Update 2/12/14: We checked in on Tanisha today and learned that she is now down an additional 40 pounds from our original post in Aug 2013! That’s a total of 120 pounds. Original Post: Today’s featured weight loss journey: Tanisha lost 80 pounds with no gimmicks (just eating right and exercise) after trying other […]
Melyssa lost 25 pounds
Let’s show some BWLW love to Melyssa. She lost 25 pounds by eating right, leaving soda alone and working out at home only! It just goes to show that you don’t have to have a gym membership to lose weight. Here is what she shared about her weight loss: “My name is Melyssa & I […]
Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition: Cassandra Dumas’s Story
Last night, the BWLW sisterhood watched Cassandra Dumas‘s amazing story on Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition (ABC). In this episode, Cassandra, a former athlete and national champion, lost 175 pounds. She started at 364 pounds so that’s almost half of her body weight! It was a great show because you could tell that she was a […]
Lesley lost 70 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss journey: Lesley lost 70 pounds by using My Fitness Pal, running with a running group and eating more whole, healthy foods. She now is a running coach for middle school girls and has ran 2 5ks. Here is what she shared with us: What was your motivation? My motivation was sparked by my […]
Free Clean Eating Meal Plan – Week 2
Here is your Clean Eating Meal Plan for Week 2! Remember to modify this plan for your nutritional and health needs. If you need more or less calories, modify the plan for your goals. The meals for week one are approximately 1650-1730 calories. I’m making the assumption that you are working out, doing at least 4 […]
Shana lost 57 pounds
Shana wrote us to share how she lost 57 pounds by eating right and exercising. She also embraced running. Check it out! What was your motivation? I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in February 2012 and that’s when I decided enough was too much. I challenged myself to lose 100 pounds and I’m almost […]
Free Clean Eating Meal Plan – Week 1
I’ve put together this free meal plan to give you an idea of what you may be eating as you clean up your diet. My goal was to give you enough nutrition and to have you eat regularly (every 3 hours or so), such that your blood sugar will be steady and not going up […]
Dede lost 75 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss journey: Dede lost 75 pounds with consistent exercise and by cleaning up her eating habits. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey: “My weight loss journey started in July 2012 at 262 pounds and I am currently at 187 pounds in August 2013. I’m working towards losing 30 more pounds […]
Tanya lost 247 pounds with weight loss surgery
Tanya lost 247 pounds going 465 to 218 pounds with gastric bypass weight reduction surgery. She was suffering from a number of weight/eating related chronic health issues before surgery. She shared her photos and told us a little about her journey as well: “Hi, my name is Tanya L. I have had a successful weight […]
TaTanesha lost 103 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss journey: TaTanesha lost 103 pounds by exercising regularly and eating a high protein diet after the loss of a child. Now, she wants to inspire others to lose the pounds. Here is what she shared with us: Hi, My name is TaTanesha. I have lost 103 pounds in a little over a year. […]