It is safe to say that Americans as a whole are addicted to sugar and eat far too much of it. According to research done in the last few years (supported by the USDA), the average American will consume roughly 75 pounds of sugar per year. Imagine stocking your pantry with fifteen 5 lb bags of sugar […]
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Healthy Fats vs. Unhealthy Fats
It’s unfortunate that the term fat is viewed as something negative or unhealthy most of the time. In reality, healthy fats are very important for our overall health and shouldn’t be viewed as something to avoid. There are both healthy fats and unhealthy fats in food products. Sometimes these fats are found naturally in a […]
De’Ricca lost 84 pounds
Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: De’Ricca lost 84 pounds. Committing to clean eating and regular exercise helped her to lose the pounds and change her lifestyle. Here is what she shared with us about her journey… I started my weight loss journey in Oct 2013 based on a bet by a co-workers that I […]
Shawn lost 32 pounds
Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Shawn lost 32 pounds. She worked to lose weight and overhaul her health while facing a number of health issues, including hypertension and pre-diabetes. Here is what she shared with us about her journey… My motivation was my health and seeing my online friend, Asia Ford, losing weight. I have […]
Sharda lost 102 pounds
Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Sharda lost 102 pounds. After a serious wake up call at the doctor’s office she took action by seeking help, changing her eating habits and exercising regularly. She shared with us all about how she did it… One day, I became ill and decided to get a check up. My […]
6 Spices that Support Weight Loss
We all know that in order to achieve your weight loss goals you must eat a healthy diet that consists of fresh, whole foods. Did you know that the seasonings you might use in your everyday cooking could be leveraged to give yourself an extra weight loss boost? Spices have numerous benefits for our bodies, from […]
Update: Erica lost 56 pounds
Update May 2016 – Erica is down 56 pounds. “I just wanted to share my new update with you in a video! It has been a struggle, but I’m hanging in there! I have gained 7 pounds since my last update, going from 112 pounds to 118 pounds! Trying to maintain my current weight and not lose […]
5 Potential Dangers of Drinking Diet Beverages
It’s no surprise that soda is one of the most widely consumed beverages. Coca Cola and Pepsi lead as the most popular brands but you may be surprised that diet Coke is the second most popular soda here in the US. Diet drinks, especially diet sodas, may just be one of the unhealthiest beverages. Though […]
The Basics: What are Uterine Fibroids?
Fibroids, specifically uterine fibroids, are a common health issue among women during their childbearing years. Exact statistics of women affected by fibroids is difficult to determine since they generally have no symptoms. The OWH claims that anywhere from 20% to 80% of women will develop uterine fibroids by the time they are 50. On the […]
Tara lost 116 pounds
Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Tara lost 116 pounds. After being diagnosed with high blood pressure in her twenties, she was determined to beat obesity and change her lifestyle for greater wellness. Here is what she shared with us… About 4 years ago, I was morbidly obese and full of excuses. I lived for […]
