Every day, I hear the latest research on how to lose 10 pounds today. Whether it’s green coffee extract, pomegranate juice, or going completely grain-free, everyone has an opinion. Did you hear that Dr. Oz admitted that the weight loss products associated with his name do not have sufficient research to support the claims? Maybe, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
“Who is gonna wipe away the tears you cry? Who is gonna love you, baby, as good as I?” —Heart Will you go it alone? It’s a proven fact that successful weight loss is easier with a great support system. In today’s world, fitness trainers, dieticians or medical doctors often act as a defacto support system. […]
What on earth is obesogenics? You may have heard some statistics saying that where you live impacts your health. Minnesota is actually the third healthiest state in the US! Obesogenics takes it one step further. According to Merriam-Webster online, obesogenics produce obesity. For example, you could have an obesogenic environment. Today’s article will identify WHERE you can […]
Hello, friends and former fat girls! Thank you so much for reading and following my blog. Without your attention, this blog would not exist. I would especially love to hear more of your comments. With your feedback, I can keep offering the support you are looking for. Did you know that I have resources on other […]
My husband has never counted a calorie. Sometimes he will declare that he needs to lose a few pounds. “Oh, how will you do that?” I innocently ask. He replies “Oh, by cutting back on my eating”. The next day, he eats one less egg for breakfast. Then, he might omit a snack in the afternoon, and […]
You do this when you’re tired. You do this when you’re bored. You even do this when you’re hungry. Worse of all, you do this just because it’s there. I’m talking about eating. As a former fat girl, I can tell you that I ate for many reasons, only one of which involved hunger. I […]