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 […]
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Janelle lost nearly 100 pounds
Let’s show some love to proud mom Janelle. She has lost approximately 100 pounds since June 2012 with calorie counting and by eating low carb. She wrote in to share her photos and story with us: ” I Wanted to share my progress with the group. I’ve released nearly 100 pounds, going from 315 pounds and […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #28: Feed Your Family Healthy Food and Save Money
Today’s tip for weight loss on a budget: Tip #28: Feed Your Family Healthy Food and Save Money. One of the main issues I hear from mothers is that they have to be able to feed their whole families while changing to healthier eating habits. Many people think that eating quality food has to be expensive, but […]
Tambra lost 33 pounds
Let’s show some love to Tambra. This proud army wife and mom of 3 shared with us how she lost 33 pounds with exercise, juicing and changing her eating habits. Here is what she shared: “Hello, My name is Tambra. I’m a 29 year old stay at home Army wife and mother of three. I’ve […]
Constance lost 138 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Proud mom Constance is sharing her weight loss journey with us this morning. Over the course of 6 years and having 2 children, she has brought her weight from 280 pounds down to 142 pounds, losing a total of 138 pounds. I think her story is realistic, because […]
Valerie lost 59 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some BWLW love to Valerie who has lost 59 pounds with gastric sleeve weight loss surgery, exercise and healthy eating. Here is what she shared with us: Hello, My name is Valerie and I have lost a total of 59 pounds in 6 months with the help of weight loss surgery, exercise and […]
Kitamu lost 67 pounds
Let’s show some love to Kitamu on her 67 pound weight loss. She has gone from 415 pounds to 348 pounds. Her motivation was being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). “I’m 30 years old and I’ve lost a total of 67 pounds. I started at 415 pounds and I’m currently at 348 pounds. I […]
7 Ways to Get Your Kids to Drink Less Sugar
Ladies, now that you are working to eat healthy, one of the things you are likely avoiding is sugar laden drinks. I’m talking about soda, commercial juice (processed and pasteurized or from concentrate), milk-based sweet drinks and anything with added processed sugar or artificial sugar. If you have kids, you know that drinks marketed to […]
Day 19 – September Smoothie Challenge – Smoothies for Kids
Hi Ladies! For Day 19, I thought I’d share some recipes that you can make and enjoy with your children. Smoothies are a great way to get kids to eat more veggies. You can add carrots, broccoli, peas, oatmeal, tomatoes, spinach, kale, wheat germ, avocado, and other veggies and grains to smoothies to provide more […]
