Weight Loss Story of the Day: Shavon lost 75 pounds, down from 350 pounds. After experiencing the loss of a loved one and the loss of a relationship, emotional eating contributed to her weight gain (as it does for so many of us). She found the determination to make the lifestyle changes she needed to […]
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Food Rehab Restart – Self Medicating with Food
What is Self Medicating? “The theory of self medication to explain addictive behavior is based on the idea that people use substances, such as alcohol and drugs, or the effects of other addictive behaviors, such as eating or gambling, to compensate for underlying problems that have not been adequately treated. The self medication theory usually […]
Lanitra lost 46 pounds
Weight Loss Story: Lanitra lost 46 pounds. She cites the help and support from a friend who was into fitness as a major motivational factor in her success. Here is what she shared about how she lost the weight: “My name is Lanitra Wilson and my weight loss journey began about two years ago. I […]
Letia lost 100 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Letia lost 100 pounds. She went from a size 18/20 to a size 9/10. She took the time to change her eating habits, changed her portion sizes and exercised. Here is what she shared about how she lost the weight: “Hi,my name is Letia Bowling. I lost a 100 […]
Lekeia lost 82 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Lekeia lost 82 pounds. This proud army wife and mom learned how to count calories and exercised regularly to get results. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey: “Hi, my name is Lekeia Washington. I’m a 29 year old Army wife and mother of 2. I’m […]
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 […]
Erika lost 42 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Erika lost 42 pounds. This 5’2″ diva went from 180 to 138 after years of trying diet pills and fads. A friend’s success with just eating right and calorie counting inspired her and now her story can inspire others to do the same. Here is what she shared with us: […]
Rachelle lost 136 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Rachelle lost 136 pounds going from 340 to 204 pounds. She embraced exercise and eating healthy. Now she is an inspiration to those around her who have seen her progress. Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey: My name is Rachelle and I’ve been […]
8 Ways to help your children avoid childhood obesity
Progress has been made in lowering the statistics of childhood obesity but it remains a significant problem. Over 17% of all children ages 6 to 19 are overweight. While there has been a small reduction in overall childhood obesity, there has also been a rise in children who are considered to be morbidly obese. Childhood […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #3: Know Your Budget
Here is today’s tip for our October Challenge! One of the most important factors when it comes to keeping on track with a budget is that you truly KNOW how much money you have to work with for each aspect of life that you need money for. You can’t spend your gym membership money on […]
