: I eat a healthy diet, but I still can’t lose weight.
It’s the complaint that dietitians and weight loss coaches hear most often: “I eat a healthy diet, but I still can’t lose weight. I’ve tried Paleo, whole foods, sugar-free, fat-free, low-carb, vegan….etc.” The list goes on. Most people who struggle with food, struggle with finding balance. They struggle to find a way of eating that helps […]
Can Loose Skin be Tightened?
Believe it or not, one of the fears that holds women back from losing weight is having loose skin. This can definitely happen to anyone and it can be very pronounced on those who lose over 50 lbs. That being said, you should not let fear of loose skin stop you from losing weight. We […]
15 Delicious Low Carb Dessert Recipes
When you are cutting out refined, processed carbs and trying to eat a lower carb lifestyle, one of the toughest things to kick are desserts. If you have a serious sweet tooth, like I do, you have to find alternatives that taste great but don’t throw off your balanced eating goals. Here are 15 recipes […]
The Basics: Calorie Intake for Fat Loss vs. Muscle Gain vs. Maintenance
This article breaks down the basics of calorie counting. When you’re interested in weight loss and muscle gain, learning about all about calories and learning about nutrition in general will serve you well. Calories are the essential units of energy that are found in all foods and are necessary in maintaining the body’s function. According […]
Nine Home Workouts You Can Try During a Blizzard
WE will not use bad weather as an excuse to lay off of our workout routines. Right, Ladies? Winter storms will come, but you can still get some exercise if you have an internet connection. Here are some awesome at home video workouts that will help you stay on course and reach your weight release goals. Beginner Beginner HIIT […]
What is the Difference Between Whole Carbs and Processed, Refined Carbs?
The New Year is here and many people have made resolutions to lose weight, eat healthier, and exercise more. The beginning of the year is a great time to set some new goals. Of course, new goals are easier said than done, especially when people are not fully aware of what is healthy and unhealthy to eat. […]
How to Recognize and Address Emotional Eating
There are two types of hunger: physiologic hunger and hedonic hunger. Physiologic hunger occurs when we’ve not eaten for a period of time- our stomachs are empty, and our bodies respond accordingly, asking us for fuel with hunger cues- a sense of emptiness, a rumbling of the stomach. Physiologic hunger and physiologic hunger cues are […]
12 Clean Eating, Low Carb Dinner Recipes
Eating a healthy dinner can be a challenge. After a long day at work, it’s so easy to reach for comfort foods or our favorite savory meal, but it may not be the most healthy option. Planning ahead and researching recipes can help you to have a variety of options that fit into the plan you’ve created to […]
Lindsey lost 140 pounds, Excess Skin Removed on TLC Reality Show
Update Jan 2016: This month, we got an update from Lindsey letting us know that she will be featured on TLC’s new series, “Skin Tight” on January 27th. We started following her story of losing 140 pounds back in 2013. Check out what she’s shared with us about her journey (read more). Lindsey M. Adams, a […]