Just when you thought you were past holiday eating and indulgence, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner with loads of chocolate, wine and decadence. Instead of spending the Day of Love eating rich foods that leave you feeling bloated and heavy, amp up the chemistry between you and your partner with these deliciously sexy […]
Being part of the Shrinking Jeans community, you already know that healthy weight loss results from a combination of clean eating, healthy lifestyle, physical activity, adequate sleep and balanced stress levels. There is no silver bullet, no magic potion that will miraculously melt away the flab, but small additions, such as regular consumption of certain […]
Like many people, I used to struggle with weight issues and skin problems. I wasn’t comfortable in my own skin, my complexion was a mess, my energy was sporadic, and my mood was all over the map. Sound familiar? Though I didn’t realize it at the time, the foods I was eating were wrecking havoc […]
If only taking weight off was as swift as putting it on! Although there’s no magic meal that will automatically melt fat off your body, there is food that will boost your metabolism, helping your body burn fuel and fat more efficiently. To be as succinct as possible, it comes down to this: Clean food […]
Athletes and non-athletes alike need proper fuel when it comes to improving the intensity and results of their workouts. Foods that require lots of digestion weigh you down, sap your energy, and leave you feeling sluggish and fatigued. Fresh, clean foods provide your body with the essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals needed to get fit […]
The CDC reports that more than 33% of Americans are overweight or obese. That number is high and getting higher daily. The reason(s) for this include a number of contributing factors, but one thing remains the same: You need to eat healthy and eat clean if you want to lose weight, feel great, and live […]
It’s the final countdown! Registration for Eat Clean Health’s Group 7 Day Summer Detox is about to close, so before you miss out on this fantastic whole foods, anti-inflammatory detox program, today is the day to sign up and slim down! Learn how to EAT and LIVE CLEANLY and learn what foods are IRRITATING your […]
A new year, a new you…at least that’s what the common mindset is for many people after the New Year. And there’s nothing subtle about it. A little over halfway through January, the influx of people at your gym is obvious: the treadmills have a waiting line, the weights you want to use are misplaced […]
Wait. WAIT. This challenge is over? It’s February 29 already?! Read it and weep, peeps. This challenge is in the books. Over. Done with. Finito. By now, you know the drill. Weigh, blog, check in. Let us know – how did this challenge go for you? Did you reach all or most of your goals? […]
Good morning shrinkers! If my calendar is right, today is Wednesday and that means it’s a weigh in day. It might be a check in day, if you are one of those lucky people who are already at your goal weight. It is hard to believe that there are only two weeks left in this […]
I am 57 years old. I am overweight and not in the best shape. I don’t always eat as well as I should. I don’t always exercise like I should. I don’t get enough sleep. I don’t drink enough water. I rarely take my vitamins. I drink way too much diet coke. I think you […]
Yippee, it’s Wednesday and you know what that means? It means we all get to weigh-in and share it with each other- how exciting!!!! It’s our second week of weighing in and I Hope everyone’s scale is moving in the right direction : ). Go ahead, kick off your shoes clothes and go weigh yourself. […]
I am sure that you all know about our awesome new challenge that started on January 1, 2012. I am in it with everything I’ve got. I need it and I want it badly. What you might not know, is that there is something else going on in January that could go hand in hand […]