One topic that you will find all over the net when you look at weight loss topics is the concept of negative calorie foods. In essence, a negative calorie food is presumed to be one that requires more energy to digest than calories it provides to the body for fuel. Thus, the body uses more […]
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What Is A Raw Food Diet or Being Raw Vegan?
The Raw Food diet is exactly what it’s name implies. A raw food lifestyle is also known as raw veganism. Raw foodists eat uncooked fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, etc. Let’s go a bit deeper… Technically, the food can be heated, although not over 115-118 degrees Fahrenheit (recently I’ve read as much as 120 degrees but […]
Are Artificial Sweeteners Really Bad For You?
For many people, the journey to a healthier way of life often includes dropping a few, or quite a few, pounds. Foods marketed as “diet” or “sugar free” seems like a logical starting point. Look at a can of soda, for instance. Drinking a 12oz. can of diet soda instead of a regular one can […]
10 Healthy Plant-Based Snack Ideas
It’s Day 16 of our April Weight Release Challenge! Today I want to share some plant-based snack ideas with you. I know that you may not be a vegetarian, but there are some benefits to eating like one. Studies show that people who primarily eat fresh plant foods and exercise enjoy improved psychological health and lower […]
27 Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss – Day 6 – March Challenge
So, now that you are doing the Black Women Losing Weight March Challenge and that means avoiding eating out and having junk food. You are likely cooking more and preparing your own meals. You are also likely looking for some healthy snack ideas that will not destroy your weight loss efforts between meals. What I suggest […]
Day 30 – September Smoothie Challenge – Last Day of our Challenge
It’s the last day of our September Smoothie Challenge. I’m down 9 lbs for the month and loving it. Like many other Black Women Losing Weight members, I’ll be continuing with smoothies as part of the Meatless part of our October Challenge. Today’s Recipes: Go Green Shake 1/2 ripe banana 1 kiwi, peeled and chopped […]
Day 20 – September Smoothie Challenge – Dairy Lovers Smoothies
Day 20 Recap – I’ve maintained my 7 pound weight loss so far so I’m happy. I’m hearing from more and more women everyday who are on this challenge with us and have lost pounds. For many of you, this may be the first time in a long time that you’ve ate this much […]
Try the The Semi-Vegetarian Jumpstart
Sistas, everyone wants quick weight loss. Everyone always wants shortcuts when I give them the advice to eat clean and exercise. Well, let me give you a healthy “shortcut”. Take these suggestions and do them all together for 30 days. I call it “The Semi-Vegetarian Jumpstart”. It’s not for everyone, but you may be able […]
