weight loss

As a child, I lived in a world of dieters. The women in my life were constantly trying new "fad" diets to lose another five more pounds. They ate and complained. Said they took a bite and gained. It was an endless cycle of love and hate, with themselves and the bodies around them. Curves [...]

Stretch marks, the dreaded plight of most modern women, begins during puberty and escalates with childbirth,  excessive weight gain and hormonal changes. Child birth was my downfall. Per my doctor, my skin was not elastic enough. He stated it was the worst case of stretch marks he had ever seen. He said it so nonchalantly, comparing my body's skin tone [...]

Some time ago I was invited to an E.L.F event but was unable to attend. Rosa of DancingHotdogs.com was able to go in my stead, below is her Latinalicious recap of E.L.F's  tips and tricks!   ********************   Eyes Lips Face (E.L.F), known for their affordable luxury, held a Summer Beauty Boost Event at the American Laser Center. [...]

As a busy Mom of two active boys I sometimes opt for the quickest and unhealthiest meals. However, I am trying to change our gameplan and was lucky enough to have Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD, LDN, create this sponsored post!  Mil gracias /Many thanks Silvia for providing us with these simple steps for boosting our [...]

This morning I woke up and completed my usual routine. I went to the kitchen, set my *Keurig coffeemaker, brushed my teeth and took a shower. When I finished I picked up my wonderfully, rejuvenating cup of French Vanilla coffee and sat down at my kitchen table to relax before the morning rush. As I savored [...]

Another weight loss television competition has hit the ground running  dancing and is set to burn those calories while teaching you to dance hip-hop, ballroom, salsa, and yup thats right pole dancing (6 inch heels anyone?!)! The show set to air on Oxygen premiers on June 29 at 10 PM. Marissa Jaret Winokur, who plays [...]

I haven't written in my diet journal in quite sometime. I am ashamed to say that I have gained weight instead of losing it! This is killing me because I really do NOT want to buy new summer clothes. This is actually my greatest motivator, saving money, so I recently started the Jillian Michaels - 30 [...]

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I am a very petite Latina, about 5 ft 1 inch. According to the doctor I should weigh between 120 -129 lbs for my height and age. Personally I think this is too thin, especially because this Latina tends to be hippy(Hmmm Is that a word-spell check says it isn't). I mean seriously I like my J-Lo [...]