1) Sugar won’t kill you Many dieters choose to ditch real sugar in favor of sugar substitutes such as Sucralose, Splenda, or Nutrasweet. Research indicates that sugar substitutes can cause cravings and increase appetite. Whether you indulge in sugar, honey, agave, or stevia, use real sugar instead of processed sugars. 2) Carbs are necessary Low […]
Imagine that five small children were clinging to your legs, your arms, and your entire body. Imagine trying to go about your daily life with these children hanging all over you. Is it easy to get in the car, climb stairs, or even walk? Now imagine that those children magically decided to let go, one […]
Recently, I asked weight loss professionals to discuss whether they believe that obesity is a disease. Whether you are obese or not, this topic can have implications for all of us. As a former fat girl, speaker and blogger on weight loss, I am especially interested in this topic. Most of the participants disagreed that […]
The American Medical Association (AMA) declared that obesity is a disease. Whether you believe this is true or not, you can still beat the heavy habits that led to your obesity.
Sometimes, it’s not easy to fit in. Especially when you’re obese. As a young girl, I never felt like I fit in. Part of that was due to the fact that most clothes did not fit me. My sisters and I had a special technique we would use to make sure our shrinking clothes would […]
Recently, my uncle Frank passed away from liver cancer. Many of you are aware that my grandmother’s death was the wake-up call I needed in order to lose 100 pounds. Uncle Frank was Grandma’s son. He struggled with diabetes before succumbing to liver cancer. He was a wonderful man who will be missed by all […]
When you lose weight, you hope that it never comes back. See my review of Diane Carbonell’s book, 150 Pounds Gone Forever, to see if her book can help you achieve permanent weight loss. I can relate to Diane’s story, as I had a similar experience. Read more about my story here.
Do you know the difference between weight loss and fat loss? Get the skinny from a former fat girl turned health coach. I used to be a HUGE fan of Garfield comic books. That fat, sarcastic, lasagna-eating, and Monday-hating cat always made me smile. There were days I would spend hours in the bookstore just […]
I recently posted a blog about losing baby weight. This week, I saw a post by Sumi Singh about how to regain fitness post-partum. Singh’s Abs of Steel are not the result of making excuses. Check out her five tips for kicking those post-partum excuses to the curb! https://www.shailafitness.com/blogpost/motivation/fix-it-the-top-5-excuses-moms-give-to-avoid-exercise/#more-313
Weight loss is all about accountability. But, how do you know who to keep accountable to? Here is why I kept my weight loss a secret.