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 […]
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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 […]
Why Does Birth Control Medication Make Some People Gain Weight?
One of the biggest controversies in women’s health is whether birth control causes weight gain or not.Many women complain that they’ve gained 5, 10 and even 20 pounds after getting on birth control medication. However, some studies seem to note that the pill and other types don’t cause weight gain. So, what’s going on here? Weight […]
Donna lost 95 pounds
Update May 2016 – Donna is celebrating her 10 year weight loss anniversary and she’s written a book about healing from food addiction and transforming her life. “It’s been 10 years since I started my journey to lose 100 pounds. In 2016, I ran my first marathon at Disney, continued to teach boot camp classes that […]
The Basics: What are Uterine Fibroids?
Fibroids, specifically uterine fibroids, are a common health issue among women during their childbearing years. Exact statistics of women affected by fibroids is difficult to determine since they generally have no symptoms. The OWH claims that anywhere from 20% to 80% of women will develop uterine fibroids by the time they are 50. On the […]
Have you had these 6 Essential Health Tests?
As the old adage goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. Routine checkups, like a regular pap smear and gynecological exam, with your doctor are important for maintaining your health and exposing health issues. These 6 health exams are particularly important for women to have, but many are a must for our […]
Leslie lost 183 pounds
Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Leslie lost 183 pounds in 2 years and is really happy to be in “onderland”, down from 394 pounds. She shared her before and after photos with us and some info about how she lost the pounds. My name is Leslie Duncan and I have lost 183 pounds. […]
6 Reasons Why Women Should Lift Weights
One of the most common myths surrounding women’s fitness has to do with weight lifting. It’s shocking how many people still claim that women either shouldn’t lift weights at all or should only do so if they want to bulk up (Bulking would be hard for most women to do without serious supplements due things […]
Weight Loss and Yoga?
When it comes to yoga, looking at videos of tiny women draped in spandex, bent and twisted up like pretzels can be quite discouraging. Many women look on and immediately dismiss any possibility that they could ever do yoga. “I’m too big.” or “I’m not flexible.” has been uttered far too many times. If you […]
Weight Loss Transformation: Vanessa lost 35 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Vanessa lost 35 pounds and gained lots of muscle. She transformed her body and is now a NPC bikini competitor. She knows that ladies can build muscle and not have to fear that they will “look like a man”. Here is what she shared with us about her transformation: […]
