Weight loss Category

How to measure your weight loss without a scale

A scale is a device to measure weight . The scale does not measure hard work, commitment, discipline, cheat days or how strong you are getting. The number on the scale does not define the person you are, so stop chasing the  number.We are allowing the number to define us and how we feel about […]

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My Favorite Core Exercises

Having a good core prevents me from muscle injuries and helps me perform daily tasks. Also, a good core protects my back against the pulling, lifting , pushing and bending I do as a registered nurse. Plank A plank is an exercise that helps sculpt your waistline and improve posture. Plank helps tone the abdomen […]

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The Benefit Of Stretching

Do you stretch before a workout? Stretching is very important before a workout because it helps to warm up the body and improve circulation. Stretching prepare the body for the workout ahead. Stretching before a workout prevents he or she from injuries and muscle sores. It helps flexibility and range of motion. If you decide […]

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Where I am Now

The truth is I have not been consistent with my workouts and healthy eating for months. I have been stress eating lately, which has led to eating more and working out less. Yes, I have gained some weight, not as much as before I started my weight loss journey but enough to make feel uncomfortable. […]

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Keisha’s Bloating Tips

Why I am getting bloated? No one likes the feeling of being bloated. The number one reason why is because it’s uncomfortable. I hate when I feel bloated from my period or when my body is retaining more water from me consuming more sodium and eating certain foods. Bloating is an issue we are all […]

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How to Deal With Plateaus in Weight Loss

When I started my weight loss journey, it was hard because I had gone through trials and errors to find what workout and what diet would work best for me.  In the beginning of my weight loss journey, I lost a lot of weight, but now as the months go by I am still looking […]

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My Weight Loss Advice

On January, I celebrated my first anniversary for weight loss. My highest weight was l55.6 pounds in September of 2017. Since then, I have lost over 30 pounds. The thing which contributed to my downfall was eating out all of the time, instead of having home cooked meals. I began to treat myself to excess […]

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Support System

It is very important to have a good support system when losing weight because you will have someone to cheer for you. We all need someone in our corner to tell us we can do it.  Having a support system in place will help you when things become difficult and you’re tempted to quit. A […]

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Workouts That Have Helped Me To Lose 30 Pounds

The DVDs I used in the beginning of my weight loss journey to help me lose 30 pounds, are Insanity, 21 Day Fix, 21 Day Fix Extreme. T25 and Core De Force are from Beach body and Cardio Kickboxing with Jeanette Jenkins from Amazon. Popsugar Fitness is one of my favorite YouTube workout videos. Popsugar […]

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My Personal Fitness Tips For Losing 30 Pounds

My Personal Fitness Tips For Losing 30 Pounds Go to your doctor and get a checkup. Start your weight loss journey with knowing your numbers such as blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and weight. Drink a gallon of water or at least half your body weight in water day. Change up exercise weekly. Change up […]

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