Dear Dr. James: Am I Overweight?

Hi Dr. James I am 5 feet, 4 inches and weigh 153 pounds. I am a beautiful, stacked, modern woman who turns a lot of heads. I went to this new doctor for my annual checkup, and he had the nerve to tell me that I am overweight! I think that I look great and … read more

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Setting SMART Weight Loss Goals

“I want it bad enough to change.” To achieve what you want in life, you must set goals.  Goals are different from desires.  A desire is a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing something would happen.  For example, wanting to go from a size 16 to a size 10 dress for your sister’s wedding … read more

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Let’s Get Real . . . Your Size Matters

“Instead of giving yourself reasons why you can’t, give yourself reasons why you can.” Hi Sisters, we need to get real.  Our size matters.  So,  I am so glad to know that you made the decision to lose some of your extra weight.  This may be your first time trying to lose weight.  Or, you … read more