Success Story of the Day: Utica lost over 136 pounds and has gone from a size 26 to a size 16 in pants, and a size 4x to a large in shirts. She has struggled with her weight since childhood and faced the ups and downs of weight loss through the freshman 15 and multiple pregnancies. Wanting […]
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7 Foods You Should Always Avoid And Why
There’s a lot of temptation out there in the world of sweet, greasy, and fattening foods. Some are tasty cheat meal treats and others should be avoided at all costs. Why? Sometimes the momentary indulgence isn’t worth the long-term consequences in terms of health and addictive properties. Take a look at this list of 7 foods […]
Chidimma lost 94 pounds
Chidimma lost 94 pounds with a low calorie weight loss plan, by changing her eating habits and working out regularly. Read what she shared about her journey below: My name is Chidimma and I began my weight loss journey in April 2012. Two years ago, I was 334 pounds with knee pains, back pains, high blood […]
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 […]
5 Tips for Dealing with Cravings While on Your Period
As if it isn’t hard enough to combat cravings, eat healthy and find time to exercise regularly, once a month women face the seemingly insurmountable challenge of getting through their period without giving into temptation. Along with the irritability, cramps, bloating and fatigue that come hand-in-hand with Mother Nature’s visit, cravings for sugar, simple carbohydrates, […]
The Top 4 Reasons You Should Avoid Fast Food
Quick, easy, and economical, fast food is around every corner. With mouth watering smells wafting through the air, the temptation to go in for a quick meal seems too difficult to resist. Do a little research first, and consider the high price a body might pay for a cheap meal. Here are my top reasons […]
