The next time you’re at the grocery store, check out the foods that fill other peoples’ carts: Chances are, you’ll be able to guess whether the person is on a “diet”. That’s because certain foods scream “DIET!”. The thing is, not ...
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Feed SubscriptionOvercoming Bullies’ Giggles
For all us weight loss warriors, there comes the uncomfortable moment when our wiggle, especially during exercise, makes others giggle or worse. Anyone, other than a young baby, finding amusement as our bellies jiggle, and boobs bounce is rude. Unfortunately, ...
Read More »Obesity Is Just A Term, Not A Life Sentence
Obese, like tardy and spendthrift, is a descriptive word most of us would rather not have used about us. Like buying a watch and or living within a budget, losing weight is achievable. It begins with motivation. Ask any heavy ...
Read More »A Mannequin Made Me Fat
That title is, of course, me being obnoxious (shocking, I know) about all of the controversy happening over the image (above) of the plus size mannequin at an H&M in Sweden. People are up in arms over the fact that ...
Read More »Your Secret Weight Loss Weapon
It’s no secret that exercising more and eating fewer calories can help you meet your weight-loss goal. But as it happens, there’s an even easier way to promote weight loss: Sleep more. Of course, sleep gives you the energy to ...
Read More »Are You Really Hungry? Take This Test To Find Out.
It’s nowhere near dinnertime and you’re starving. But are you really starving? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably “no”. That’s because more often than not, we eat for reasons beside hunger. (Just think about the last time ...
Read More »Risks of Obesity
If you’re overweight, you probably don’t need someone to tell you that excess weight is bad for your health. But understanding how and why fat affects all the systems of your body can be a powerful motivator for weight loss ...
Read More »How Weight Loss Really Works
Weight-loss diets are a dime a dozen. And while each program’s rules may vary (No carbs! No night-eating! No white foods!) every single diet that works is effective for the same exact reason: it helps you eat fewer calories and ...
Read More »Top Ten Healthy and Cheap Eats!
I have heard the excuse “well, I want to eat well, it’s just SOO much more expensive” WAY too often. And, the fact is, that is ALL it is – an excuse. First off, if you want to talk immediate ...
Read More »Meditate Your Way To A Healthier Life
Take a seat in the center of the room and find a comfortable cross-legged position. Now, close your eyes and escape to the most serene place your thoughts can imagine- a deserted beach or an isolated mountaintop – and start ...
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