When you are trying to slim down one of the most difficult things to manage is your carb intake. Some weight loss plans promote “no carbs at all” or very little carbs. For many people, that is not a good idea, especially if you are looking to lose the weight and to keep the weight […]
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5 Weight Loss Tips for Diabetics
If you are diabetic, or have been told that you are pre-diabetic then you need to make some changes to your lifestyle to lose weight and keep it off. The most powerful tools a diabetic has to keeping their health is to manage their weight and eating healthy. The first few months are awkward as […]
7 Reasons to Give Up Soda, Juice and Sugary Drinks
Every year rolls people make resolutions and promises to themselves about what they are going to give up in pursuit of better health. Soda is usually on the top of people’s list because we all know soda doesn’t do your body any good in terms of health. Did you know that most commercial juice and other […]
Rhonda lost 20 pounds
Let’s show some love to Rhonda. This Sigma Gamma Rho sista (my soror) lost 20 pounds and tightened up her midsection. Check out what she had to say about her weight loss journey: “Love and Light to BWLW! My name is Rhonda Brown-Massey and I am a 33 year old mother of a 7 year […]
Mary J. Blige Looks Amazing in a Bikini on the Cover of Shape
Oh My Goodness. I must add the R&B queen Mary J. Blige to my list of Ab Divas after seeing the new Shape Magazine cover featuring her for their December Issue. WOW!! Do you see those abs! Fitspiration! In the article, she talks about her new holiday album and how she is committed to not over […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #22: Skip Diet Foods, Drinks & Pre-packed “Healthy” Snacks
It’s day 22 of our October Challenge and we are focused on how we can save some money while losing the weight at the same time. Today’s Weight Loss on a Budget Tip: #22 – Skip Diet Foods and Pre-packed “Healthy” Snacks. That’s right! I’m talking about snack packs, frozen diet meals and powdered diet drinks. […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #16: Stop Drinking Soda and Sweet Drinks
Ladies, one of the ways that many weight loss plans get us to lose weight is by telling us to avoid a whole food group. Sometimes this advice is counterproductive and you don’t get the nutrients, vitamins, fiber or protein you need because you have cut something out that the body needs. However, with today’s […]
8 Ways to help your children avoid childhood obesity
Progress has been made in lowering the statistics of childhood obesity but it remains a significant problem. Over 17% of all children ages 6 to 19 are overweight. While there has been a small reduction in overall childhood obesity, there has also been a rise in children who are considered to be morbidly obese. Childhood […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #10: Stop Paying for Sweet Coffee Drinks
It’s Day 10 of our October Challenge. Here is your Weight Loss on a Budget Tip for the Day: #10 – Stop Paying for Sweet Coffee Drinks. You can save money and avoid excess calories by avoiding sweet coffee drinks. You know that ones I’m talking about…I won’t mention the brands. I’m talking lattes, mochas, […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #7: Cut down on alcohol and cocktails
Here is today’s Weight Loss on a Budget Tip for our October Challenge: #7 – Cut down on alcohol and cocktails. There are a lot of reasons why alcohol and weight loss are not the best pair. – Alcohol is full of empty calories and sugars which we know contribute to weight gain. – Although […]
