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Wellness Warrior, The Dr. Oz Show
Stacy is a wife and mother of 2 very active children who found that her commitment to exercise and wellness shifted during child rearing. After a 90-day program on The Dr. Oz Show, she has made YOU-turns and is now taking strides toward a stronger and sleeker body.
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Sometimes we get so caught up in our routine with our daily ripping and rolling that we forget to check to make sure we are moving in line with our goals. This is normal; we are plagued with many...
When we watch a person on their weight loss journey, we can only see the physical changes they experience. Full of pride and joy, we watch them overcome obstacles and blast through plateaus. We...
How often do you find that you are distracted from your weight loss goals? You start out strong and then life happens; work gets busy, the kids’ schedule takes over yours and the next thing you...
How many times have you told yourself that you wanted to lose 5, 10, 15, or 20 pounds? The best intentions are always there; however, we sometimes fail to put our plan into action. It seems that...
Talk about having one stressful week! If it was not one thing it was definitely another. My week has been slammed with meetings, long office hours, requests and demands. Midterms were this week,...
On Friday I sat and watched our rerun of the Healthy Housewives of Oz. As I sat there and watched, I cringed in disbelief. I was shocked that 6 months ago that was me.
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With hurricane season approaching, many are preparing for potentially hazardous conditions. Having an emergency kit handy is in your best interest and can save your life.
The same...
Have you ever stopped to think about what prevents you from reaching your goals? Why is it that you can't make it to the gym, find time to exercise or set the alarm clock earlier so that you can...
Since becoming one of the original Healthy Housewives of Oz, my life has changed drastically. I have met some wonderful people and created lasting bonds. I’ve rediscovered who I am and have...
Some people are surprised to know that I did not always struggle with weight. Up until 9 years ago I was a size 6 and gifted with curves in all the right places and a waist that was wonderfully...
It still surprises me to hear people say they have spent endless hours in the gym and have ran or walked a certain amount of miles only to reward themselves with a triple-decker sundae. I often...
As we've stated before, with the assistance of Dr. Michael Roizen as our coach and mentor, Toni Winston and myself are now operating under YOU Gals, where our aim is to touch lives: 1 waist at a...
Success is upon me – today I celebrate my weight loss of 50 pounds! Yay! I look back to when it all officially began on September 15, 2009, and feel nothing but joy and pride to see how far I have...
Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen have always encouraged us to walk 10,000 steps every day, as this assists in weight loss and contributes to overall good health. Every day I have made it part of my schedule...
This week I had the pleasure of testing my physical limits. My trainer "No Mercy Mike" was on vacation this past week, and I was left to fend for myself – yikes! I had been jogging daily, but did...
This past Saturday, March 27, marked a huge milestone for me. I completed my first 10K! It was an experience I will never forget.
There were so many emotions I felt...
The other day I was in line at the supermarket when I was bombarded with magazine covers that all promised drastic weight-loss results within just a few days. My initial reaction was a chuckle,...
Often people ask me, “Is your new healthy lifestyle hard?” Or I hear them say, “Glad you’ve done well, but for me losing weight is just too hard to do.”
To answer the first question,...
Today I was feeling a little adventurous and bold, and had some extra time on my hands. As I sat and planned out my meals for today, I was stumped when it came to lunch. I did not want plain...
So far I have lost 40 pounds, and I am still working towards my wellness and fitness goals. I’m feeling great, working out hard and trying new recipes and exercises. My trainer has even turned up...
When I sit back and think about the most important element in my weight loss journey, one word comes to mind– Support. I would not have been so successful without the love and support of so many...
Recently in Richmond, Virginia, we have been bombarded with a slew of snow storms— week after week. What doesn’t help is that I reside between Richmond and Charlottesville which equates to more...
Ever wonder what that really means? This saying expresses the idea that it's a good thing to try and do different things in life. Variety makes life more interesting and meaningful. The same is...
Why do we constantly discourage ourselves? We convince ourselves that we cannot lose weight and get healthy. We tell ourselves that we cannot afford to go to a gym and definitely cannot afford a...
Recently, one of my girlfriends invited me to join her in an upcoming 10K here in Richmond, Virginia. At first I was a little reluctant. I thought that there was no way I could run a race with all...
I was deeply moved by an article Nancy Schuessler posted titled Excess Baggage. In her article she mentioned something that hit home for me and...
For many, these past few weeks were full of family, visiting, food, vacation time, and fun. For me, these past two weeks were full of temptations, cravings, indulgences, and guilt! Don’t get me...
I am 28 lbs down and things have been moving along rather smoothly for the last 90 days. I’m making healthy food choices, walking at least 3 times a week during my lunch break with my girlfriend,...
Starting on this journey was exciting and thrilling. I've wanted to lose weight since my last pregnancy and previous diet attempts failed. This was my last shot. I had Dr Oz and Dr Roizen to help...
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