Last week our newest TJMS contributor Don Lemon, announced his new 30 day fitness plan. I know right, it’s always the thin ones. He bragged,…

Fresh off her SAG award win for best supporting actress, Octavia Spencer says her weight is a problem. “I am not healthy at this weight,” the ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Honoree told People backstage at the SAG Awards. “Any time you have too much around the middle, then there is a problem. [And] when […]

What can you really say when your aunt tells you you’ve gained some weight when you arrive home for the holidays? This was me two…

Boris Kodjoe ruffled some plus-sized feathers on Twitter over the weekend when he gave his opinion on the need for black people to take better care of themselves. With his over 77,000 followers, who are probably mostly women, Kodjoe wrote:“Like a baby. Had nightmares though about 300 pound women in thongs gnawing on chicken wings […]

Does your Mom need some pampering for Mother’s Day?  Pampering your mother will nurture her overall well-being toward optimum health. Here are 4 Mother’s Day pampering gift ideas with healthy benefits. Affirmation For Mothers: I Am Fulfilling The Greatest Calling In The Universe 1. Manicure: Letting Mom relax while her nails are buffed and polished […]

Too much Christmas cheer can add an unwanted pounds to a person’s waistline and increase their risk of heart disease. cnn Read More

VIA: ESSENCE.COM Cheers to the First Lady for bringing her anti-obesity message to the “Happiest Place on Earth.” As part of her “Let’s Move!” campaign Mrs. Obama announced her partnership with Disney to launch the “Magic of Healthy Living” campaign to promote healthy eating and fitness among young people. Teen sensation Nick Jonas and other […]

Via: Diet.Health.com If you are someone with a busy lifestyle that includes working, taking care of family and always being on the go, it can be difficult to find time to work out. When you manage to get a minute for yourself, all you may want to do is sit down and relax. Regardless, it […]

Variety is the spice of life and fitness. A lifetime of health and fitness is achievable when you can think outside the box.