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Fad diets have long been brushed off as selfish, superficial quests to lose weight. But if you study the actual content of popular diet books, you will discover that most tell a different story. Many inspire dieters to improve the health of their bodies, society and the planet. It’s a topic I explore in my research, as well as my […]

If you’re trying to lose weight try to avoid these methods because they don’t work! Do not try to only eat one thing like a “soup diet” because that can be boring and you’ll lose motivation. Also avoid getting rid of your favorite snack because then when you get to have it you’ll over eat. […]

By now we know Sherri has lost a lot of weight, she’s been off of sugar and eating well for a while. She’s lost so much weight she feels like she’s 12 again. She loves to shop at Forever 21 and she says she has some of the same outfits as her niece. HEAD BACK […]

Jessica Slaughter didn’t let age, income or lack of a gym interfere with her quest to improve her life and health. She just worked with what she had, losing over 100 pounds by walking. Outside, you think? Nope, Ms. Slaughter just walked in her living room, taking over 3,000 steps a day right in her […]

When Lavell Crawford was a part of the TJMS crew he hosted the “Fat Man’s Corner,” but these days he’s all about eating healthy. He loves to add kale to things to make them healthier but he’s gotten creative. He makes a mean “no bake lasagna” he says there’s meat in it but it’s all […]

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Octavia Spencer is working hard to get into the best shape of her life with a little help from her “Instant Family” co-star, Mark Wahlberg. Over the summer, the Academy Award-winning actress started documenting her fitness journey on Instagram and she credits Wahlberg for being an “inspiration” with helping her get in shape. “He really rubbed off on me,” Spencer said on “The […]

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Winter is coming. As the temperature cools outside, we tend to cuddle up in our blankets, sitting in front of the TV, snacking.

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  Mo’Nique, 50, looks radiant in pics she shared online showing off her new fit frame! The Oscar-winning actress flaunted her new hourglass figure in a tight black number and fans across social media are here for all of the new Mo. “Today was the first time in my adult life that I’ve been under […]

Often people are timid about discussing personal topics like weight loss or sex, so instead of having open conversations that may lead to solutions, people tend to keep things to themselves and do not make any change. Luckily for us, the panelists, including Erica and Warryn Campbell, on the “Small Lifestyle Changes with Big Health […]

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Janet Jackson says her personal trainer is responsible for helping her shed 70 pounds following her successful pregnancy at 50. “I give it up to Paulette [Sybliss]. She’s incredible. And she never made me feel like I have to deprive myself of anything,” Jackson, now 52, told InStyle’s beauty issue. “She would say, ‘What do you […]

Take a trip down memory lane as Deon Cole and the crew reminisce about he and Tom’s not so slim days! Deon is performing at Gotham Comedy Club in New York City June 28 – July 1. (Photo credit: Deon Cole press) READ MORE STORIES ON BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM: SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER:  LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. […]

Losing weight, getting healthy, and keeping weight off is tough. It seems like no matter what you do, losing weight and staying healthy is unreachable. Dr. Ian Smith is back with a new book called The Clean 20 that’s designed to help people lose weight. “This book The Clean 20 actually is one of the easiest books I’ve written according […]