Weight Loss Inspiration – Eleanor Roosevelt said “No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.” Do not internalize the negative things that people say about those who are overweight. Do not accept the words of those who are critical about your weight as if those words are the gospel truth. You are “Fearfully […]
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Crysta lost 80 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Crysta lost 80 pounds by focusing on losing weight for herself and not for others. Insanity, lots of cardio and changing her eating habits have been key to her weight loss journey. Here is what she shared with us: My motivation was to be healthy and be […]
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 […]
Kimmy lost 80 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Kimmy lost 80 pounds with exercise and changing her eating habits. I’d like to share my health journey details with you. When I first started out, I was going on 230 pounds. It was really difficult doing energy consuming activities. All I wanted to do was play on the computer […]
Healthy Recipe: Roasted Shrimp & Broccoli
Here is another healthy recipe from Chef Chermonthia! She says, “This was really good and super easy to make.” Let’s check it out, BWLW. Roasted Shrimp & Broccoli 1. Heat the oven to 425. 2. Ingredients – On a large cookie sheet, toss together: 2 pounds of broccoli cut up into florets (but not teensy tiny florets, […]
Hidden Sugars – 3 Foods that Contain More Sugar Than You Think
Eating a clean diet paired with exercise is the key formula for reaching optimal health. Living a healthy lifestyle, not only positively impacts an individual’s physical wellbeing, but their mental wellbeing, as well. It is okay to splurge once in a while, and give into a sweet craving, but foods that are packed with sugar […]
Healthy Breakfast Basics – Day 19 March Challenge
Since we are not eating out during our March Challenge I wanted to give you some breakfast options. No donuts, no egg McMuffins, no fancy coffee drinks? Yes, I’m sure you are looking for some tasty yet healthy breakfast options. Here are some ideas I suggest: Proteins Lean ham, Canadian bacon and other lean meats […]
Question: Is Soul Food Making Black Folks Fat?
Happy Day 8 of our March Challenge!! Ladies, I’d love for your to weigh-in on what I know is a serious discussion in our community. “Soul Food Junkies” recently aired on PBS and it has definitely spurred some conversation (video below) on this topic. Is Soul Food a main component of our weight gain […]
Recipes – 5 Great Skinny Salads You Should Try
I’m dedicated to fresh, vegetarian and vegan eating. Salads are a huge part of that. The issue: Salads can get repetitive and boring. As a black woman, I love flavor and I don’t skimp on it even with salads. I’ve found these 5 salad recipes that I want to share with your that are […]
Isa lost 140 pounds
Isa lost 140 pounds with weight loss surgery and she looks amazing. She says, “I originally lost 70 lbs (from 278 to 208) from the LA Weight Loss Program in 2005/2006. I then went up to 294 (which is pictured above) in December 2009. I had the gastric bypass surgery in December 2009 and with […]
