Week 4: Tempura Doesn't Count!

Week 4: Tempura Doesn’t Count!

It's week 4 of Shon Gables quest to lose 30 pounds. So far she's done well - but this week she learns - deep fried veggies don't count!
Sartorial Science: Daring Denim!

Sartorial Science: Daring Denim!

Tired of the drab solid color jean options? The Buyologist shows us a way to spice up our denim wardrobe - just in time for spring!
Recipe: Yummy Pho Soup

Recipe: Yummy Pho Soup

Pho - it's considered the national dish of Vietnam and fancied by many - especially here in Seattle. It's the perfect comfort food – warm, hearty and deliciously refreshing!
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Week 3: And The Weight Melts Off

Week 3: And The Weight Melts Off

Shon and Tonya up the ante this week - and the weight melts off!
Week 2: There's Always Week 3!

Week 2: There’s Always Week 3!

Shon started off strong - losing almost 7 pounds in her first week! How will week 2 fair for Shon and Tonya as they enter the new year?
Make A Better Smoothie (In The Dead of Winter)

Make A Better Smoothie (In The Dead of Winter)

Strawberries, blueberries and peaches are little hard to come by this time of year. Check out some creative and tasty ways to add a little zing to your winter smoothie without breaking your budget.
Weight Loss Ads' New Black Stars

Weight Loss Ads’ New Black Stars

Writer Allison Samuels takes a look at how Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson are cashing in on weight loss programs - and how black women feel about them.
Week 1: Weight Loss Progress!

Week 1: Weight Loss Progress!

Week 1 of Tonya & Shon's weight loss challenge! How did they do in the face of Christmas goodies?
Pictures (And The Scale) Don't Lie!

Pictures (And The Scale) Don’t Lie!

Television reporters Tonya Mosley and Shon Gables are forced to face the truth - Spanx can only do so much! Join them as they challenge themselves to shedding 30 pounds this winter.
Black Barbie REVISITED!

Black Barbie REVISITED!

UPDATED:Charming, realistic and beautiful. Artist Loanne Hizo Ostile certainly pulls the emotional heartstrings of both the young and young at heart...
The Doll Dilemma: Beyond Black And White

The Doll Dilemma: Beyond Black And White

Looking for a "different" doll - one that showcases a depth of dimension beyond skin color? Check out our list!
Sartorial Science: Perfect Party Clutch

Sartorial Science: Perfect Party Clutch

You've got a sassy holiday dress - but what about the clutch? The Buyologist to the rescue!
3 Ways To "Up" Your Resolution Odds

3 Ways To “Up” Your Resolution Odds

Tick tock, the New Year is just weeks away! Here's why you should be thinking about those New Year resolutions now...
Sartorial Science: Affordable Holiday Glam

Sartorial Science: Affordable Holiday Glam

The Buyologist shows us how to snag the perfect holiday look without breaking the bank!
Laying Down "Roots Of Empathy"

Laying Down “Roots Of Empathy”

NewNaturalista introduces us to two of the most distinguished experts in child development - and why teaching empathy is one of the best lessons we can instill in our children.