Have you heard the term thigh gap? According to Wikipedia.org, a thigh gap in women is a space between the inner thighs when standing upright with both knees touching. Not surprisingly, the trend was born after a Victoria’s Secret runway highlighted rail-thin women with generous thigh gaps. Does that mean you can’t have body confidence without thighs that allow […]
Remember the song, “We Shall Overcome”? The song is a good source of inspiration when you don’t where to turn. However, sometimes you just need to sit down with someone, and talk about how they have overcome significant challenges. Being able to speak one-on-one with someone, and ask them questions can provide you just the […]
The first and last time I wore a bikini was when I was three years old. I don’t remember wearing the bikini, but I have seen pictures of me in a cute, dark green two-piece. Strong 4 Life in Georgia had released ads in 2012 that featured obese children telling how difficult their life is. […]
People like Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks and Valerie Bertinelli did it. They not only lost a great deal of weight, but they also achieved the holy grail of lifestyle change. If you’ve ever struggled with weight loss, perhaps you stalled when it came to changing your lifestyle. Lifestyle change is not what you think it is. […]
Sugar is poison! It’s TOXIC! Most of all, we eat too darn much of it! Read on for why these are dangerous myths that could be making you feel miserable and ashamed of yourself. I’m sure you have heard all the hype about how sugar is the other white drug, or read the updated guidelines […]
Today’s guest post comes from Jill Williams. Jill is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and owner of JC Williams Consulting. Jill and I belong to a LinkedIn discussion group that is part of Obesity Action Coalition. Obesity Action Coalition provides resources for obese people who are considering weight loss […]
Today’s guest post is from Deb Rondeau of Phit and Phabulous. I met Deb through LinkedIn, where I was struck by her amazing weight loss of 250 pounds. In her own words, Deb entered the world at just 5.7lb. She was an active child, but yo-yo dieting begun […]
Today’s guest blog post comes from Nadia Giordana. Nadia Giordana is a motivational author, mentor and TV producer/host of WomanVision TV. She is author of: “No Thank You, I’d Rather Be Myself,” “Thinking Skinny,” and “Reinventing New Chapters in Your Life at Any Age.” She encourages women to shake off negative self-talk, resurrect their sidelined dreams, and reinvent […]
You watch what you eat, you work out every day, and the scale still will not budge. You throw up your hands in defeat and say “I am meant to be fat!”
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 […]