Update 2018: Shout out to Ashley. She’s lost 135 pounds! I want to give a Huge S/O to @blackwomenlosingweight for featuring my latest update on their blog Again!, #ANOTHERONE … supporting me and sharing my weightloss journey from the very beginning. You All Don’t know what that means to me, i definitely appreciate the recognition […]
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10 Awesome Benefits of Eating a Plant Based Diet
Switching to a more plant based diet could improve your health. Luscious green leaves, voluptuous veggie and fabulous fruit help to prevent disease and increase your natural vitality. Find out how nature’s delicious goodies could even slow down the aging process, helping you look and feel fantastic. You Really Are What you Eat Your body is […]
Jennifer lost 67 pounds
Jennifer lost 67 pounds. She didn’t wait to be told by a doctor that she had to change her ways to get healthy. Her motivation was wanting to live a healthy lifestyle and practice habits that can lead to disease prevention. Here is what she shared about her journey. What was your motivation? I was inspired […]
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 […]
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. […]
Tips for Weight Loss Over 40
Weight loss can be one of the most challenging endeavors for women, no matter what their age. However, there is something about surpassing the age of 40 that makes what would normally feel like a challenge seem downright impossible. There are a number of factors at play after 40 – a slower metabolism, busier daily […]
Jodi lost 50 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Jodi lost 50 pounds. This young lady did not want to fall victim to a family history of of disease and was inspired by the weight loss journey of her church youth leader. She shared with us the actions she took to change her lifestyle and release the pounds. […]
5 Ways to Cut Your Risk of Getting Diabetes
According to CDC 2014 statistics almost 30 million American have diabetes. This is nearly 10% of the population. This disease isn’t often fatal when properly treated by a doctor and when lifestyle changes are made. However, having diabetes can make everyday life more difficult by preventing people from doing what they would like to do. […]
5 Medical Conditions Connected to Obesity
Obesity. It is easily the most prevalent health issue in the US. More and more doctors are beginning to view this health issue as a disease rather than just an issue of overeating, self-control or bad diet. In fact, just recently the American Medical Association voted to have obesity listed as a disease which was […]
Sabrina lost 60 pounds and embraced Raw Veganism
Update June 2015: Sabrina sent in an update. She’s lost 100 pounds. “I have consistently maintained my vegan and vegetarian regimen. I love to juice as well and/or make smoothies. I have learned to eat smarter and make it a sustainable lifestyle. I also do a mix of strength training, cardio, martial arts and recently incorporated […]