Transformation of the Day: Jessica lost over 125 pounds. This mom of two used to weigh over 300 pounds. With the support of her husband she started on the path going vegetarian and eventually vegan. This baker did her research and figured out how she could have her cake and eat it too. My name is […]
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11 Low Cal Vegan Dessert Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
You’ve decided to go meatless and try plant based eating, but that doesn’t mean that you don’t want a sweet treat from time to time. Of course you do! Here are some recipes that can satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you on track with your weight release goals. Moderation is key. Low Calorie Macaroons […]
15 Delicious Low Carb Dessert Recipes
When you are cutting out refined, processed carbs and trying to eat a lower carb lifestyle, one of the toughest things to kick are desserts. If you have a serious sweet tooth, like I do, you have to find alternatives that taste great but don’t throw off your balanced eating goals. Here are 15 recipes […]
What Makes Processed Sugar Addictive?
Is Processed Sugar Addictive? There has been a lot of discussion and debate over whether sugar is truly “addictive”. What has been proven is that the brain reacts to sugar in the same way that it does to some addictive drugs. It is true that the more sugar you eat, the more you will crave it. […]
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, […]
Laura lost 70 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after: Laura lost 70 pounds by switching to low carb eating (with fruit and veggies) and regular exercise. What a differences a year makes! I reached my goal in March 2013. I really exceeded my expectations when I started this weight loss journey on April 17, 2012. It […]
Tameka lost 95 pounds
Tameka lost 95 pounds going from 339 pounds to 224 pounds. She has the help of a dedicated personal trainer, changed her eating habits and as a result of her efforts she has run 5 races. “Hello my name is Tameka. I started my weight loss journey in November 2010. I participate in a very […]
Anniese has lost 45 pounds and is striving for 15 more.
Today’s Success Story: Anniese has lost 45 pounds and is striving for 15 more. She says, I started working out in 2011 and I was 215 pounds. Now, I’m 174 pounds. I began working out 1 hour a day and drinking lots of water. I just stopped eating fast food and stopped drinking sodas and […]
