Have you ever heard of HCG or the HCG diet? It’s been one of the top diet crazes around in the last few years and some people swear by it. Others think it could cause health issues or that it’s just a fad. I thought that I’d give you some background info so that you […]
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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 […]
Is Belly Fat Different Than Other Body Fat?
Many people don’t realize that belly fat, also known as visceral fat, is actually different than the rest of your body. The belly fat has been linked to risk for a number of different types of things, from insulin issues, metabolism issues, heart disease, increased cancer risk, and increased type 2 diabetes risk. Even if […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #10: Stop Paying for Sweet Coffee Drinks
It’s Day 10 of our October Challenge. Here is your Weight Loss on a Budget Tip for the Day: #10 – Stop Paying for Sweet Coffee Drinks. You can save money and avoid excess calories by avoiding sweet coffee drinks. You know that ones I’m talking about…I won’t mention the brands. I’m talking lattes, mochas, […]
Edisha Transformed Her Body
Today’s weight loss success story: Personal Trainer Edisha shows us how losing 20 pounds with a lot of hard work can make a major difference in the way your body looks. Here is what she shared with us: I lost 20 pounds this past 3 months with a before /after. I’m a personal trainer who […]
How Is Your Weight and Heart Disease Connected?
For the past several years, the news media, health publications and the CDC have heavily publicized the topic of weight in this country and the fact that Americans are getting heavier. In fact, more than 60-percent of people are considered overweight or obese. What’s the difference? An adult with a BMI (body mass index) of […]
Fact or Fiction: Are There Really Foods that Will Speed Up Your Metabolism?
Responsible for how fast your body burns calories and fat, metabolism not only affects your current weight, it also determines how fast you will lose weight, how many calories you can eat per day, and how well you maintain your weight. With all of these factors relying on your metabolism, there are a lot of […]
10 Habits That Make You Fat
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right – following a meal plan, recording every entry in your food diary, and exercising like a nut – only to step on the scale to learn that you’ve lost little to no weight? When this happens, old habits are usually to blame. You might not even realize that […]
What is the difference between good fats and bad fats?
Fad diets are consistently popping up that claim fat free diets are the key to shedding those unwanted pounds. In the supermarket, shoppers are usually given a choice for a fat-free option of their processed grocery item. Individuals are bombarded with the idea that fat is bad, but in reality fat is a necessity for […]
Kellee lost 101 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some love to Kellee who lost 101 pounds. This blogger and proud mom of 2 opted for weight loss surgery to end a lifelong battle with her weight. Check out her blog. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Kellee, and this is my story! My life seems pretty happy….HAPPY […]
