Weight Loss Story of the Day: Author Crystal lost 72 pounds. In the process of writing her new book she was able to confront past issues that led her to emotional eating and depression. She was able to embrace healthy eating and regular exercise to lose the pounds, but the emotional work she did was key […]
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Emotional Eating: 5 Tips For Overcoming Binge Eating
The temporary gratification from going on a binge has wreaked havoc on the healthy of millions of woman. Many binge eaters are so skilled, or unaware of the damage of their decisions, they can suffer in silence for years without ever receiving any professional assistance. Binge eating can be a form of obsessive compulsive disorder […]
5 Tips For Having Self-Control Over Your Eating Habits
What happens when food is more than food? What if food is your medicine or what helps you cope with life? Tantalizing meals and treats can take us on refreshing trips down memory lane or just away from reality. This can feel like a blessing or a curse. While food may comfort us in the moment, be […]
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Shavon lost 75 pounds
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 […]
Top 5 Diet Mistakes to Avoid
There are the top 5 mistakes that I always encourage people to AVOID when dieting and trying to lose weight. These can hinder your weight loss efforts and even harm your health. I know that we don’t like the word, diet, but when you are just changing your habits temporarily and aren’t committed to long […]
6 Things That Can Sabotage Weight Loss
There’s a definite snowball effect when it comes to dieting and we’re not talking about the cream-filled coconut cakes made by Hostess. The spiral of a dieting sabotage can happen in an instant and usually the results aren’t pretty. One minute you’re at the gym trudging along looking forward to a post-workout smoothie and the […]
Amazing Weight Loss: Catrina lost 519 pounds!
I’m screaming, “Happy Motivational Monday!” I’m truly blessed by the best.💞When you make up your mind that you’re sick and tried of being sick and tried, that’s when GREATNESS happens.💪🏽 A post shared by Catrina Raiford (@misstrina911) on Feb 6, 2017 at 5:10pm PST 2014 – Weight Loss Story of the Day: Catrina lost 519 […]
Use the HALT method before eating the wrong things
Before eating something you know you shouldn’t or going on a food binge, H.A.L.T! Take some time and think about whether you are hungry, angry, lonely or tired. Checking your emotions and feelings is key so that you aren’t engaging in emotional eating. Here is a great checklist. [No longer available]
Aspiring Bodybuilder: Phurtura lost 24 pounds
Aspiring bodybuilder/fitness model and serving Navy sailor Phurtura wrote in to share how she lost 24 pounds and built muscle. After years of emotional eating she was motivated by joining the military to become more active. Here is what she had to share: “Hello! I warned to share my journey with your page. I started working […]
Nov Challenge 2013 Day 8 – Tips for Week 2
It is day 8 of our Holiday Slim Down Challenge for November. Don’t forget to check in on our online community and Facebook page to let us know how you are doing. I thought I’d provide some helpful tips to keep you going for week 2 of the challenge. Make sure that you take advantage of the free 4 week meal plans (with […]
