Today’s weight loss success story: Dee lost 70 pounds. This grandmother of 8 was motivated by wanting to be around for a long time for those children. Hello, my name is Darlene and I began my Weight Loss Journey in 2011. It’s been an up and down road, but I am hanging in there. I changed my […]
Akeema lost 91 pounds
Let’s show Akeema some BWLW love and congratulations for her 91 pounds lost. After dealing with the pain of losing her mom, she was able to change her life and find greater fitness through belly dancing and adopting a plant-based eating lifestyle (vegan). Here is my pic and my story. I was typically an overweight […]
Office Health: 10 Tips for Working Women from Coach P
Black Women Losing Weight member and Holistic Health Coach, Coach P shared these 10 healthy tips to help working women to stay healthy with me an I thought I’d pass them on to the group. 1. Try one new fruit, bean, or veggie once a week to add to your lunchtime salad. You can make a […]
Maria lost 35 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Maria lost 35 pounds. She was inspired to change her life after suffering a number of life trials and seeking God. She was lead by a friend to watch some helpful documentaries which opened her eyes to what she needed to do to get healthy. I’m a strong believer that […]
Maia went from a size 26 to a size 16/18
Maia went from a size 26 to a size 16/18 and has been inspired to create a clothing line for curvy girls. “In 1999, I found myself divorced and a single parent to a beautiful 6 week old baby girl. If I wasn’t sleeping due to depression, I was eating to comfort myself. I was […]
A Lia lost 58 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: A Lia lost 58 pounds going from 278 pounds to 220 pounds since September 2012. Here is what she shared with us: I never ever noticed any difference in the way I looked or felt because my friends and family love me regardless. Inside and out. I was cool […]
How To Fit 30 Minutes of Exercise Into 24 Hours
Everyone knows and talks about it, but how many really do it? That elusive 30 minutes of exercise every day, is possible by following a few simple suggestions. Carving a block of time out of a busy day to devote to exercise can seem daunting, but DOING this each day is key to getting fit. […]
Kitamu lost 67 pounds
Let’s show some love to Kitamu on her 67 pound weight loss. She has gone from 415 pounds to 348 pounds. Her motivation was being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). “I’m 30 years old and I’ve lost a total of 67 pounds. I started at 415 pounds and I’m currently at 348 pounds. I […]
Poll: What should BWLW’s May Challenge Be?
It’s time for you to give us some feedback on what you think Black Women Losing Weight’s May Challenge Goals should be! Let us know your thoughts by participating in the poll below. This poll will close on April 27th and the May Challenge will be announced on April 28th. Please post any additional feedback […]
Ciera lost 93 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Zeta Phi Beta soror Ciera lost 93 pounds. She has battled an eating disorder and Rheumatoid Arthritis and come out the other side with greater health and fitness. “I’ve always struggled with weight in high school I battled eating disorders in order to stay on cheerleading and to remain […]
