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5 Keys to Picking the Best Protein Powder

September 19, 2016 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

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Are you looking to a protein powder in your diet to help support your body before, during and after your workouts?  I understand why. Protein serves as fuel for the body’s muscular structure and it is consumed when you exercise. After you are done, the muscles are in what is referred to as a starvation […]

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LaShani lost 61 pounds

August 5, 2016 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

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Transformation of the Day: LaShani lost 61 pounds. She was tired the content struggle with her weight. After being diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both knees, she knew that she had to do something to improve her health and mobility. Check out her journey. My motivation was that I was getting tired of being struggling with the […]

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Sondra lost 87 pounds

April 14, 2016 by Ajima Jackson 1 Comment

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Sondra lost 87 pounds. This Zeta Phi Beta soror battled food addiction, yo-yo dieting and a number of weight-related medical issues. With a great support system backing her up, she began her journey with prayer and researching her options. Her hard work has paid off and now she’s sharing how she did it. I was addicted […]

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Aundrea lost 106 pounds

April 9, 2015 by Ajima Jackson 5 Comments

Update Nov 2015 – Aundrea has lost 13 more pounds since April for a total of 119 pounds gone. “I was featured back in April and thought that I would send you an update. I have lost another 10 lbs and my current weight is 172 pounds. Also, I am a vegan now. My goal is […]

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Rena lost 120 pounds

March 30, 2015 by Ajima Jackson 2 Comments

Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Rena lost 120 pounds.  After weathering cancer and other serious life challenges, she took a look in the mirror and decided it was time to change her life.  She took action and is now inspiring friends and family to change their lifestyles too.  Here is what she shared with […]

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Update: Khadijah lost 103 pounds

November 7, 2014 by Ajima Jackson 4 Comments

Nov 2015 Update: It’s been about a year and a half since we first featured Khadijah. She’s lost 57 pounds since that first feature is now down 103 pounds. “I’m officially down 103 pounds! I started at 268 pounds. Being 5 feet and 6 inches tall, it was time for a major change. I’m so stoked […]

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Get More Vitamins From Healthy Food Sources

July 2, 2014 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

Healthy eating is all about eating foods that are full of the nutrients that we need for thriving health.  That is even more important when you are trying to lose weight and foods full of empty calories.  There are a couple nutrient sources that almost everybody is familiar with. Whether it’s Vitamin C from an […]

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Hypothyroidism: How Does it Affect Weight Gain and Loss?

January 2, 2014 by Ajima Jackson 4 Comments

What is hypothyroidism and how does it affect weight gain and weight loss? The thyroid is a gland in the body, located at the base of the neck, which is responsible for producing a hormone that helps to regulate your basal metabolic rate (BMR). Your basal metabolic rate is the rate at which you burn […]

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4 Reasons Why High Protein Diets Work

December 12, 2013 by Ajima Jackson 1 Comment

It is hard to keep track of the latest diet trends. Every year there seems to be a new diet fad that promises fast weight loss with minimal effort, although some of the diets require more effort in their preparation than just finding the time to run a marathon every day. Your weight loss plan […]

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6 Tips for Starting a Vegan Diet

November 7, 2013 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

If you have decided to start a vegan diet then you are in good company. Many people are adopting the vegan lifestyle for health and ethical reasons. Here are 6 tips for starting a vegan diet to help you get the most benefit from your choice. Tip #1 – Plan meals ahead of time Keeping […]

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