One topic that you will find all over the net when you look at weight loss topics is the concept of negative calorie foods. In essence, a negative calorie food is presumed to be one that requires more energy to digest than calories it provides to the body for fuel. Thus, the body uses more […]
Michele lost 70 pounds in 7 months
Update Jan 2014: Michele sent in an updated photo. She is now down at total of 82 pounds. Check out her video about her struggles with excess skin. Today’s weight loss before and after: Michele lost 70 pounds in 7 months with a great personal trainer. She has shared an interview with us that she […]
Joyce lost 52 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Joyce. This proud mom lost 52 pounds by eating right and working out regularly. Currently, she is prepping to run a 5k obstacle course. Here is what she shared with us: I’ve lost 52 lbs by changing my eating habits and working out 3-4 times a […]
Updated: Sharresa lost 71.3 pounds
Updated: Sherresa wrote in on Nov, 24 2013 to let us know that she is now down 71 pounds: “Today is the 2nd year of my Lifestyle Change Accomplishment. I’m down 71.3 pounds and I’ve lost over 20 inches all around. The great news is I haven’t gained a pound back. It is not always […]
Brandi lost 34 pounds with Weight Watchers
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Brandi. She lost 34 pounds with Weight Watchers and Zumba classes. I have lost 34 pounds doing Weight Watchers and Zumba. After having my kids, I got lazy. I ate fast food often (sometimes twice a day) and never made time to exercise. I would often […]
Fact or Fiction: Are There Really Foods that Will Speed Up Your Metabolism?
Responsible for how fast your body burns calories and fat, metabolism not only affects your current weight, it also determines how fast you will lose weight, how many calories you can eat per day, and how well you maintain your weight. With all of these factors relying on your metabolism, there are a lot of […]
Myya lost 100 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Myya Mixon lost 100+ pounds and now competes in fitness competitions. Her weight loss story is a true transformation story. Here is what she shared with us about her journey: 8 years ago, I weighed 216 pounds. My fitness journey began when I saw a picture of myself […]
MrsTLovely lost 131 pounds with the Realize Band
MrsTLovely wrote to us about her weight loss journey. She lost 131.6 pounds with Realize Band weight loss surgery. Even though she had weight loss surgery, she credits her hard work, dedication to a lifestyle change, faith and perseverance as key to her weight loss. Hi, I’ve lost 131.6 pounds to date. I used to […]
Dawn’s Journey to Health and Helping Others
Today I want to share the story of personal trainer Dawn Zaczkiewicz. Her story isn’t about loosing weight but it is about becoming a healthier woman and now helping others. She is the owner and lead trainer at Achieve Fitness San Diego, a military wife and proud mother of 4. I’m posting this story because no […]
Stacey lost over 180 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Stacey lost over 180 pounds by exercising and calorie counting. She started her weight loss journey at 384 pounds. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Stacey Yvonne and I started my journey back in 2005. I was working at Flowers Bakery and we were […]
