Every year, my husband participates in Movember. Movember is a beard-growing contest that runs through the month of November to support men’s health. He who grows the most (or most interesting) facial hair during this time wins! If you’re reading this post, you probably aren’t seeking tips for hair growth. You are reading this for […]
This month, I celebrate my one year blogging anniversary. What an amazing road it has been! Over the past year, I learned how to craft an SEO-friendly blog post, learned how to use royalty-free images, learned how to publicize posts to my social media, and somehow kept up a consistent weekly blog. I have moved […]
Today’s guest post comes from Jill Williams. Jill is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and owner of JC Williams Consulting. Jill and I belong to a LinkedIn discussion group that is part of Obesity Action Coalition. Obesity Action Coalition provides resources for obese people who are considering weight loss […]
Today’s guest post is from Deb Rondeau of Phit and Phabulous. I met Deb through LinkedIn, where I was struck by her amazing weight loss of 250 pounds. In her own words, Deb entered the world at just 5.7lb. She was an active child, but yo-yo dieting begun […]
You watch what you eat, you work out every day, and the scale still will not budge. You throw up your hands in defeat and say “I am meant to be fat!”
1) Sugar won’t kill you Many dieters choose to ditch real sugar in favor of sugar substitutes such as Sucralose, Splenda, or Nutrasweet. Research indicates that sugar substitutes can cause cravings and increase appetite. Whether you indulge in sugar, honey, agave, or stevia, use real sugar instead of processed sugars. 2) Carbs are necessary Low […]
Imagine that five small children were clinging to your legs, your arms, and your entire body. Imagine trying to go about your daily life with these children hanging all over you. Is it easy to get in the car, climb stairs, or even walk? Now imagine that those children magically decided to let go, one […]
Recently, I asked weight loss professionals to discuss whether they believe that obesity is a disease. Whether you are obese or not, this topic can have implications for all of us. As a former fat girl, speaker and blogger on weight loss, I am especially interested in this topic. Most of the participants disagreed that […]
The American Medical Association (AMA) declared that obesity is a disease. Whether you believe this is true or not, you can still beat the heavy habits that led to your obesity.
Do you know the difference between weight loss and fat loss? Get the skinny from a former fat girl turned health coach. I used to be a HUGE fan of Garfield comic books. That fat, sarcastic, lasagna-eating, and Monday-hating cat always made me smile. There were days I would spend hours in the bookstore just […]