As a woman, I cringe whenever numbers are discussed. I think this must be a universal concept for all women everywhere. Most questions that are asking for a number are generally difficult for women to answer. How old are you? What size do you wear? How much do you weigh? No matter what you answer […]
The number one 2013 New Year’s resolution for most Americans is to lose weight. According to the American Heart Association, 149.3 million Americans are overweight or obese. Of those 149.3 million, 75 million are obese. What is the difference between being overweight or obese? A normal BMI for a person ranges from 18.5 to 24.9. […]
When was the last time a work-out made you feel like Wonder Woman? Last week, I joined Megan K Fitness. I was intrigued by Megan K. when I met her at a networking luncheon. Instead of talking about weight loss, she talked about fat loss. The difference between the two is HUGE. Weight loss is […]
How many artificial colors or flavors died to provide you with your food? Regardless of what your weight loss goals are, you should always start at the beginning. The beginning is knowing what you are putting in your body! Did you know that Spanish researchers found that women who read food labels weigh nearly nine […]
The KFC locations in Minneapolis closed recently. As I saw the boarded up windows, I felt nostalgic. After all, KFC put me in the hospital. I was 17 years old. KFC was our family’s traditional Friday fare. Even though I had been diagnosed with gall bladder stones just the previous year, I thought nothing of […]
Breaking the Habit official video by Linkin Park Regardless of what your goals are for 2013, you need to examine your habits first. Once you examine your habits, you can change the ones that are stopping you from reaching your goals. Check out this video by Linkin Park for some music that gets you moving! […]
2012 has come and gone. The confetti of New Year’s Eve celebrations has been cleared away. Now is the time to buckle down and get back to work. Now is the time for resolutions! The problem with making a resolution after the hustle and bustle of the holidays is the average person has not had […]
Before: A thrill of delicious anticipation raced through my veins as I eagerly submitted my beloved photos through the mail. Lane Bryant was seeking applications and photos to become the next plus size model. Lane Bryant was one of the few stores that not only offered plus size clothing, but also offered acceptable fashions for […]
Do you love to run? Neither do I. Sure, it’s one of the best workouts you can do. After squeezing your excess flab into a tight bustier of breathable exercise clothing, lacing up the Nike running shoes, and turning up the iPod, you are ready to burn some serious calories. This is about the time […]
Ladies and gents, I am fat. Don’t get me wrong- I don’t mean fat as in large and in charge. And I certainly don’t mean phat as in Pretty, Hot and Tempting. I mean fat as in capital F.A.T. Fit and Toned! I know what some of you may be thinking. If she’s so fit and […]