Eating right on the go is one of the difficult parts about eating clean. Almost all of the most common, most convenient foods are not going to fit in with the protocol, especially your new focus on simple, whole ingredients and food combinations. Fast food and junk food won’t cut it. For this reason, advance planning is a […]
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Healthy Eating on the Go: Tips for Busy Women
Eating nutritiously has long been a mainstay of remaining in optimal health. This is something we all know. However, as schedules have gotten busier, women have found that eating healthy is not always the timeliest option. After all, between professional responsibilities, hobbies, significant others, children and myriad extra-curricular activities – all that is to be done […]
LaShay lost 70 pounds
Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: LaShay lost 70 pounds. This 6 foot tall diva embraced regular exercise, eating small meals, portion control and cleaning up her eating habits to lose the weight. Here is what she shared with us about her journey so far. I’ve lost about 70 pounds in 7 months and have about […]
Sweet Snacks That Won’t Wreck Your Healthy Eating Plans
According to the USDA, the typical American consumes a total of 150 lbs of sugar every year. This includes sugar in everything from candy to condiments. It’s already pretty obvious that sugar, especially heavily processed sugar, isn’t good for our bodies. Sadly, most Americans have a major sweet tooth. One of the most difficult things […]
Brandi lost 44 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Brandi who has lost 44 pounds. She was motivated by being borderline hypertensive and as an EMS it is hard for her to eat right, but she is DOING it! Here is what she shared with us: I was 194 pounds and now I’m 150 pounds. […]
Joy lost 38 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Joy lost 38 pounds with working out and building muscle. She is focused on non-scale victories. Hi! My name is Joy! I have been working out (consistently) for little over a year and a half now and just took a before and after picture of myself. I had no idea […]
Action Steps: What Can I Do to Stop Emotional Eating?
Mindless munching when when tense, sad or nervous. Finding comfort from a frosted brownie. Bored and wandering through the kitchen over and over again. Does this sound familiar? These are all examples of emotional eating. Emotional eating happens when we are bored, depressed, nervous, happy, tense or sad, instead of when we are physically hungry. […]
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 […]
