Diets don’t work. No one can succeed on their own. Someone needs to tell me what to do and when to do it. If you have ever said those words, the weight loss industry has you fooled! According to the NWCR, 46% of successful losers did not join a support group or diet program. The […]
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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 […]
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. […]
2012 has come and gone. The confetti of New Year’s Eve celebrations has been cleared away. Now is the time to buckle down and get back to work. Now is the time for resolutions! The problem with making a resolution after the hustle and bustle of the holidays is the average person has not had […]
Before: A thrill of delicious anticipation raced through my veins as I eagerly submitted my beloved photos through the mail. Lane Bryant was seeking applications and photos to become the next plus size model. Lane Bryant was one of the few stores that not only offered plus size clothing, but also offered acceptable fashions for […]
Do you love to run? Neither do I. Sure, it’s one of the best workouts you can do. After squeezing your excess flab into a tight bustier of breathable exercise clothing, lacing up the Nike running shoes, and turning up the iPod, you are ready to burn some serious calories. This is about the time […]