The holidays are a time when you want to indulge and have fun but if you are on a weight loss journey that can be difficult when it comes to eating. There is so much temptation around, but you don’t have to give in and eat something that will be a step off the healthy […]
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What is the Keto Diet?
The ketogenic diet, better known as the “keto” diet, is a diet that was originally developed to help people with difficult to control epilepsy (specifically, children with epilepsy). It is a high-fat, moderate protein, low carbohydrate diet. Here’s why it has been recommended for epilepsy: Carbohydrates are important for brain function, usually in the form […]
The HCG Diet: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Have you ever heard of HCG or the HCG diet? It’s been one of the top diet crazes around in the last few years and some people swear by it. Others think it could cause health issues or that it’s just a fad. I thought that I’d give you some background info so that you […]
Mary J. Blige Looks Amazing in a Bikini on the Cover of Shape
Oh My Goodness. I must add the R&B queen Mary J. Blige to my list of Ab Divas after seeing the new Shape Magazine cover featuring her for their December Issue. WOW!! Do you see those abs! Fitspiration! In the article, she talks about her new holiday album and how she is committed to not over […]
Shawana lost 40 and and kept the weight off
Today’s featured weight loss story: Shawana lost 40 pounds in 2012 and kept the weight off even after having a baby girl earlier this year. This proud and busy mom of 7 ate healthy and did not go overboard with pregnancy pounds. Read her story: “Greetings!! My name is Shawana Livingston and I have been […]
Cheryl lost 40 pounds
Let’s show some love to Cheryl. She lost 40 pounds and was able to improve her pre-diabetes diagnosis. Here is what she shared with us: “My name is Cheryl Miller and I am 42 years old. I started my journey last October (2012) while weighing 262 pounds. I was placed on medication for hypertension and […]
5 Superfoods That You Should Be Eating
Superfoods have been in the news lately and can be found listed in many diet plans. The obvious conclusion from their nickname is that these foods can somehow provide more nutritional benefits than the average fruit or vegetable. What makes something a “superfood” isn’t that it contains an unusually high level of any one beneficial […]
Update: Renee lost 147 pounds
Update April 2015: “I wanted to update you and let you know where I am on this fabulous fit journey . As of today, my total weight loss is 147 pounds and I’ve dropped 16 dress sizes. The best thing of all is that I finally achieved my goal…I’m Bikini Suit Ready! My journey by […]
Gaylon lost 97 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Gaylon lost 97 pounds. She joined Weight Watchers, walked for exercise, eventually joined Black Girls Run and hasn’t turned back. Here is what she shared her journey and words of wisdom with us: “Gaylon Alcaraz (40 something) Mother of Two and Grandma of One – Chicago, Illinois – One day […]
LouCinda lost 42 pounds
Let’s show some love to LouCinda. She lost 42 pounds over the course of a year and went from a size 18/20 down to a size 12/14. Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey: “My motivation was to take control and not end up a high blood pressure or a […]