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About Michelle Burton

I am really into health and nutrition, especially after losing 60 pounds and keeping it off after 5 years. I want to motivate as many people as I can to keep the weight off and that it is a doable process. I espouse a low carb/paleo lifestyle.

Update on my Health

Posted on February 20, 2012

Not too long ago, I wrote about the situation I was having with irregular periods. I realize I am getting older (I am 41) and know that this was eventually going to happen. I also have uterine fibroids that are … Continue reading →

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Bread and Rolls are the Major Source of Salt in American Diet

Posted on February 7, 2012

If  giving up bread is tough for you, maybe this news report from ABC news will convince you. Bread and rolls are the number one source of salt in the American diet. It seems like all  those scientist are figuring … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Why Women Need Fat

Posted on January 16, 2012

I always go to Barnes and Noble to see what new books are out and of course during the month of January they always have a big display of diet books up front because of all the people who make … Continue reading →

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My Progress After a Long, Restful Break, Irregular Periods, and the Fat Trap

Posted on January 8, 2012

  Happy New Year to you all! I know, I know, I have not written anything in a while. I started a new job this past year opening up a brand new school and believe me it has been a … Continue reading →

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Michelle After: 5 years of Keeping My Weight Off

Posted on September 11, 2011

I was at work Friday fooling around with my new technology equipment when I took a picture of me in my new media center. I was totally amazed at how I looked. I always had “big man arms” but they … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis, M.D.

Posted on September 10, 2011

I am now back to work, starting up a new school year at a brand new school here in the Research Triangle Park area of NC. It has always been a dream for me to start a brand new school … Continue reading →

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Why African-American Women Must Lose Weight

Posted on August 7, 2011

Since starting my blog in 2009, the one post that I has gotten the most hits is the one dealing with African-American women and obesity. It has reached over  800 hits thus far. As a Black female who has struggled … Continue reading →

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Saturated Fat and Low Cholesterol

Posted on August 6, 2011

I must share a secret: I don’t really enjoy going to doctors. They always poke and prod you. I truly hate the whole experience. Yet, I had my physical during my time off of work this summer and I would … Continue reading →

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Obesity Continues to Rise in the United States

Posted on July 7, 2011

A new report has come out from the Robert Wood Foundation and Trust for America’s Health about the state of obesity in the United States. Obesity rates have now increased in 16 states and 12 states now have obesity rates … Continue reading →

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Four Weight Loss Tools to Help You Shed and Keep the Weight Off

Posted on June 28, 2011

Since being on my weight loss journey for 4 years now, I have come to the realization that there are some foods, tricks and supplements that have helped me to keep the weight off. I decided to share with my … Continue reading →

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