Weight Loss for African American Women
Sadly, African American women lead every racial group for obesity in the latest polls from the United States government. Stimulating disease’s like high blood pressure, joint problems, and diabetes obesity should not be ignored.
With so many weight loss equipment, books, and infomercials you would think that weight loss for African American women should be easy. Though, it does take a lot of exercise and patience, your home plays a big factor when it comes to you losing weight.
If you follow these simple tips, your home can make a difference in your weight loss. Simple things, from how you arrange your kitchen, to what color you paint your walls, affects your appetite.
What many women, not just African American women, are applying is Feng Sui. Feng Sui (pronounced as fung-sway) is an ancient Chinese art that has been used for over 3,000 years. The principle of Feng Sui, is basically arranging and using home-sweet-home to affect your appetite in a positive way. Feng Sui can make a difference when it comes to improving and maintaining your weight. It also promotes a healthier lifestyle.
Here are a few tips that involves Feng Sui in your kitchen:
- Clutter free kitchen.
Using a kitchen that is organized and tidy promotes a Feng Sui feeling of lightness and freshness that affects your body and mind.
1) Display all fresh produce.
Arrange any fresh fruits or veggies in nice bowls around your kitchen. Doing so will have you grabbing a healthy apple for a snack rather than a cookie.
2) Mirror, Mirror, in the kitchen.
Placing a mirror in your kitchen will keep reminding you of what you look like and can help change your eating habits.
3) Portrait of fruit.
Hang a picture of fruit or vegetables in your kitchen somewhere to remind you to eat healthier.
4) Color of your kitchen.
Yes, what color you paint your kitchen can affect how you eat. Kitchens that have soft warm colors such as light blue’s and green’s will definitely curb your appetite. Try to stay away from reds, oranges, and yellows as they will make you hungry every time you step in the kitchen.
