Ladies, we got a Tweet from Trainer Chris Powell last night!! I tweeted him earlier to say we are chatting live on Facebook about the newest episode of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. YAY! Last night’s episode dealt with the weight loss journey of Alyssa, a 22 year old who was dealing with the trauma […]
Weight Loss Advice
Hidden Sugars – The Many Names of Processed Sugar
Processed, refined sugars go by different names – names you might not recognize as being processed sugar. It’s very easy for someone who is not familiar with all the hidden names of sugar to erroneously consume large amounts of the stuff. So, if you’re trying to eliminate processed sugars from your diet – or at […]
6 Reasons You Should Avoid Non-Prescription Diet Pills
Losing weight is hard work it’s no surprise that people turn to diet pills. Creating menus, counting calories, and exercising all take a great deal of effort and require a lifestyle change – something that’s not easy to accomplish. To make matters worse, the weight comes off very slowly even when you’re doing everything right. […]
Raspberry Ketones: Are They Just a Diet Fad?
Most of what your body needs to be healthy can be found in nature. From wholesome, organic foods to herbal and vitamin supplements, the earth supplies virtually everything you need to survive and stay well. So, it’s safe to assume that some natural ingredients possess healing qualities unmatched by man-made chemicals. However, some herbal supplements, […]
How Do You Know How Many Calories You Need to Eat to Lose Weight?
No matter how many different ways people try to lose weight – from drinking gallons of ice water to wrapping themselves in plastic wrap – success comes down to two factors: calories consumed and calories burned. In order to lose weight, you must consume fewer calories than your body uses each day to shave off […]
Your Metabolism Likes Food: How Not Eating Is Keeping You Fat
You go on a diet, restricting your caloric intake drastically. What happens? At first, you lose a lot of weight; it seems like things are going in the right direction. Suddenly, though, you reach a plateau. You become discouraged, start eating again, and end up putting the weight back on plus a few extra pounds. […]
Liver Health: Benefits of Milk Thistle
I recently posted an article all about how the liver is related to weight loss and a healthy metabolism. Knowing whether you have a healthy liver is important to your weight loss efforts because of it’s role in breaking down fats and processing toxins. One of the things I’ve always heard was good for liver […]
3 Pros and 3 Cons of Low-Carb Diets
Low-carb diets arrived on the scene in the early 1970s with the introduction of the Atkins diet. While time has shown that this restrictive eating style poses numerous health risks and only a few benefits, newer versions of the low-carb diet – less restrictive ones – are still extremely popular among those hoping to shed […]
Juice Fasting for Weight Loss
By Guest Blogger and BWLW Member Carla Douglin of Raw Raw Life Juice fasting is normally used to give your body а rest, and to allow accumulated waste/gunge to be removed. During а typical juice fast, nothing but juices and fresh water are consumed. Because of this, the body relies partly on its stored excess fat for fuel, […]
How Peer Pressure Can Make You Fat: Dealing with Friends with Unhealthy Habits
There’s no denying the power of peer pressure, especially among teens. Even adults are not immune. Peer pressure is everywhere – work, school, church and at home. You may think that you’re above the influence of others, but few people are completely. If you’re doubtful, just think about the last time someone commented negatively on […]
