Belly Fat to Flat, Foods That Add and Subtract Stomach Bulge

I've lost 97 pounds and dropped from size 20 to size 3/ 4. I've gotten my BMI from 34 to 23. I gained 100 pounds after losing two stillborn babies. I put on weight all over, but especially in the stomach. Belly fat has always been my nemesis. So I research what causes and cures belly fat. Some advice is contradictory, so I follow trusted physicians like Dr. Oz, and my personal experience. The trick is to avoid saturated fat, highly-inflammatory, sugary, salty and bloating foods. Eat healthy MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids), metabolism-boosters, omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids, fermented foods, vitamin C. Here's an A-Z guide of foods that add and subtract to tummy bulge.  Belly Fat or Flat, Foods That Boost and Burn Stomach Bulge

My Weight Loss Photo Journal Update February 2014

I keep talking about how I lost 93 pounds. I've done a few photo exposes, but here's the most recent one as of February, 2014. I'll try to do side-by-side shots but I'm not too good at getting photos lined up.  My Weight Loss Photo Journey Update February 2014 

I Lost 90 Pounds and You Can Lose Weight Too

Last year at this time, I was 50 pounds heavier and the year before, 100 pounds overweight. I used to hear about SparkPeople, Facebook and real-life friends losing weight. And I thought, I can't lose weight. That will never be me. I will always be fat. It's here to stay. I wasn't always fat. This is what I looked like when I got married in 1982. 110 pounds. 5'4" Good measurements. But I couldn't see it. I thought I was fat. I had a lot of negative self-messages playing in my queue. If you need to lose weight, I'll be you have a lot of negative messages rattling around in your head. But  You Can Lose Weight, Just Change Your Playlist, Like I Did

Watch How You Eat, Not Just What to Lose Weight

I'm about halfway toward my goal to lose 80 pounds. It's been a journey--I've learned many things about dieting. Along with watching what I eat, I'm learning to watch how I eat. Being mindful of eating habits has helped me emotionally and physically. Here are some bad eating habits plus healthier ones. Weight loss is about how you eat, not just what

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