“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 […]
Wellness and Health
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 […]
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. […]
May is Lupus Awareness Month: Athar’s Journey
May is Lupus Awareness month. We want to promote awareness of the disease because is affects the African-American community disproportionately. “African-American women are three times more likely to get lupus than white women. African-American women tend to develop lupus at a younger age and have more severe symptoms than white women. [source]” Athar was diagnosed […]
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 […]
SkinneePix: Should you take 15 pounds off your selfies?
What is SkinneePix? When two women in Arizona got together and talked about taking selfies, the end result was a company called “PrettySmartWomen” and an app called “SkinneePix“. This app promises to reduce the appearance of weight in your face up to 15 pounds. Users can customize their virtual “weight loss” and post the picture they […]
Chemicals in Our Foods: GMOs vs. Organic Foods
One of the most vital aspects of cultivating health is the quality of the food, water, and supplements you ingest. Eating food that is organic and free of chemicals and genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is important all the time, but even more so when one is losing weight, detoxing or trying to improve your health. […]
Video: Michele lost 82 pounds and is talking about loose skin
Michele lost 82 pounds and she looks amazing. If you missed it, you should definitely check out her story. She is now seeking to have skin removal surgery for loose skin. She has bared her soul in the video below so I thought I’d share it with you. Many people who lose significant amounts of weight […]
