Good morning! It’s Day 1 of our July Challenge. Hopefully you’ve already visited the main Challenge page and downloaded the July Exercise Calendar, checked out the challenge details and taken a look at the resources I posted there. Also, today is the first day that our contest is open for entries. One lucky person will […]
Blanche lost 48 pounds
Today’s weight loss before and after story: Blanche lost 48 pounds with My Fitness Pal, Zumba, Body Pump classes and running. Here is what she shared with us: I gained the a weight from being pregnant and it never came off! I was very sad about not being able to wear my former clothes. One […]
Renee lost 28 pounds
Zumba Instructor Renee lost 28 pounds and has kept the weight off for 2 1/2 years. Here is what she shared with us: I’m Renee and married with 3 girls. I’m a Zumba instructor and took a look back at my photos from a decade ago and couldn’t believe the size I was. I lost […]
Fanta lost 165 pounds
Update: Fanta is now down a total of 165 pounds. Check out her updated photo below. Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Fanta lost 118 pounds with daily exercise and planning meals. She is now off diabetes medication. Here is what she shared with us: Hello!! My name is Fanta. I use to […]
Beverly lost 110 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Beverly. She lost 110 pounds with low carb eating and exercise. Here is what she shared with us: Hi, My name is Beverly and I started my journey a Year ago. I have lost 110 pounds and counting. I weighed 250 pounds and now I am […]
Kimberly lost 40 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Blogger Kimberly lost 40 pounds and is Ms. Washington Plus America 2013. She did it by working out, eating clean, journaling and using Weight Watcher’s new monitoring device. Here is what she shared with us: I decided to enter a pageant this year which caused me to finally […]
Tenisha lost 50 pounds
Let’s show some love to Tenisha who lost 50 pounds by cutting out carbs. Here is what she shared with us: I lost 50 pounds cutting back on carbs. I have tried everything in the world to lose weight and I finally found something that works. I have been counting carbs and I really haven’t […]
Lauren lost 94 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Lauren lost 94 pounds. She was scheduled for weight loss surgery but lost 50 pounds before her surgery date with Weight Watchers and changing her eating habits. She went on to lose more after adding exercise. Here is what she shared with us: My journey of ACTUAL […]
Juice 28: 28 Day Juicing Detox Plan
In the past, I’ve shared with you great juicing resources from African-American Juicing Diva, Carla Douglin. She is the author of “101 Juice Fast Recipes”, which I know many of you use and love. Now, she has a guided 28 day juice detox plan that you really should check out. I asked her to tell us […]
How Is Your Weight and Heart Disease Connected?
For the past several years, the news media, health publications and the CDC have heavily publicized the topic of weight in this country and the fact that Americans are getting heavier. In fact, more than 60-percent of people are considered overweight or obese. What’s the difference? An adult with a BMI (body mass index) of […]
