Transformation of the Day: Paula lost 32 pounds. She transformed her body and her mindset by pushing herself in the gym, becoming a runner and going natural. Her line of work helps her to remember the importance of a healthy lifestyle. “I am responsible for eviscerating the organs out of the body for the Medical Examiner. It […]
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Linda lost 55 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Linda lost 55 pounds in 6 months. She was sexually assaulted as a young woman. That was the start of years of hiding in addictive behaviors, like drinking and emotional eating. After she was diagnosed with several serious health issues, she sought out help and accountability as she began her journey to […]
July 2016 Take Action Daily Challenge
It’s time for our July 2016 Challenge! If you are participating, leave a comment below and tell us why. This Month’s Goal: Taking action daily by embracing simple yet powerful, healthy habits. The hope is that you will choose to adopt many of these habits for good and make them part of your successful weight loss journey. […]
Teresa lost 128 pounds
Teresa lost 128 pounds and has kept the weight off for 7 years. She shared with us her motivation, her struggle and how she was able to release the weight for good. Check out her awesome tips and wisdom on eating habits, exercise and mindset. My motivation and inspiration came merely because of my Christian […]
Stefunee lost 46 pounds
Weight Loss Story: Stefunee lost 46 pounds. She wanted to be an example for her son and her family that you can achieve your health and wellness goals if you work hard. Check out what she shared with us about her journey. My motivation to lose weight was setting an example for my son with total lifestyle […]
Let These 35 Motivational Quotes from Black Women Inspire You
When you are trying to lose weight, workout regularly, avoid stress and change your overall lifestyle, mindset is key. Sometimes, powerful words can inspire and motivate us by planting a seed of positivity in our minds or making us see our situation a little differently. Here are some great quotes from African American women that will […]
Dara lost 39 pounds
Weight Loss Success Story: Dara lost 39 pounds. This busy mom and wife woke up one day and decided that enough was enough. She attributes her success to adopting healthy eating habits. Here is what she shared with us about how she did it. My name is Dara M. and I recently lost 39 pounds. I […]
What is Basal Metabolic Rate and How Can It Help You Lose Pounds?
You may have heard others talk about their fast or slow metabolism, but you may not understand how to calculate your basal metabolic rate or what this means for you when it comes to your health and fitness goals. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the energy that your body expends while you simply rest. In […]
Resources: Don’t Drink Your Calories
It’s time to cut out all soda, diet drinks, store bought, sweetened tea and store bought juice from concentrate. Commit to drinking lots of water! 64oz is a great minimum, but it’s up to you to determine what is right for you body. Don’t try to drink your water all at once and don’t feel […]
Mental Health is Just as Important as Physical Health
When making a decision to get healthy, many people focus on the physical – exercising more and eating well. After all, the body is your instrument and you must cherish it and put it to good work. While this is certainly an important part of getting to a place of optimal health, it is just […]