Have you heard the term thigh gap? According to Wikipedia.org, a thigh gap in women is a space between the inner thighs when standing upright with both knees touching. Not surprisingly, the trend was born after a Victoria’s Secret runway highlighted rail-thin women with generous thigh gaps. Does that mean you can’t have body confidence without thighs that allow […]
You may have heard the phrase “Faith can move mountains”. That may be true, but can faith move the bathroom scale? For those of you who know my story, you know that my grandmother inspired me to lose 100 pounds. She was a devout Catholic woman who consistently sold the most raffle tickets every year […]
Imagine you are panning for gold in California. You have abandoned your home, your family, and even your career for just one chance to strike gold. You are scared that you will get only flakes of gold from your efforts. Until, you shake your pan back and forth, and find several large, golden nuggets. I […]
Remember the song, “We Shall Overcome”? The song is a good source of inspiration when you don’t where to turn. However, sometimes you just need to sit down with someone, and talk about how they have overcome significant challenges. Being able to speak one-on-one with someone, and ask them questions can provide you just the […]
The first and last time I wore a bikini was when I was three years old. I don’t remember wearing the bikini, but I have seen pictures of me in a cute, dark green two-piece. Strong 4 Life in Georgia had released ads in 2012 that featured obese children telling how difficult their life is. […]
The other day, I had the pleasure of sharing my weight loss experiences with a group called First Place 4 Health in Lake Elmo. This group was a fabulous group of Christian women led by my friend Meg Corrigan, who are working on improving their eating and exercise to lose weight. Their stories reminded me […]
Poor people cannot shed pounds. At least, that is what the studies say. From access to the healthiest, organic foods to entry to fancy gyms with indoor tennis courts, the poor simply cannot afford to become thin. This is BS! I know, because I lost 100 pounds as a poor college graduate. Reality TV sells […]
Do you feel comfortable discussing your weight with your mate? In a recent Fitness magazine article, the author argued the benefits of NOT discussing it with your mate. Not satisfied, I reached out to my FB community for their opinion. I was surprised by their responses. “At least weekly” “We are really good at talking […]
Are you addicted to food? Here is why defensive eating may be more helpful for your weight loss than intuitive eating. Have you heard the phrase “intuitive eating”? That may be ok for the skinny salad-eaters out there, but how do you really conquer a lifetime of overeating and food addiction? In the spirit of […]
You eat sensibly, exercise consistently, and enjoy healthy drinks. Yet you are still not losing weight. Read the sneaky reason why!