You've heard that diet soda isn't all that great for you, but have you been confused as to exactly why? Well, scientists now believe ... Read More
Weight Loss
Is Your Diet Killing You?
Our American culture reminds us daily that “thin is in”. It is easy to become obsessed with losing weight, so that we lose sight of the ... Read More
Want To Get Fit? Just Work What You’ve Got!
Did you know that nearly 80 percent of black women struggle with their weight? Though this is a fact, the good news is that no matter where ... Read More
Study: Alcohol Abuse Increases After Weight Loss Surgery
Obese patients who have gastric bypass surgery for weight loss may have a higher risk of developing alcohol abuse problems, according to a ... Read More
Summer Travel Tips That Will Keep You Fit
Summer travel! It's that time of year to visit relatives, journey to beaches and other exciting new places, all while dashing to make your ... Read More
Avoid Diet Sabotage At Work
A typical day at the office: You rush off with no breakfast. By morning tea time you're onto your third coffee. Since it's a tea break you ... Read More
5 Dangerous Medical Myths
Myths can steer people toward illness, hardship and even death. From tetanus shots to colonoscopies, it's very easy to spread misinformation ... Read More
Encouraging A Loved One To Lose Weight
We know, it’s hard, but encouraging an overweight partner or close friend to shed some pounds for their health’s sake is a necessary thing. ... Read More
Fat Frauds: 10 Ways To Tell If Your Diet Won’t Work
Chances are, at least once a week (or even a few times a day), you spot a diet ad promising miraculous weight loss results. Sometimes it ... Read More
Wedding Weight Loss Tips
Women about to walk down that aisle are very well known for doing some pretty extreme things to slim down for their big day, from the Master ... Read More
4 Salad Bar Items Making You Fat
I recently purchased a delicious, ready-made salad from Trader Joe’s, only to discover its surprising caloric intake afterwards. It’s ... Read More
Study: Exercise Not As Effective For Black Girls
The benefits of exercise with regards to weight loss does not affect Black girls in the same way that it does their counterparts of other ... Read More