Running requires energy, and when you challenge yourself to a middle-distance race such as a 5k, your diet counts. Your body needs nutrients and fuel but not the burden of a heavy digestive load before you run. This means that when you run, it matters what you eat and when. Prior to Race Day Your […]
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Update: Muriel lost 70 pounds
2014 – Muriel sent in a great update. When we featured her story back in September 2013, she’d lost 36 pounds. She has lost 34 more pounds since then. Read about how she lost the weight and check out her before and after photos below. “UPDATE: Hi everyone! I am so pleased to share my progress […]
Robin lost 34 pounds
Update Feb 2017: It’s 3 years later and Robin is still on a mission. Check out her update. Still at it!! I gained 40 pounds in my 30’s due to an unhappy marriage, loss of loved ones and a sedentary lifestyle. I lost 35 pounds and gained 10 pounds back. I am in the process […]
Obesity in Black America
One in 5 people die from weight related illnesses and complications. In many recent studies, Black Americans have the dubious distinction of having one of the highest rates of obesity in the US according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). To be considered obese, you must have a body mass index* of 30 or […]
Debra lost 40 pounds
Update Oct 2015: Debra shared her story with us in 2013 and now she’s given us an update. She’s down 10 more pounds, recently ran a half marathon and is still off of high blood pressure meds. – “I shared my story with your page a while back and I just wanted you to know […]
