Sonya A. said it all, “For the majority of my life I “chose” to imprison myself with food, low self-esteem and weight issues, it was not until recently with a much renewed connection to All Mighty God that I am learning what true love is, I have learned to accept myself, just the way I…

At any moment, it’s easy to be tempted to fall back into old overeating habits. Try some brand new habits instead.   Instead of more expensive meats, junk food, snacks and prepared or packaged foods, eat more vegetables and fruits. If you feel the urge to splurge, go ahead and have seconds – but only on…

Preparing and cooking your own food can save lots of money, and it’s better for your health, too. Avoiding fast food restaurants will save cash and calories.  Limiting your purchase of prepared, frozen, and packaged meals also cuts a lot in grocery bills, and in sodium (salt), sugar and fat consumption. Here are some tips…

If you want to lose weight, eat healthier food and use your body.  Don’t bother buying expensive vitamins or “appetite suppressants,” or magic weight loss pills or formulas – I don’t think they work.  Some are harmful.  Read what I wrote about a recall of one of them, Hydroxycut, last month, click here.  There is…

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