When it comes to yoga, looking at videos of tiny women draped in spandex, bent and twisted up like pretzels can be quite discouraging. Many women look on and immediately dismiss any possibility that they could ever do yoga. “I’m too big.” or “I’m not flexible.” has been uttered far too many times. If you […]
Weight Loss Advice
Is Weight Loss During Pregnancy Ever a Good Thing?
Putting On The Pounds When Pregnant As the euphoric moments that directly follow finding out that you are with child begin to fade, that gorgeous glow can morph into anxiety. Those antagonizing thoughts have haunted almost every woman who has learned she has a baby. You know what they sound like, “What’s going to happen […]
Got Milk? The Health Benefits of Almond Milk
We’ve all heard the saying “milk does a body good” but would you believe me if I told you that almond milk could even better than the diary kind? If you haven’t enjoyed a refreshing glass, you’re really missing out. The basic blend is made from finely ground almonds mixed with water. It’s not hard to […]
4 Workouts from Black Women Losing Weight
Hey Ladies, We created these for our April Workout Challenge, but I just wanted to put them all in one place so that you can access them. Put your mouse over the graphic and right click to save or copy. Share them with friends on your Instagram, Facebook page, etc. Get it in!!!
What is HIIT?
HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training is rising in popularity amongst the masses at supersonic speeds. Besides body weight training, HIIT is the top fitness trend of 2014. This upbeat, fast-paced method requires dedication, commitment, stamina, and endurance, but the results are well worth the effort. How Is It Done? With HIIT you alternate between high […]
Get More Vitamins From Healthy Food Sources
Healthy eating is all about eating foods that are full of the nutrients that we need for thriving health. That is even more important when you are trying to lose weight and foods full of empty calories. There are a couple nutrient sources that almost everybody is familiar with. Whether it’s Vitamin C from an […]
The Number One Drinking Mistake Affecting Your Weight
What is the number one mistake? Not Drinking Enough Water! Water – it’s all around us. We see it in rivers and oceans, it flows freely from our faucets, it purges into our basements during violent storms. We’ve always heard how pivotal it is to our overall health and yet somehow most of us fail […]
5 Ways to Avoid Gaining Weight on Vacation
Oh, the summer. Many of us spend all winter either working out or fretting about how to get ready for the warm weather. We want to get fit before it’s time to expose more of our bodies than can be covered up with a winter parka. Hopefully everyone was successful with their cold weather […]
10 Tips for Eating Clean on a Tight Budget
Almost every person who plans on dieting or at least eating healthier is faced with one very common slippery slope – good food can cost more money. Whether you’re looking to invigorate your meal plan with organic products for a healthier system or just add more variety of fruits, vegetables, and appetite suppressants like almonds and […]
Top 5 Diet Mistakes to Avoid
There are the top 5 mistakes that I always encourage people to AVOID when dieting and trying to lose weight. These can hinder your weight loss efforts and even harm your health. I know that we don’t like the word, diet, but when you are just changing your habits temporarily and aren’t committed to long […]
