Kwanzza actually started yesterday. For those who do not know what Kwanzaa is its an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26 to January 1. The seven principles (nguzo saba) of Kwanzaa utilize Kiswahili words: unity (umoja), self-determination

Can I get an AMEN!?! I love eating good food whether it be at a restaurant, my house with a few friends over or dining at a friends home, either way I enjoy a good meal! Eating healthy does not have to be boring or bland, it can actually be fun like these beauties in the pictur

Who doesnt love a good meatloaf? Its so simple to make. My first Food Network appearance was Cooks vs. Cons. One of the rounds was called Not Your Mothers Meatloaf. You know we were given some crazy ingredients LOL! I did a jalapeno jelly meatloaf that was so freaking deliciou

The reason why this salad is included in my IBTWL program is that back in the day when I was in college, I worked at a sports bar. During those 3 years, I waited tables, hostesses, expo’d, and even had a short stint as a prep cook one summer. If you’ve ever worked at a resta

1. Every morning, make a list of the 3 most important things you have to do for the day that will make the largest impact. This helps to cut out the noise and forces you to prioritize. 2. Use the 10 years test. When you run into tough situations, instead of panicking, ask yourse

Light, fluffy and totally comforting, pancakes are a natural choice when you want to treat yourself at breakfast (or at breakfast-for-dinner!) And while pancakes don't exactly have a reputation as a health food, they do have some nutrients that can benefit your health. The trick

Latrice is all of us at some point and that's why I love her story. We have to get out of our heads and listen to different voices that encourage and challenge us and remind us of our greatness and what's in us. It's Better Than Weight Loss Community is all about the support

The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil have various potential health benefits, one of which is aiding weight loss. More importantly, fish oil omega-3s may help you lose inches and shed body fat. However, studies have found these effects appear to be modest, and they may not apply to

Yes, you can! Think of the last time you needed to take some action, and you thought, “I am not good enough,” or “I cannot do this,” or “others are better,” and “ this is too much responsibility.” Then, in some time, you understood that the task was not that scar

Many of us believe that we gain weight from eating too much but did you know you could carry emotional weight? When our calorie intake is too low, we may not get all the nutrients our body needs. Additionally, our body's natural response to a decrease in food can lead to your bo

Eating healthy doesn't mean bland boring food! Our Shrimp Stir fry with sunflower butter sauce! Its Lectin Free and delicious!!! By following some lectin free meals it gives your gut a chance to heal itself from leaky gut. You can find this meal with recipe in our workbook that

How do you measure your self-worth? By how much you make? Your health? Your bank account? Your job title? Your pants or dress size? These are all things that change and that you sometimes have no control over. What happens then? We must change our mindset and love ourselves

It’s easy to wonder which foods are healthiest. A vast number of foods are both healthy and tasty. By filling your plate with fruits, vegetables, quality protein, and other whole foods, you’ll have meals that are colorful, versatile, and good for you. An eating plan that he

We can be way harder on ourselves that anyone will ever be, speaking from my own experience! I'm learning every day to be kinder to myself and let go of past mistakes, bad decisions etc. Some days are better than others but we keep moving right? What is Self Compassion? Self-com

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are

Now this one pot dish is our creamy mushroom and broccoli can be found in our IBTWL workbook. This is non dairy made with coconut cream and takes all of 20 minutes to make! Who says healthy doesn't have to look and taste good? . . . . . #healthyeating #healthyfood #healthylifes

They say, timing is everything. But then they say, there is never a perfect time for anything. The more you go with the flow of life and surrender the outcome to God, the less you seek constant clarity, the more you will find that fabulous things start to show up in your life.

Do you know? Eating more slowly and relishing each bite could help people eat less or eat healthier, The simple techniques involved in mindful eating—eating without watching the TV or computer, eating in silence, chewing slowly, taking breaths between bites—can help us focus

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Honestly this quote says it all LOL! Trust me I know its hard to avoid junk, especially when you're out driving like myself. I'm either heading to a client to drop off my meals, shopping or meeting with clients. When I get hungry all around me is fast food and junk foods. Self