Hey Ladies, It’s day 19 of our June Challenge. I hope that you have decided to join us and that you are feeling more healthy and full of energy since you’ve commited to going meatless and to regular exercise. I want to share 2 major reasons to go Meatless from Vegetarian Times: You’ll ward off disease. Vegetarian diets […]
Nikia lost over 115 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Nikia lost over 115 pounds and avoided high blood pressure medication by adopting healthy eating habits and working out daily. Here is what she shared with us: Hi, I’m Nikia. As I was doing a before and after picture collage, I decided to share my weight […]
La’Shonda lost 65 pounds
Update 2016: We shared La’Shonda’s story back in 2013. Now, she is updating us about her ups and downs, as well as her success. She’s lost a total of 102 pounds. My name is La’Shonda, and I am emailing you to share my blessed testimony. I was featured about 3 years ago when I lost […]
Your Metabolism Likes Food: How Not Eating Is Keeping You Fat
You go on a diet, restricting your caloric intake drastically. What happens? At first, you lose a lot of weight; it seems like things are going in the right direction. Suddenly, though, you reach a plateau. You become discouraged, start eating again, and end up putting the weight back on plus a few extra pounds. […]
Are All Blenders Created Equal? Choosing the Best Blender for Your Smoothies
When it comes to food, we want the best and most healthy options we can find. With a striking array of fresh fruits and vegetables to choose from, farmer’s and produces markets are the go-to destinations for organic, nutritious and freshly harvested produce. And if you’re a smoothie lover, you know that fresh produce makes […]
Dari has gone from a size 22 to a size 12
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Dari started at a size 22 and dropped down to a size 12. She changed her eating habits, worked out with P90X and Zumba and now she is a personal trainer helping others to get fit and healthy. Here is what she shared with us: I remember one […]
Maxine lost 205 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Maxine. She lost 205 pounds with LapBand weight loss surgery. “I wanted to send you a picture of my continued weight loss. At my heaviest, I was 405 pounds. I had the lap band surgery. Now, I workout, eat healthier; semi-vegetarian, and am happier for it. […]
JoAnn lost 126 pounds
Today’s weight loss before and after story: JoAnn lost 126 pounds. She used My Fitness Pal to count calories and gained a love for running on her journey. Here is what she shared with us: Hello, my name JoAnn. I am a wife and mother of four. I have had three C-sections, a set of twins, […]
Caroline Jhingory lost 150 pounds and Kept if OFF
Shout out to the amazing Caroline Jhingory! This woman released 150+ pounds and has kept it off for almost 20 years. Her story inspires us and lets us know that long term success is possible. Update Sept 2018: “The best compliment that I ever received was from a doctor here in my hometown Washington, DC. “You […]
Jasmen lost 40 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Jasmen lost 40 pounds by working out 4-5 days per week and eating 1200 calories per day. Here is what she shared with us: Hi, my name is Jasmen and these are my before and after pictures and weight loss story. Before I changed my eating habits […]
