It’s about food quality, as well as quantity. Say goodbye to the old model of weight loss relying solely on calorie calculations and restriction. Be excited by some new news, you can “have your cake and eat it…” and lose weight too! Maintain and open mind and get ready for some surprises as we reveal […]
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Tyler lost 72 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss story: Sigma Gamma Rho soror and Media Diva Tyler lost 72 pounds. Her story shows that you can lose weight gradually over time and change your relationship with food. Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey: Name: TylerAge: 25City: CharlotteOccupation: Writer / News ProducerStarting Weight: 250 poundsCurrent Weight: 178 […]
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 […]
6 Things That Bodybuilders Can Teach Us About Weight Loss
Losing weight is a huge undertaking and it can be really intimidating to go through on your own. There are lots of things that you may feel like you need to learn in order to reach your goals in a reasonable amount of time. If you are trying to lose weight, I suggest that you […]
30 Day Weight Loss: J’me is down from a size 20 to a 14/16
Sharing about 30 days of weight loss progress, J’me wrote to us to share her photos and let us know she’s down 33 pounds. She is using her clothes as a measurement for success as well. She is down from a size 20 to a size 14/16. That’s right…in a little over 30 days. Here […]
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 […]
Candida Symptoms and How to Cleanse It from the Body
Candida, the medical term for yeast overgrowth, can occur anywhere on the body – both internally and externally. Rather than something you catch, Candida (yeast) is present in the body at all times. In fact, it plays a vital role in bodily functions, aids in digestion and keeps certain types of bacteria from overpopulating. Most […]
5 Tips for Dealing with Cravings While on Your Period
As if it isn’t hard enough to combat cravings, eat healthy and find time to exercise regularly, once a month women face the seemingly insurmountable challenge of getting through their period without giving into temptation. Along with the irritability, cramps, bloating and fatigue that come hand-in-hand with Mother Nature’s visit, cravings for sugar, simple carbohydrates, […]
What is the difference between good carb and bad carbs?
It is not surprising to hear someone say that they are on carb-free or low carb diet. This is because carbs are thought to be a main contributor to weight gain, and some carbs are. There are good carbs and bad carbs, and both have different impacts on a person’s health and waistline. Telling […]
