• 20 for 20: People Magazine feature #6

    20 for 20: People Magazine feature #6

    People Magazine Half Their Size X6 Wow! Every time I get an opportunity to be featured in People Magazine’s “Half Their Size” issues I’m astonished. I’m overwhelmed that my story is STILL relevant and timely and I’m also amazed that I always seem well prepared. What it’s taught me is that…

  • Erin, 30 – Determined

    Erin, 30 – Determined

    My name is Erin Velez. I am 30 year old woman that has lost over 300 pounds. My highest weight was over 500 pounds. I currently weigh less than 200 pounds. My weight was so high that normal and bariatric scales couldn’t weigh me. I worked at a freight company…

  • Tara, 33 – Happy Mommy

    Tara, 33 – Happy Mommy

    This story is my weight loss journey.  My name is Tara, 33-year-old mom of two beautiful girls.  I have been obese basically since elementary school. Food was my friend. As I grew older, emotional eating took a huge toll on my weight. Food was my only friend when times were…

  • Tummy tactics : Natural Bloating remedies

    Tummy tactics : Natural Bloating remedies

    Way too often I am a victim of false advertising around my midsection. Instead of showing off the careful sculpting of my waistline I channel a puffy distorted replica.  This happens at the smallest urging whether from chewing gum or tasting hummus there’s no telling how much air will accumulate…

  • 9 easy JUICING Recipes

    9 easy JUICING Recipes

    I been Juicen’ I been Juicen’  Since so many ask for fresh juicing recipes, I put together some quick formulas. I admit that I have absolute every week favorites but even those get boring after a while. I prefer more spicy juices than sweet, but of course you can mix…

  • No, I don’t have a trainer.

    No, I don’t have a trainer.

    A little over 10 years ago I decided to change my life. Unknowingly I took steps that formed me as an individual and shaped the kind of person I am to myself and others. Not taking anything away from people who have had help during the weight loss struggle, I…

  • Discovering the Meyer (Lemon)

    Discovering the Meyer (Lemon)

    This past weekend, I traveled to Fairway grocery store to beef up on fruits and veggies for fresh smoothies and juices for the week. Normally frequent my local grocery store and buy whatever organic (or not) i can find and my usual ingredients for daily lunch juices. However, Fairway usually…

  • Everything a beginner needs to know about “hot yoga” (Bikram)

    Everything a beginner needs to know about “hot yoga” (Bikram)

    Article contributed by Bridget Hill I’d like to begin this article by saying “I am really enjoying hot yoga!” It is the first group class experience that I have had that I have really tried to stick with. Why? I think its a combination of friendly teachers, easy location and I…

  • Green Goodness – What did I juice?

    Green Goodness – What did I juice?

      What did I Juice? 2 Green Apples Half a knob of Ginger 1 Cumber 2 Lemons 3 Stalks of celery and 1 Jalapeño   This funky fab recipe provides a kick of energy (jalapeño & ginger), promotes a healthy immune system (ginger, lemons & celery)and tastes amazing (apples & cucumber). All together…