Memorial Day means family cookouts and parties with friends. It also means alcohol, barbecue, burgers, desserts, hotdogs, potato salad and lots of delicious and calorie rich food. For those who are on a weight loss journey, times like this can be challenging, but they don’t have to be. Here are some tips to help you […]
Wellness and Health
5 Great Reasons to Go Meatless
When you decide to embrace going meatless, you open yourself up to a world of potential benefits. Today, I want to share some helpful information to help you see how the choice to eat more plant foods could change your life. You’ve got to do your own research, but here are some great things to consider. […]
Meatless in May – Meal Prep, Food Storage and Family Meals
Meatless in May! We are eating a lot more meatless meals and snacks, and that means you may be doing a bit more cooking this month. I’ve put together a list of resources to help you with meal prep, food storage and finding recipes that your family will love. (Oh! Make sure that you check out the first […]
Let These 35 Motivational Quotes from Black Women Inspire You
When you are trying to lose weight, workout regularly, avoid stress and change your overall lifestyle, mindset is key. Sometimes, powerful words can inspire and motivate us by planting a seed of positivity in our minds or making us see our situation a little differently. Here are some great quotes from African American women that will […]
How to Eliminate Belly Fat
One of the topics we get the most questions about is belly fat. It’s one of the most popular topics when it comes to weight loss in general because it can be very hard to lose. So, we decided to ask Coach Myya Mixon, someone who’s kept off 100 pounds for more than 10 years, to share […]
What is Candida and How Does it Affect Your Health?
According to recent studies, Candida is a systematic fungal infection that affects around 70 percent of all people. It’s an overgrowth of yeast and it can ultimately break down your intestinal walls and penetrate the bloodstream, causing toxins to be released into your body. It is very common in humans and can be found in […]
#AmwellHealth: Speak with a Registered Dietitian without leaving home
Over the years, one thing that has truly amazed me is that I’ve never been referred to a registered dietitian or nutritionist by a doctor. I haven’t faced chronic illness my whole life, but I have dealt with PCOS, insulin resistance, a pituitary tumor and fibroids as an adult. All of these conditions can affect […]
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 […]
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 […]
