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 […]
Candida Symptoms and How to Cleanse It from the Body
Candida, the medical term for yeast overgrowth, can occur anywhere on the body – both internally and externally. Rather than something you catch, Candida (yeast) is present in the body at all times. In fact, it plays a vital role in bodily functions, aids in digestion and keeps certain types of bacteria from overpopulating. Most […]
Ashley lost 40 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Blogger Ashley lost 40 pounds with MyFitnessPal, clean eating, exercise and the Couch to 5K running program. She says that she decided that if she made healthy choices for her body the weight loss would come naturally. Here are the details of her weight loss journey that […]
Andrea lost 32 pounds
Check out Andrea’s weight loss story. She lost weight with Weight Watchers and regular exercise. I think her story is a good example that it’s hard to keep the weight off after you’ve lost it. Sometimes, you have to revisit and recommit to your overall health goals for the long haul to maintain weight loss […]
Before You Start A New Diet…
Consider This…One man’s medicine is another man’s poison. This is why you really can’t declare that one eating plan, diet or exercise plan is good or terrible for all. Each person is different. I believe in bio-individuality. There is no one size fits all plan so I recommend that the ladies of BWLW try different […]
Shelby lost 100 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after: My Sigma Gamma Rho soror Shelby lost 100 pounds with a low carb lifestyle and consistent exercise. Here is what she shared with us: Ladies, I just wanted to take a moment to tell you all how inspiring you all are to me and to share my story! […]
Beverly lost 84 pounds
Check out this weight loss success story: Beverly lost 84 pounds with the Shred program by Dr. Ian Smith, Zumba classes and is no longer pre-diabetic. Here is what she shared with us: For the past 30 years, I have always been considered obese. Last summer I went to the doctor for my annual checkup […]
Nikia lost 150 pounds
Today’s weight loss before and after story: Nikia lost 150 pounds. She started at 389 pounds and lost the weight by working out religiously and changing her eating habits. After being told she had a 10% chance of having a child, she is a proud mom. Here is what she shared with us: Hello! My […]
