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Category Archives: Weight Loss-general
Book Review: Why Women Need Fat
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
Why African-American Women Must Lose Weight
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
Obesity Continues to Rise in the United States
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
Four Weight Loss Tools to Help You Shed and Keep the Weight Off
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
Posted in Exercise, Weight Loss-general, Whey Protein
Tagged eggs, exercise, green tea, weighing yourself for weight loss, weight loss tips, whey protein
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Are You Getting Enough Protein?
About 16 years ago, when I was on a yet another diet, I had a very memorable conversation with my mother. My mother has been deceased now since 1996 so this conversation still has a profound impact on me. I … Continue reading
Gary Taubes on Dr. Oz
Gary Taubes was on the Dr. Oz show today and I was so excited. Dr. Oz tried to railroad him a few times and try to make him sound like a quack, but over all Gary Taubes stood his ground. … Continue reading
Dr. Eric Westman Making Headlines in North Carolina
For those of you in the like learning about low carb, there is a terrific article about the low carb diet doctor, Eric Westman, in the local newspaper here in Raleigh/Durham, NC. It is a pretty decent write-up about his … Continue reading
Posted in Atkins Diet, Diabetes, Low Carb Dieting, Weight Loss-general
Tagged Diabetes, Dr. Eric Westman, Duke University, Low-carb diets, weight loss
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Why I am Glad the Holidays are Over; Too Much Sugar, Too Much Gluten, Too Much Weight Gain
Well, it is 2011 and I am glad that the holidays are over. Before Thanksgiving, I weighed 215 pounds. As of today, I weigh 230 pounds. I am very upset and angry with myself. That means I gained 15 pounds … Continue reading
Is Weight Watchers Embracing a Higher Protein Diet?
A few months ago, I stated I was done with Weight Watchers due to the fact that WW promoted a lot of high carb junk food at their centers and the point system penalized dieters for eating more protein and … Continue reading
Posted in Obesity, Uncategorized, Weight Loss-general, Weight Watchers
Tagged Low Carb, Obesity, protein, Weight Watchers, weight watchers pro points
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Why Weighing Yourself Regularly and Keeping a Food Journal Leads to Weight Loss
I believe that weighing yourself often is important if you want to lose weight and keep it off. A lot of people think this is crazy and excessive. But you know what? It works. I believe what has led me … Continue reading
Posted in Weight Loss-general
Tagged Dieting, food journal, weighing yourself for weight loss, weight loss
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