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 […]
Sherese and Petra lost the weight together
Check out this great story of 2 friends losing weight together. Sherese and Petra partnered for greater fitness and health. Petra wrote to tell us about their journey. We featured her weight loss story back in March. “I wanted to submit this timeline photo of me and my accountability partner Sherese. Too often, women want […]
Recipe: Pesto Shrimp and Snow Peas with Quinoa and Whole Grain Brown Rice
My fiance can really cook and I’m a very, very picky eater. That can drive him crazy at times, I’m sure. I made Pesto Shrimp and Snow Peas with Quinoa and Whole Grain Brown Rice for him a few months after we joined households and he loved it. Now he makes this recipe for me […]
Sunshine Joi lost 102 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Video Blogger Sunshine Joi lost 102 pounds. “102 pounds down and still losing! ONE DAY AT A TIME, ONE POUND AT A TIME! I first started drinking more water, and cutting out sugary drinks like juice and soda. Then I added healthier alternatives to my meals slowly. Salad for french […]
TP lost 85 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some love to TP who lost 85 pounds with weight loss surgery. She was dealing with a number of serious health issues and decided that surgery was the best option. “I lost 85 pounds lost after gastric bypass surgery….and counting!!! In 2010 made a very hard decision to lose weight. It was hard for […]
Are Artificial Sweeteners Really Bad For You?
For many people, the journey to a healthier way of life often includes dropping a few, or quite a few, pounds. Foods marketed as “diet” or “sugar free” seems like a logical starting point. Look at a can of soda, for instance. Drinking a 12oz. can of diet soda instead of a regular one can […]
Joyce lost 50 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Joyce lost 50 pounds and fought a battle with high blood pressure. She is now off all of her medication. “I lost 50 pounds over the course of 8 months by changing my diet and exercising. I workout 5-6 days per week. I have plenty of energy now and […]
Veronica lost 197 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some love to Veronica who lost 197 pounds with Gastric Bypass weight loss surgery. She started at 487 pounds and is now down to 290 pounds. She can now get around without a wheelchair and is off the insulin she was taking. “My name is Veronica and I would love for you to […]
