weight loss

Want to lose weight? Research proves a big breakfast is the first step

healthy eating by RealHomeMattersJanuary 4, 2018January 1, 2018

Health and Wellness by RealHomeMattersAugust 30, 2015

For Weight Loss, Make Cardio Your BFF!

Psst! Here’s a secret you may or may not know: eating a healthy diet isn’t enough to lose or maintain weight. Sorry, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, especially if you’ve finally made the decision to eat healthier, as part of your weight loss program. But, the sad news: healthy eating isn’t […]

Health and Wellness by RealHomeMattersJune 28, 2015

Why I Don’t Do Weight-Loss Diets!

I applaud anyone who voluntarily restricts their eating, for an extended period of time, to lose weight — more power to you! The thought of following a food-deprived routine just isn’t appealing to me — I have tried, and failed. Weight-loss diets aren’t easy to follow. You first have to get your mind right to […]

Health and Wellness by RealHomeMattersDecember 14, 2014

Try this Simple Trick to Losing Weight!

Let’s face it, trying to stick to a diet, lose or maintain weight is hard work. It requires dedication and commitment. Day after day, we do our best to stick to our goal, but it can get downright depressing at times. Especially, if we’re not seeing a change, when we step on the scale. But, […]

Health and Wellness by RealHomeMattersJune 10, 2012

Pump Up Your Salad!

In last week’s post, I talked about the health benefits of eating salad, and the nutritional value of various vegetables used in salads. Whether you’re looking to lose weight or get healthy, eating salad is the way to go! But, did you know that you can ‘Pump Up’ the health benefits of your salad even […]

Health and Wellness by RealHomeMattersMay 20, 2012

Tame Your Hunger

Are you finding yourself feeling hungry most of the day? You’re eating, but not feeling satisfied. Well, one reason for your constant hunger may be the lack of lean protein in your diet. Eating foods high in lean protein, such as fish, lean meat, poultry, soybean, and eggs help curb hunger and promote weight loss. […]

Health and Wellness by RealHomeMattersMay 6, 2012

Stand Your Ground: Eat Healthy

Let’s face it, many times our family and friends have a lot of influence over us. We tend to make decisions based on what they think and feel. Growing up, my family was no exception. They tried to discourage me from adopting a vegetarian diet. Eating soul food high in sodium, sugar, and bad fats […]