How do you deal with cravings? Cravings for foods that you know will cause weight gain and poor health are difficult to deal with and cause many to give up on their weight loss journey. There are all sorts of methods people use to suppress their appetite when trying to change to more healthy eating […]
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6 Ways to Maximize Calorie Burn at the Gym
Many people work out hard at the gym to burn calories. However, they do not see the good results they expect. Each person’s body if different so I can only talk to you from the perspective what works for most people. You will have to use trial and error to determine what really works for you, […]
Diet Review – The One One One Diet
“The One One One Diet: The Simple 1:1:1 Formula for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss” There’s no way around it, diets are confusing. Having to remember what you can and cannot eat on a certain time and day of the week can be just too frustrating for people to overcome and they simply give up […]
Being Black and Vegan – One Sister’s Story
I asked Poet, Author and Vegan Tiara Butler (aka Lady T.). to share with us her thoughts on being Black and Going Vegan. Her story is heartfelt and real. Everyone has their reasons for how they choose to eat. This is just one sister’s story… By: Tiara Butler – IG: @soulfullyspokenspirituals No… it’s not a typo. You […]
Can Waist Size Reflect Health and Longevity?
Few would argue that a toned guy with six-pack abs walking down the beach probably leads a more healthier life than the fellow with a beer gut spilling out of his ‘frankie says relax’ tanktop as he double-fists a cold brew. While exercise and eating right has a tendency to limit health problems, is it […]
6 Things That Can Sabotage Weight Loss
There’s a definite snowball effect when it comes to dieting and we’re not talking about the cream-filled coconut cakes made by Hostess. The spiral of a dieting sabotage can happen in an instant and usually the results aren’t pretty. One minute you’re at the gym trudging along looking forward to a post-workout smoothie and the […]
Cranberry Cocktail Green Smoothie
Yummy, Yummy and Yummy. You’ve got to try this great green smoothie recipe if you are a cranberry lover. Cranberry Cocktail 2 Servings Like all berries, fresh cranberries are high in antioxidants and low in sugar. When combined with strawberries and spinach, this bright red drink is a powerful disease fighter that is also amazingly […]
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 Makes Processed Sugar Addictive?
Is Processed Sugar Addictive? There has been a lot of discussion and debate over whether sugar is truly “addictive”. What has been proven is that the brain reacts to sugar in the same way that it does to some addictive drugs. It is true that the more sugar you eat, the more you will crave it. […]
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 […]
