Transformation of the Day: Domonique lost 92 pounds with portion control, exercise, and consistency. This mom was determined to overcome depression and emotional eating. She figured out what works for her, which is the key to success on this journey.
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8 Black Foodies You Should Follow on Instagram for Healthy Meal Ideas
Meal planning, meal prep, counting calories, counting carbs watching portion sizes… It can all get a bit boring or seem like just another task on your list, but we do it because it works. Giving time and attention to what you are putting in your mouth is key to transforming your body and your healthy. Sometimes […]
14 Day Plan and Prep – Lesson 8: Let’s Create a Meal Plan
Now that we are committed to eating healthy food, the next question is “How much food will we eat each day?” It’s time to pull out the calorie and macronutrient numbers you came up by using the online calculators with in Lesson 7. We are going to review how those online calculators come up with the […]
Valerie lost 102 pounds
Update January 2018: Valerie lost more than 100 pounds and has worked to keep the pounds off. She experiened a significant loss when she gave birth during the 5th month of pregnancy and her baby passed away. Grief and depression have not stopped her. She is taking life one step at a time. Wanted to […]
Healthy Eating on the Go: Tips for Busy Women
Eating nutritiously has long been a mainstay of remaining in optimal health. This is something we all know. However, as schedules have gotten busier, women have found that eating healthy is not always the timeliest option. After all, between professional responsibilities, hobbies, significant others, children and myriad extra-curricular activities – all that is to be done […]
Chassity lost 30 pounds
Weight Loss Story: Chassity lost 30 pounds. This proud mom of 2 was uncomfortable, unhappy and dealing with low energy. Running and meal prepping are two of the things that have helped her to reach her weight loss goals. Here is what she shared with us… My name is Chassity Bush! I’m 30 years old and […]
What Happens to Your Body When You Skip Meals?
It’s safe to say that you’ve probably skipped meals either accidentally or on purpose. You may believe that skipping calories will simply help your weight loss efforts. Unfortunately, skipping meals doesn’t just leave you hungry but could actually increase weight gain! Not only is weight gain the opposite of what you are trying to achieve, […]
What Are The Best Foods and Drinks to Have Before You Workout?
Working out on an empty stomach can cause unneeded stress on your body but it also zaps your energy, preventing you from getting as successful of a workout as possible. Having a pre-workout meal that gives you the energy you need will help you achieve your fitness goals more quickly and ensure that your body […]
October Challenge Day 2 – Instagram Love and Posts with the Hashtag
Shout out to all of the ladies on Instagram who are posting photos for our Oct Photo Accountability Challenge! I’m so excited and inspired. I’m even posting my daily meals on Instagram. Here’s to keeping the love going on day #2! Folks like iworkupskinny, mrs_gillens, plump_diva, kaleascope, leadingladytracy, kekegreen, black_wonder_woman and b3yond_ordinary are sharing workout photos, […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #28: Feed Your Family Healthy Food and Save Money
Today’s tip for weight loss on a budget: Tip #28: Feed Your Family Healthy Food and Save Money. One of the main issues I hear from mothers is that they have to be able to feed their whole families while changing to healthier eating habits. Many people think that eating quality food has to be expensive, but […]
