Transformation of the Day: La’Tresha lost 42 pounds. Being diagnosed with stage III colon cancer dramatically changed her health, but also her relationship with food. Due to treatment, the sight, smell and taste of food made her physically ill and she lost a lot of weight. With recovery came the joy of eating again and weight […]
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Ada lost 78 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Ada lost 78 pounds. This 55 year old Glam-ma faced depression and emotional eating when she lost her mother and grandmother to cancer 4 months apart. The birth of her grandson gave her the motivation she needed to change her life with surgery, healthy eating habits and walking 3 miles a day. Check […]
Benefits of Eating More Citrus Fruit
The citrus fruit family is vast, covering oranges, limes, lemons, grapefruits, etc. All of them, however, have two major things in common. First, citrus fruits are known to be quite delicious and offer a naturally sweet snack. Secondly, they are also immensely nutritious. Take your garden variety large orange, for instance. On average, It naturally […]
Sibyl lost 106 pounds
Great Transformation: Sibyl lost 106 pounds. A cancer diagnosis sealed the deal for her in terms of committing to creating a healthier life. She was also borderline diabetic and weighed 363 pounds. Check out her story. What was your motivation? For years, I have been trying to lose weight and keep it off. A diagnosis of […]
Alisha lost 138 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Alisha lost 138 pounds. This survivor works to change the lives of homeless Veterans at her day job. She wanted to share with us how her decision to have weight loss surgery saved her life by helping her doctors find a serious, life threatening condition. Check out her awesome story. I wanted to share my […]
Shateca lost 36 pounds
Update April 2018: Shout out to Shateca. Her current weight is 163 pounds, bringing her weight loss total to 48 pounds. We asked her to share how she’s continued to get such great results. How have you maintained your weight loss/continued to lose weight? I have maintained my weight loss by living a more healthy, active […]
Sarah lost 48 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Sarah lost 48 pounds. After losing her mom to cancer she committed to living a healthier lifestyle in her memory. With clean eating, weight training and positive choices, she transforming her body. Check out what she shared with us. Greetings! My name is Sarah R. I’m 5’4″ and my starting weight, at […]
Opal lost 50 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Opal lost 50 pounds. This awesome mom and writer was inspired by the passing of her father due to cancer. She committed to being the best version of herself and loving the way she looks. Check out what she shared with us about how she took action to change her life. […]
Iesha lost 130 pounds
Update Dec 2016: We shared Iesha’s story a little over a year ago and she has maintained her success. Check out her update and read about how she lost 130 pounds (below the update). I wanted to thank the administrators for this site for allowing me to be heard. It is so important to have […]
The Benefits of Flaxseeds
Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is a plant grown for food and fiber. You can often find them in the bulk section of your local supermarkets, in health food stores or online. Flaxseed generally comes in whole and ground versions as well as brown or yellow (golden). Be warned that whole flaxseeds will pass through […]
