Great African Misconceptions on Weight Gain, Avoiding Hypertension

Most Africans think the following when it comes to weight gain: It is a sign of good health and wealth It is a blessing from God When you have a large stature, you are taken more seriously Pot bellies,...

The Secret to Weight Loss, African-Style

The million dollar secret to weight loss is to be able to cut 500 calories a day from your diet. That will translate into 3,500 calories a week (500 calories x 7 days in a week = 3,500 calories). And it...

How I Lost 30 Pounds in 6 Months

Being a young married man, a Father of two, and resident physician on the verge of contracting high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, I knew something had to be done immediately. Fortunately,...

How I Gained 50 Pounds in 12 Years…The Story of a Young African Man in America

Like most African men, I came to America as a skinny 160-pound dark-skinned young man full of life and zeal. And upon arrival to the States, the most-common advice one receives is to eat to gain weight...