Day 5 of our No Meat/No Exercise Excuses Challenge and everyone is asking me about Protein!! I know that some people think that you won’t get enough protein on a vegan or vegetarian diet, but that’s not true if you eat the right foods. What you want to do is educate yourself about the protein […]
Tierra lost 77 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Tierra lost 77 pounds with a medically prescribed modified fast and regular exercise. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Tierra Douglas and I have lost 77 pounds since February 2013. I used to weigh 302.8 pounds after I had two children! I was […]
Kimberly lost 40 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after: Kimberly lost 40 pounds with Zumba classes, Boot Camp classes and controlling portions. She is happy to say she has a great support group of ladies working beside her. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Kimberly Cunningham and the reason I began my lifestyle […]
Lashunda lost 159 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some BWLW love to Lashunda of Atlanta. This tall diva had gastric bypass weight loss surgery in 2009 and lost 159 pounds. Changing what she ate and working are also part of her weight loss equation and how she has maintained her weight loss. Here is what she shared with us: My name […]
8 Benefits of Healthful Juice Fasting
I’m encouraging those who are interested in juicing to try the Juice 28 – 28 Day Juice Detox Plan*. I’ll be posting some articles from it’s author , African American Juicing Diva, Carla, to give you more info on juicing in general as well as juice fasting. Here is the first one Enjoy! – Ajima ——————– […]
How Is High Blood Pressure Connected to Weight Loss?
More than 60-percent of U.S. adults are considered overweight. Vanity aside, carrying around a few extra pounds can have a huge impact on your health and quality of life. What’s more, among the dozens of diseases impacted by obesity – diabetes, heart disease, cancer, infections, infertility, ulcers and chronic pain – high blood pressure is […]
Nakia lost 43 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Nakia lost 43 pounds with regular exercise, the Insanity program and by eliminating a number of things from her diet. Here is what she shared with us: Hi! Tomorrow is my one year anniversary and I would like to share my journey on your page. I started my […]
Lanea lost 54 pounds
Let’s show some BWLW love to Lanea. She lost 54 pounds going from 299 to 245 pounds by changing her eating habits and exercise. She has a supportive spouse and wants to live a long life with her loved ones. Here is what she shared with us: I knew it was time for me start changing […]
Rachel lost 103 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Rachel lost 103 pounds going from 300 to 197 by changing her eating habits and exercising regularly. Here is what she shared with us: Hello, my name is Rachel and I started my weight loss journey/lifestyle change in March of 2010. My starting weight was 300 LBS. […]
Latoya lost 72 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some BWLW lost to Latoya. She lost 72 pounds with LapBand surgery. Here is what she shared with us: I love that we are here motivating one another, I wanted to share my story!! I have lost 72lbs. My motivation is my son. I made the decision to become a healthier me, so […]
