Weight loss can be one of the most challenging endeavors for women, no matter what their age. However, there is something about surpassing the age of 40 that makes what would normally feel like a challenge seem downright impossible. There are a number of factors at play after 40 – a slower metabolism, busier daily […]
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Trinette lost 43 pounds
Weight Loss Story: Trinette lost 43 pounds. Her wake up call came when she was told that she was borderline for diabetes. This mom of 3 began walking, doing Zumba and changing her eating habits. Her hard work shows. Here is what she shared with us about her journey. My name is Trinette Simpson. I’m 42 […]
5 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
For many people, the holiday season is the high point of their year. However, some people tend to dread the thought of holidays coming because they more likely to gain some weight during the holidays. Not giving in to the temptation of limitless wining and dining during the holiday season can require a tremendous amount of willpower. Since holidays […]
Nov Challenge Week 3 – Clean Eating Resources and Recipes
We are in Week 3 of our Clean Eating Challenge! Below you’ll find this week’s list of resources, recipes and tips for making clean eating a lifestyle and not just temporary change. Here are some of the testimonies we’ve heard from participants who are seeing results; “Things are going good. I lost five more pounds.” – Kimberly […]
Heather lost 60 pounds
Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Heather lost 60 pounds and has been transformed by fitness. Over the years she’s faced ups and downs and relationship stress, but she’s also found a love for fitness. Now, she is a personal trainer and helping others to transform their lives. Check out her meal plan and the advice she shared […]
3 Strategies for Healthy Restaurant Dining
Let’s be honest: if we could, most of us would eat out every…single…night. Alas, our belts (and wallets!) stop us. Restaurant dishes are notorious for being high in calories, fat, sugar, and sodium. If you’ve ever looked at the nutritional information for your favorite restaurants online (and you should!) it can be pretty shocking. What […]
5 Tips For Staying Motivated To Achieve Your Fitness Goals
Sure, we all want to be healthy and fit, but the desire is not the difficult part. It’s keeping the motivation to actually do so that can be very hard! Most of us want to live healthier and more active lives, so we tend to set goals in these areas, but oftentimes we lose motivation […]
5 Tips for Avoiding Temptation at the Grocery Store
If you don’t want to fall off your new healthy eating regime you have to be prepared to fight temptation while grocery shopping. It is easy to lose focus and start perusing the aisles aimlessly. Before you know it, you get home and while you’re putting your food away realize you bought junk food that you shouldn’t have […]
7 Things to Look for When Picking a Gym
If you’ve decided to join a gym, spending time researching and visiting the local facilities in your area is well worth the extra time on your part. Not all gyms are created equal and there are plenty of horror stories out there about ridiculous contracts (read the fine print), unsafe equipment, inexperienced trainers and even […]
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 […]
