Today’s #TransformationTuesday is Gina Canakis who lost a total of 150 lbs! She is a blogger who currently resides in Springfield, PA. Her journey began in March 2013 where she started researching weight-loss surgery options. In order to proceed, she had to lose at least 10% of her bodyweight naturally. She was discouraged but had no choice, she couldn’t walk without feeling short of breath. Gina began losing 1 to 2 pounds a week and got so encouraged by her progress she decided to continue trying to lose weight naturally without surgery. Gina’s biggest challenge was getting over her dislik ..read more

Weight loss definitely takes time and motivation. It is so tempting and exciting to show off your trim body after you drop a substantial amount of weight.  Little by little, it is a real eye opener to wear stretchy workout clothes so you can feel comfortable and this will be affordable for your budget- as well.  You are so worth it to feel good again. Being dressed up helps to remind yourself of your outstanding accomplishments and how far you have come. One great way to feel your weight loss success is to donate your old clothes so you know that you have not lost all of your money ..read more

My appearance on the Dr.Oz Show will be aired Monday, January 29, 2018 at 1 PM in New York (and many surrounding areas) on FOX. Please check your local listings for exact stations/times. The Dr. Oz Show cannot legally distribute copies of the show, so please make sure to set your DVR to ‘record!’ You can also go to doctoroz.com to find your local listings- at top of the page you will see a tab that says “Check Listings,” enter your zip code and that should let you know when/what channel the show is on. Due to legalities, the entire show will not be posted on doctoroz.com– just selected segmen ..read more

INGREDIENTS 1 Cup Salsa 3 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 5 Cups Lettuce 1 Avocado – Sliced 25 Tortilla Chips DIRECTIONS Spread lettuce on a flat platter & add above ingredients. This truly is a five-star salad! This Nacho Salad has the potential to add more ingredients to be the Salad of your dreams!!! Perfect for a special party or Lunch & Dinner. Very, very easy to prepare & you will love every bite! Definitely, try this!!! So fantastic & delicious! Always be extra creative with Nachos! Have a blast with this special treat!! Cheers, Gina The post Special Nacho Salad appeared ..read more

Diet Do you feel like you are starving throughout the day? Spreading your food out throughout the day has proved to be a very instrumental tool for me. Definitely, this will do the trick of feeling less deprived for you- as well. Ultimately, you will feel more satisfied than your mind always thinking about food. Always be as realistic as possible with setting realistic goals & expectations for your weight loss. Did you know that drinking a lot of water can help you to feel full & take your mind off of being hungry- as well? Having a wide variety of foods can actually be very satisfyi ..read more

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Rosemary 1 1/2 Teaspoon Chili 1 1/2 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 Teaspoon Salt & Pepper 3 Cups of Almonds DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat your oven. 2. Combine the above ingredients in a large bowl. Apply nut mixture on baking sheet line with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes until it toasted than cool the Almonds in room temperature. This Fresh Almond Treat is the Best of the Best! So spicy & perfect for a party or a snack for your family. Your guest will love this flavorful Almond Treat! Wow… this is a one-of-a-kind snack for YOU ..read more

Can you relate to feeling nervous about how to maintain your workout efforts throughout the course of 2018? Training is the most integral role in dropping weight & achieving results with feeling healthy! Maintaining a daily exercise routine & keeping a diary about how many calories you are burning is so, so important to becoming a weight loss success! Do not even think to skip your training sessions – always keep your amazing momentum up of feeling dedicated! Build a routine such as setting up your workout clothes so you can achieve success & feel at peace with your overall mood fo ..read more

Weight Cliquers, Happy New Year- 2018!!! What goals do have in your mind that you would like to achieve in 2018? This is your year for health, happiness & success! Definitely envision new goals & chase after them! Remember that selecting realistic goals is the way to go. Setting a healthy goal for 30-45 minutes each day can be the start of a positive way to move your life forward. There could be countless benefits in doing this. Eliminating Carbs from your diet can help to reduce your cravings. Also, figuring out which healthy foods to incorporate can be very exciting- as well! How can ..read more

Always remind yourself- that you do not need a gym or a personal trainer to workout.. you can do this at the comfort of your home! If you are a beginner- exercising at home is the way to go! What a great way to learn about your body and begin to gain confidence within yourself! Sometimes, improving your form & techniques will help you to see results without using exercise equipment. Take notice of the motions that you make with your body- as well. You may feel more at peace with yourself when you train at home. Also, you may truly enjoy the privacy, benefits and leisure of working-out at h ..read more

Are you super busy to incorporate some sort of exercise in your day? A little here and there of working-out is the best activity that you can do. Sometimes people think of physically being at the gym to burn calories, however there are others ways to burn some calories. How about incorporating stretches and physical activity as you get dressed in the AM? What a great way to feel pumped & energized for a productive work day. Also, when you go grocery shopping or to the mall- try walking more quickly and carry a basket of groceries so you can gain muscle strength. Every bit of effort adds up ..read more