Are you currently challenged with your weight loss program and desire to overcome this obstacle? Portland researchers from Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Health Research say if you’re looking to lose those unwanted pounds you need to reduce your stress and get the proper amount of sleep.

The stigma associated with being overweight in Western society has spread around the world, even to cultures which traditionally embraced larger figures as the epitome of beauty. The New York Times recently published an article entitled “Fat Stigma Spreads Around The Globe” that blamed this change on the media saturation of the idealized slim body […]

Rates of obesity in children are on the rise. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than 15 percent of six- to-nine-year-olds were overweight. It may not be the easiest thing to discuss with your child, but this is a conversation that must be had in order […]

Praise 103.9’s CeCe McGhee continues her successful weight loss journey! Find out how much weight she’s lost, and most importantly, how she did it! http://media.kyte.tv/js/kyte.jsKyte.Embed.path=”http://media.kyte.tv”;Kyte.Embed.altpath=”http://www.kyte.tv”;window.kyteplayer=new Kyte.Player(“”,{appKey:”default”,width:416,height:312,p:”7401″,s:1202094,tbid:”234″});

At some point in your life you’ve probably heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Although a cute and catchy phrase, I can not vouch for this infamous health claim. But what I will do is give you 8 ways to maintain a clean bill of health – which essentially has […]

Aretha Franklin made her first television appearance since undergoing surgery for an undisclosed ailment in December. Following a star-studded Grammy Awards tribute and the show’s opening number by Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adams, Martina McBride and Florence Welch, the Queen of Soul appeared noticeably slimmer in a video clip, where she thanked fans for […]

Via: Blackvoices.com Want to lose weight and keep it off? Try being integral with yourself. Yep, good ol’-fashioned self-honesty can really do what millions of fad diets won’t. But be warned – “That’ll get the first 10 pounds off,” yet it’s not the end of the road, explains evangelist and gospel singer Juanita Bynum. She […]

You’ve made the commitment to begin a healthier lifestyle.for 2011.  Month 1 was challenging but good.  Month 2 is ok but your life is getting busy and making time to workout is becoming difficult.  Have no Fear! Here’s some encouraging ways to keep yourself motivated!

Was losing weight on your resolution list for 2011?  How have you been doing this first month of the new year?  Is your routine working?  If you’re feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with losing the pounds, you may need to re-evaluate what you’re doing? AOL BV Wellness shares 5 Diets that don’t really work and 5 […]

If you’re serious about getting that body in shape, you’re going to need to adjust your diet so that you incorporate these power-foods into your diet. Check out five of our favorite any time foods. 1. Avocados. These babies contain lots of fiber and oleic acid, an unsaturated fat that can help lower cholesterol and […]

Eat up to slim down. There’s a slew of foods that research has shown may help you shed pounds. Stock your kitchen with these eats for easy diet success. Black beans According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, bean eaters weigh less and have slimmer middles. Beans are super fat fighters […]

The foods you choose to eat for lunch each day affect your health and wellness. Many of us are busy during the day so we end up eating fast food that are convenient, but are often poor in nutrition. Don’t make the mistake of eating lunches that are high in sodium, fat, and sugar – […]