Her turning point happened when she found out her cholesterol levels were very high, and there was concern about blocked arteries. She decided to focus on fitness and switch to a Mediterranean diet to improve her health.
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Debra lost 32 pounds
Debra lost 32 pounds and lots of inches. She is determined to get off high blood pressure and cholesterol medication and be in the best health possible. With help from her trainer and her nutritionist, she made exercise a priority and switched her diet to whole, nutrient-rich foods.
Benefits of Eating More Citrus Fruit
The citrus fruit family is vast, covering oranges, limes, lemons, grapefruits, etc. All of them, however, have two major things in common. First, citrus fruits are known to be quite delicious and offer a naturally sweet snack. Secondly, they are also immensely nutritious. Take your garden variety large orange, for instance. On average, It naturally […]
Benefits of Eating Avocados
Avocado is a unique fruit that is loaded with healthy fats and important nutrients. Unfortunately, many have been led to think of this fruit as nothing but a side dish in the form of guacamole. The delicious avocado should actually be a regular part of a healthy diet for a number of reasons. Here are […]
Healthy Fats vs. Unhealthy Fats
It’s unfortunate that the term fat is viewed as something negative or unhealthy most of the time. In reality, healthy fats are very important for our overall health and shouldn’t be viewed as something to avoid. There are both healthy fats and unhealthy fats in food products. Sometimes these fats are found naturally in a […]
Darlene lost 39 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Darlene lost 39 pounds. After learning that she had a serious medical issue, this proud mom of 3 changed her lifestyle, embracing clean eating and lots of exercise. She also had the help for a great coach/nutritionist on her journey. Here is what she shared with us… Getting my health back […]
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Natalie lost 50 pounds
Update Dec 2015: Natalie is now down to 180 lbs, for a total of 85 lbs gone. Check out her updated before and afters and read about how she lost the weight. Instagram: @natalie_thefitmami July 2014 – Weight Loss Story of the Day: Natalie lost 50 pounds. This blogger and proud mom was motivated to be there […]
7 Tips for a Heart Healthy Diet
It is never too late to make changes that can improve the health of your heart. The simplest changes to begin with concern your diet. It is usually recommended that you begin by changing one area of your eating habits at a time, rather than go for a radical overhaul. This lets your body and […]
April Challenge Day 1 – Things you should know about reading food labels
Ladies, one of the main things you will want to use a guide to find out just how processed your food is during our April Challenge is Food Labels. This month we are committed to eating more REAL food and cutting out highly processed food and junk food, so these labels are KEY. US food […]
Choosing Healthy Meat and Protein Options
I know that there are a lot of BWLW Ladies out there who love their meat. You aren’t interested in going vegan or vegetarian. You want to hold on to your ribs and modify grandma’s fried chicken in a healthy way. I can respect that. As we focus on eating lean meats during our December […]
