Good news! You don’t have to give up your favorite foods in the name of losing weight. However, you DO need to be smart about when and how to eat them. Read more on how to indulge food the smart way HERE.
If you’re the type who dreads planning your meals, counting calories and obsessing over portion sizes, you’ll be glad to know that there’s a more intuitive approach to weight loss. From listening to your body, trying new recipes and overall changing the way you “think” about dieting, HERE is an insightful article about ditching meal […]
Have you been exercising, eating your salad, drinking your water and the scale STILL isn’t showing you any love? You’re not the only one! From muscle gains to water retention to unbalanced hormones, HERE‘s a list of possible reasons why you’re gaining weight even while dieting.
Sometimes people think they have to give up their favorite foods to lose weight. This is not necessarily true. The key to weight loss is to burn more calories than you eat. If you enjoy things like bread, pastries, etc…it is important to practice moderation. Click HERE to learn more about portion control for dieting.
Losing weight is already a daunting task in itself, but dealing with the fluctuations on the scale can be even more stressful…and in some cases: discouraging. When you weigh yourself, the scale doesn’t know the difference between water weight, body fat or muscle mass…heck, the scale doesn’t know if you’re even human! If you’ve been […]
There’s no doubt a low carb diet helps put your body in “fat burning” mode, but what exactly is “low” carb? If you’re on a weight loss journey are seeking to work the numbers, click HERE for more details on your recommended daily intake of carbs.
If you’ve been monitoring meals and committing to your workouts but the scale is ticking upwards, there could be several explanations. From retaining water weight, to restricting your calories too low, you could actually GAIN weight while doing all the “right” things. Get more details on weight gain while dieting and things you can do […]
If you’re wondering why your weight loss has stalled, it could be the result of a damaged metabolism. Calorie restriction for extended periods of time can cause your body to hold on to everything you eat or go into “starvation mode.” Believe it or not, the best remedy to give your metabolism a reboot is […]
When people see my postpartum weight loss, one of the most frequent questions I am asked is: “What do you eat?” Now, I’m the first to admit that I don’t eat “100%” clean but when I was actively trying to drop the extra “baby weight” I was very conscious of how I ate. Here’s a […]
Reality star and singer Traci Braxton discusses her 64-pound weight loss today on “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin. She credits her fit figure to working out three times a week. As a diabetic, she focused on maintaining a healthy diet. Losing weight isn’t easy, of course, but a good look in the mirror was all it took […]
