I ran as fast as I could to the safety of my room. There, I crawled underneath my bed and laid my tear-streaked face on the rough carpet. Repeating over and over to myself, “I can’t, I can’t, I just can’t”. The cause of this turmoil? My Ma had just told me that I […]
I deserve a TREAT! you shout as you clutch that gooey chocolate cake close to your chest. Here’s how to beat that treat mentality with non-food rewards.
I love bread. I love cereal. I love pasta and grains! Why would I choose to go gluten-free? I watched my Ma lose 60 pounds when she maintained a gluten-free diet. I still ate a bowl of cereal every morning for breakfast. I read Wheat Belly, a compelling book written by a cardiologist from Wisconsin […]
Today’s guest post comes from Char Dobbs, Owner and Style Consultant at Char Style and Image. I met Char at a seminar sponsored by another business contact. I invited her to be a guest post-er for Weightless LLC, because we are both passionate about helping people look as good as they feel! Enjoy her 5 Tips to […]
As a woman, I cringe whenever numbers are discussed. I think this must be a universal concept for all women everywhere. Most questions that are asking for a number are generally difficult for women to answer. How old are you? What size do you wear? How much do you weigh? No matter what you answer […]
The number one 2013 New Year’s resolution for most Americans is to lose weight. According to the American Heart Association, 149.3 million Americans are overweight or obese. Of those 149.3 million, 75 million are obese. What is the difference between being overweight or obese? A normal BMI for a person ranges from 18.5 to 24.9. […]
When was the last time a work-out made you feel like Wonder Woman? Last week, I joined Megan K Fitness. I was intrigued by Megan K. when I met her at a networking luncheon. Instead of talking about weight loss, she talked about fat loss. The difference between the two is HUGE. Weight loss is […]
How many artificial colors or flavors died to provide you with your food? Regardless of what your weight loss goals are, you should always start at the beginning. The beginning is knowing what you are putting in your body! Did you know that Spanish researchers found that women who read food labels weigh nearly nine […]
The KFC locations in Minneapolis closed recently. As I saw the boarded up windows, I felt nostalgic. After all, KFC put me in the hospital. I was 17 years old. KFC was our family’s traditional Friday fare. Even though I had been diagnosed with gall bladder stones just the previous year, I thought nothing of […]
Breaking the Habit official video by Linkin Park Regardless of what your goals are for 2013, you need to examine your habits first. Once you examine your habits, you can change the ones that are stopping you from reaching your goals. Check out this video by Linkin Park for some music that gets you moving! […]