Quick, easy, and economical, fast food is around every corner. With mouth watering smells wafting through the air, the temptation to go in for a quick meal seems too difficult to resist. Do a little research first, and consider the high price a body might pay for a cheap meal. Here are my top reasons […]
Tiana lost over 100 pounds
Today’s featured before and after weight loss story: Tiana lost over 100 pounds by watching her portion sizes and regular exercise over the course of 2 years. Here is what she had to say: Hard work really does pay off. My fitness journey has been a very hard road to stay on, but when you […]
Colenthia lost 32 pounds
Colenthia lost 32 pounds by embracing a raw food diet and exercising. Part of her motivation is her sister who had an unsuccessful weight loss surgery and passed away due to obesity. Here is what she shared with us: The after photo was taken on April 11, 2013. So far, I have lost 32 pounds […]
Thai Chicken-Broccoli Wraps
I’ve been posting some great recipes to our recipe board on Pinterest. You should check it out. Here is one from Fitness Magazine. Thai Chicken-Broccoli Wraps 191 cal, 18g protein, 16g carbs, 6g fat Ingredients 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken-breast strips 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups packaged […]
April lost 70 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: April lost 70 pounds by focusing on portion control and faith. She is an inspirational example of a wife and she has transformed herself. Here is what she shared with us: I just want to say…. THANKS!! This page has been so inspiring and uplifting! It shows exactly why […]
Teresa lost 50 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Teresa who has lost 50 pounds. She recently ran her first 5k and is a Black Girls Run member. Here is what she had to say: Just wanted to share. The pic on the left is 2 1/2 years ago. The pic on the right is […]
What Is A Raw Food Diet or Being Raw Vegan?
The Raw Food diet is exactly what it’s name implies. A raw food lifestyle is also known as raw veganism. Raw foodists eat uncooked fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, etc. Let’s go a bit deeper… Technically, the food can be heated, although not over 115-118 degrees Fahrenheit (recently I’ve read as much as 120 degrees but […]
Kellie lost 109 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Kellie lost 109 pounds in 14 months by changing her eating habits, juicing and embracing regular exercise. I started at 367 pounds and I am now 258 pounds. I’m still a work in progress. I have lot’s more to go !!! Once again, all hard work. I have been […]
Brandie lost 28 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Brandie who has lost 28 pounds. She was motivated by people thinking she was with child when she wasn’t. I lost the weight by keeping track of my calorie intake with sparkpeople.com and through cardio (cycling, step aerobics, jogging) and weight training (Les Mills Body Pump). I […]
Feedback: What Questions do YOU have about clean eating?
Hi Ladies, I’m currently writing a “How to” e-book on Clean Eating, so I thought I’d reach out for some feedback from the Black Women Losing Weight Community. What questions do you have about eating clean? What would you like to see in terms of subject matter in a book on this topic? I’d love to […]
