Fat is primarily broken down and processed in the stomach and throughout the intestinal tract, but other organs play an important role as well including the liver. An unhealthy liver cannot digest and process fats and other toxins, causing the body to store fat cells instead of using them for energy. And we all know […]
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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 […]
Day 1 – Recipe Resources for the February Challenge
It is Day one of our February Challenge – The Clean Eating / Food Diary Challenge! Our 3 main GOALS: eating clean, keeping a food diary for 3 weeks (Feb 4 – 24) and exercising 5 days a week (45 minutes minimum). If we are consistent, we will develop habits that will become permanent lifestyle changes. That is the Key. […]
Day 5 – Recipe Resources for BWLW’s October Challenge
It’s Day 5 and I’m loving this month’s challenge. I’ve been able to maintain my 9 lb weight loss from our September challenge and I feel better. I’m able to run up stairs with ease (had to chase my dog) and my breathing feels even clearer. I feel great. I wanted to share a few […]
October Challenge – Meatless, Clean Eating, 5 hours of Exercise
Hey Ladies!!! It’s time for our October Challenge. We will begin on OCT 1, 2012 with 3 goals – Meatless, Clean Eating, 5 hours of exercise each WEEK. I hope you consider all of the goals, but ultimately it’s up to you what you chose to do. If you only want to do 2 out […]
Help Yourself, Sista!
Today’s Inspiration | Help YOURSELF! There are tons of free websites out there with detailed weight loss info, like Sparkpeople.com, Myfitnesspal.com, and MayoClinic.com. There are thousands of books on losing weight. There is an amazing amount of information out there that can help you to lose weight if you want to. Here are the top […]
My Top 7 Sites for Healthy Yet Tasty Recipes
Do you want to reboot your diet with healthy, delicious recipes – look no further than these seven (free) websites. They’ll bring diversity to your diet – satisfy your palate, and help you prepare nutritious meals. Here is the BWLW list of the Top 7 recipe sites for tasty yet healthy food. www.cleaneatingmag.com – Clean Eating Magazine is […]
