So… just curious to know what other fitness-minded people think about this topic. I’ve written about whether or not 2,500 calorie dishes of pasta should be illegal: I’m a firm believer in...
Around this time last year, I asked the BGG2WL readers whether or not they’d ever pay $36 for a salad. And while many of ‘em thought I was crazy for even asking – especially conside...
The title question is one that I saw come across my screen the other day and, in my usual fashion, I replied snarkily. “You know it’s love when you start giving up stuff you really like t...
So… this happened: Janet Jackson is in control. The 45-year-old singer, now the new face for the Nutrisystem diet, told “Good Morning America” that her body image issues started when her brothe...
2 cloves garlic, minced 6 tablespoons light olive oil 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 2 (6 ounce) sa...
From NBC Nightly News, I bring you this delicate little issue with the sensational little title. My thoughts were, of course you can be fit and “fat.” And considering how “fat”...
Erika’s Note: If you’re a subscriber, you’re going to want to visit the page to check out this video… trust me. This is the final clip in the “How Junk Food Affects The ...
3/4 pounds sea scallops (about 6) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 garlic clove, chopped 1/4 cup vermouth 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsle...
Okay. I can admit it. I love Serena. A lot of people have “something” to say about her… but I don’t care. She’s an extremely successful athlete who kicks major butt on t...
It’s kind of a logical conclusion. We are friends with the people within our circle because they are like us. We’re inclined to cling to people who make us comfortable in our own skin ...
If you hadn’t heard, Huffington Post’s Black Voices section has featured me in their “Own Your Power” series for not only my weight loss story but also a few tips I gave in av...
1 pound uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta) 1 tablespoon butter 12 ounces presliced exotic mushroom blend 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup finely chopped shallots 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoon...
Q: I am currently going to a gym that says that you should only do strength training and not cardio. They claim that if you build enough muscle, you should be able to burn the fat and that cardio wil...
The YBF got wind of an upcoming In Touch magazine article where Beyoncé (one of my personal favorites, sue me) and her trainer discuss her methods for motivation in fitness and weight loss. “She is p...
Three hundred pounds. For every pound you want to drop, there’s a diet plan, surgery, high-tech gadget or reality-TV show promising to get you to your goal, faster, cheaper and easier than the ...
8 oz. elbow macaroni 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. salt (optional) 2 (1...
4 beets, peeled and diced (3 1/2 cups) 4 parsnips, peeled and cut into matchsticks (2 cups) 1 fennel bulb, cut into bite-size wedges (3/4 cup) 3 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil, divided 8 cups b...
I asked y’all before, but I need to ask again. Help me understand: April Brown was once a cosmetologist, fashion designer, and working mother of two daughters. She’s now a multiple ampute...
Today, we’re talking potty time: Q: Hi Erika, I love your blog, I like how you tackle issues of weightloss and workouts. There is an area you have never touched on, how often one should go to t...
Walking along the farmer’s market one day, I saw an array of tomatoes in various colors. Red, golden yellow, purple… and then I saw it. Tomatoes as green as the day is long. All hell brok...
Seen in Washington Post: The bartender at the Cheesecake Factory inside White Flint Mall knows exactly where to draw the line between being customer-friendly and betraying her employer. She chokes of...
Q: Hey girl!…I feel like I’ve known you forever…lol I am a stay-at-home-wife & mom to two little boys. I weigh…*clears throat in shame* 298 pounds I am 5ft6.5in. NOW I KNO...
1 Tbs. vegetable oil, plus 1-1/2 to 2 cups for frying the tortillas 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion 1-1/2 Tbs. chili powder 1 Tbs. tomato paste 1 quart homemade turkey or chicken broth, or low-salt...
With any luck, you’ve decided to participate in the BGG2WL calorie counting challenge. You’re reading your nutrition labels. You’re measuring your portions. We’re not changing...
As if loving kids isn’t hard enough… then… you’ve got to feed them!
Lift the hips, tone the abs! What more can I say about this one? A light lift goes a long way! b!g(g)2*w@l#Hip Raises is a post from: A Black Girl's Guide To Weight Loss. Thanks for reading! Rel...
Tricky, tricky, tricky… Q: I keep seeing this BMI thing everywhere, and I know that my girls aren’t overweight, but their doctors tell them they are and they need to lose weight. If they ...
I think one of the most difficult things to admit is that you are an emotional eater. It’s not easy to admit it in this society, either – we’re told we “just need to use will ...
If there’s one thing I get – often - it’s questions about finding and choosing the right therapist. As I’ve said on the blog before, while I’ve never gone through therap...
2 12-oz. bunches kale, stems removed, leaves cut into thin strips or chiffonade 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided 1 cup whole pecans 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 2 Tbs....
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