June 2014 Update: “I was featured last year however I’ve made progress since then. I am down 40 lbs total, which is a 7 pound difference from before. This is after adding running to my routine and incorporating weights a little bit more. I’ve noticed that I’m losing inches, especially through my midsection. After my story was […]
8 Tips for Going Vegan or Vegetarian
I know that some of you may be considering going Vegan or Vegetarian, so I want to give some tips on transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle. How many excuses have you come up with for not going vegan or vegetarian? If you’re like many people, you have talked yourself out of it time and time […]
Monique lost 78 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Monique lost 78 pounds with clean eating and the help of a dedicated personal trainer. Here is what she shared with us: I was focused and dedicated to my journey. I lost 78 pounds and competed in my first bikini bodybuilding competition on 6/29/13…What an experience! My […]
Bridgette lost 40 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Bridgette who lost 40 pounds by eating clean, food journaling, and working out regularly. Here is what she shared with us: My primary motivation to lose weight was because my children!!! I wanted to be around for them. I lost my parents due to heart disease […]
Edisha Transformed Her Body
Today’s weight loss success story: Personal Trainer Edisha shows us how losing 20 pounds with a lot of hard work can make a major difference in the way your body looks. Here is what she shared with us: I lost 20 pounds this past 3 months with a before /after. I’m a personal trainer who […]
Tiffany lost 50 pounds
We received a great weight loss story from Tiffany. She lost 50 pounds by eating clean and working out at home with things like weights and Beachbody’s Insanity DVDs. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Tiffany! When I was two months shy of 30, I went to my younger sister’s college […]
Margaret lost 80 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Margaret lost 80 pounds and is now training for her first physique competition. Here is what she shared with us: I started my fitness journey after my doctor told me I was morbidly obese. I never had body image issues but I was mortified by the statement […]
Robin lost 30 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Robin of Primal Healthy Steps who lost 30 pounds with the help of 3 great books and exercise. Here is what she shared with us: In April 2011, I decided to take my health and the health of my family more seriously. After dealing with my own […]
Kennetra lost 55 pounds
Update 2016: “I am in competition with no-one. I run my own race. I have no desire to play the game of being better than anyone, in any way, shape or form. I just aim to improve, to be better than I was before. That’s me and I am free.” Facebook: Miss Curvy and Fit […]
Liver Health: Benefits of Milk Thistle
I recently posted an article all about how the liver is related to weight loss and a healthy metabolism. Knowing whether you have a healthy liver is important to your weight loss efforts because of it’s role in breaking down fats and processing toxins. One of the things I’ve always heard was good for liver […]
