Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Marsha lost 108 pounds. Struggling with her weight since childhood, her wakeup call came during a terrible situation caused by lost luggage during a 2 week trip to Africa. When she came home she made a commitment to take action and change her relationship with food. She didn’t give […]
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Andrea lost 85 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Andrea lost 85 pounds. This proud mom of 2 lost the weight by changing her eating habits and embracing regular exercise. Learn more about her journey… My motivation was and is to be healthy for my 2 boys (ages 6 and 9 years old). I started originally at 265 pounds. I […]
Felicia lost 58 pounds
Update: Hi! You featured me back in April of 2014 and I just wanted to share an update. Not only have I kept the weight off, but I’ve also lost an additional 8 pounds (66 lbs total). My efforts to tone up are going very well. I’ve been able to do all of this while […]
6 Reasons You Should Eat More Veggies for Weight Loss
If losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight are your goals, then you should add as many veggies to your diet as possible. You can eat them in many different forms – from raw to juiced – making them an easy add to your daily diet. Many of the most common veggies are considered “superfoods” […]
What is PCOS and how does it affect weight gain and weight loss?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has been directly linked to the weight gain in some women. If you are following all of the right practices to lose weight and haven’t made progress, or are gaining weight even though you are exercising and have reduced your caloric intake, you may want to ask your doctor about being […]
4 Prescription Weight Loss Pills You Should Know About
There is some good news about the change in how obesity is viewed as a disease by the medical community. It may now be easier for you to have access to medical weight loss and weight management treatments covered by insurance, if you and your doctor feel it is the best choice for you. There […]
Are Breast Cancer and Being Overweight Linked?
How is being overweight and breast cancer linked? If you follow health news then you know that research has shown a link between being overweight and an increased risk breast cancer. The link is only just beginning to be understood by scientists and it is revealing some facts that should have a very positive influence […]
What Is Body Mass Index and Why Should You Care?
When it comes to determining the state of your well being, sometimes it all seems to come down to numbers – your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol. All of these numbers give doctors an idea of how healthy you are. A vital number that measures your health and overall risk for disease is the BMI or […]
Demetria lost 45 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after: Demetria lost 45 pounds by cutting out highly processed food, fatty foods, salt and sugar. She also worked with a personal trainer and began to exercise regularly. Here is what she shared with us: I am getting healthy by cutting back on the high fatty foods, by […]