Great-tasting meals start with farm-fresh produce, and now is the perfect time to take advantage of the abundance of seasonal fall fruits and vegetables. With so many fresh and wholesome options to consider, the nutrition experts from The University of Delaware 4-H Program have compiled a shortlist of classic fall fruits and vegetables that should be on your shopping list to have a happy and healthy fall: Apples. Nutrient-dense and filled with vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Apples are also a heart-healthy fruit that can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.  Broccoli. Gre...

We get a lot of questions about bread here at GOLO. Many people assume that bread is off limits when trying to lose weight but with GOLO, that is simply not the case. As long as you choose the right kind and eat it in the correct serving size along with a complete, balanced meal, bread can be part of your life even while losing weight!

We feel loved and acknowledged when we receive a gift. But what about the precious gift we should be giving to ourselves—the one we take for granted when we are overweight? Our Health. Deanna turned 50 on January 5, 2019. She had a fantastic party with family and friends, and she received all the gifts she wanted and even more—but she was shocked by the photos from her celebration. Behind her smile, she was hiding extra pounds underneath loose-fitting clothes. She suffered from aching arthritis in her knees and arms, too. The photos showed a clear message: “Do something about your health...

Children in costumes aren’t the only thing that will be knocking on your door this Halloween — temptation will be right there with them. You may be wondering how you’re going to avoid it. But, don’t be scared. We have lots of tips to help you enjoy the holiday, while simultaneously staying on track!

Why inches lost are more important than pounds! One of the most common questions we hear in Customer Support is, “I haven’t lost any pounds! I feel so much better, but the scale isn’t moving. Why is this happening?” When we hear this, the answer is always: "Have you lost any inches?” And the answer is almost always YES! When following the GOLO for Life® Plan, most people start to see results sometime within the first 2-4 weeks. Some will lose pounds first, and others will lose inches. It is important to remember that both ways to monitor weight loss are important and that everyone loses wei...

We’re proud to announce a $5,000 donation to NEADS World Class Service Dogs, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers the most comprehensive array of Service Dog programs in the country, including Service Dogs for adults and children with a physical disability.

Hair loss is a very common topic in almost all weight loss forums. If you find a group of people talking about weight loss, you will almost always see someone talking about hair loss as well. It is a complex subject, and in order to really understand it, you have to know the basics of how hair grows and falls out in general. There are four basic stages of hair growth and during some of this time, you naturally lose hair. This happens constantly, as your hair is constantly going through these phases. THE FOUR BASIC STAGES OF HAIR GROWTH: Anagen Phase — 80-90% of your hair is in this stage ...

Amber took control of her life, worked immensely hard, and continues to better herself every day. She understands what it is like, so she joined the GOLO team!

Unpacking the healthy, and not-so-healthy, benefits of meat substitutes

We recently announced a $5,000 donation to HAVEN Women, a Philadelphia-based organization dedicated to female Veterans who are homeless or in transition.