There is no magic pill when it comes to losing weight or getting in shape. Fortunately, there’s something even better: It’s high intensity interval training (HIIT). No, this isn’t one of those workout trends that will be outdated next year. Nor is it a workout designed by some exercise “guru” who promises you that you’ll […]
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5 Keys to Picking the Best Protein Powder
Are you looking to a protein powder in your diet to help support your body before, during and after your workouts? I understand why. Protein serves as fuel for the body’s muscular structure and it is consumed when you exercise. After you are done, the muscles are in what is referred to as a starvation […]
Kim lost 113 pounds
Update July 2017 – Kim wrote in to update us on her journey. Tell us about how your transformation has evolved since we featured you in 2016. I maintained at 222 pounds (down from 298 lbs), and I am comfortable in my own skin. I was diagnosed with lupus, so I decided to adopt an […]
What is Basal Metabolic Rate and How Can It Help You Lose Pounds?
You may have heard others talk about their fast or slow metabolism, but you may not understand how to calculate your basal metabolic rate or what this means for you when it comes to your health and fitness goals. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the energy that your body expends while you simply rest. In […]
Esther lost 111 pounds
Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Esther lost 111 pounds. Our sista from Zimbabwe experienced weight gain over the years and didn’t take notice until she faced health challenges. After suffering with debilitating and embarrassing bowel issues, she did her research and changed her lifestyle to lose the pounds and get healthy. Here is what […]
Spot Reduction: Can you really just lose belly fat?
There are ads, commercials, books, magazines and videos galore that make promises to get rid of your love handles, slim your inner thighs, boost your booty and get rid of that upper arm jiggle. It is normal to find exercise regimens that target the legs or the abs or tone other specific parts of your […]
How Do Hormones from Your Cycle and Stress Affect Your Weight?
Hormones are responsible for everything from sexual functions to controlling the metabolism. Unfortunately, these hormones can also cause weight gain for many women. If you’ve noticed a couple extra pounds on the scale even though you’ve had no change in diet and exercise, you might be experiencing hormone-induced weight gain. Menstrual Cycles and Weight Gain Naturally, […]
How Can a Calorie Deficit Help You Lose?
A common term you’ll hear when researching weight loss or dieting is “calorie deficit”. A calorie deficit occurs when you eat less calories than you burn in a day. This deficit in calories is what the basis of many diet regimens rely upon for results. Calorie Deficits and Weight Loss Calorie deficits and weight loss […]
Christal lost 75 pounds
Update 2015: We shared Christal‘s story back in April 2013. She wrote to us this month to let us know that since then she’s lost an additional 35 pounds for a total of 75 lbs gone. “Hello! You shared my story almost 2 years ago. Shortly after that, I did not stay on track with […]
4 Ways You May Be Slowing Down Your Metabolism
We all see health magazines and fitness buff’s blog posts explaining some way to “ignite your metabolism” or otherwise improve it so you can burn fat. Simply put, it is often recommended that those seeking a healthier body need to focus on improving their metabolism. While this is true in most aspects, many people really […]
