Ladies, now that you are working to eat healthy, one of the things you are likely avoiding is sugar laden drinks. I’m talking about soda, commercial juice (processed and pasteurized or from concentrate), milk-based sweet drinks and anything with added processed sugar or artificial sugar. If you have kids, you know that drinks marketed to […]
Nia lost 106 pounds and kept it off for 7 years
Let’s show some BWLW love to Nia who lost 106 pounds and has kept it off for seven years. Starting weight: 237 Currently: 131 “I started off with about 20 minutes a day on the treadmill, walking. I could hardly breathe after 20 minutes, so that was my limit. After a while, I was able […]
Dee lost 91 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Dee lost 90 pounds by running and changing her diet. She recently ran her first half marathon and has quit smoking. Here transformation below represents March 19, 2012 to March 19, 2013. “One year ago today, I began my fitness journey. I began to work out, then made changes to […]
Sajata lost 99 pounds
Sajata lost 99 pounds by changing her eating habits, walking and drinking lots of water. She went from 269 pounds to 170 pounds. “I cut back a lot on bread, pasta, rice, chips, and soda. I started drinking lots of water and eating my favorite veggies. I also baked my meats. Walking was my main […]
Ramona lost 84 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Ramona lost 84 pounds and is working to let other women know that “Movement is Medicine”. Ramona M. Gaines 41 of Philadelphia PA Height 4’11” Beginning weight: 323 pounds Present weight: 239 pounds Dress size before losing weight: 26 Current dress size: 16-18 “It took me 11 months to reach […]
Kenisha lost 105 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some BWLW love to Kenisha who has lost 105 pounds over the course of two years with weight loss surgery, exercise and eating right. “I started my weight loss journey on March 21st 2011. I have since lost 105 lbs over the course of two years. I under went Gastric Bypass surgery to […]
6 Tips to Help You Get Exercise During the Workday
Work days can sometimes be a challenge and often we don’t feel like exercising after a long day. However, there are some fun ways to get in some exercise while at work. Getting in some physical exercise can help you to feel energized throughout the day. Here are 6 tips: #1 Find the longest way […]
Lana lost 62 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Proud Alpha Kappa Alpha soror Lana lost 62 pounds with SmartLipo, Weight Watchers, exercise and changing her diet. Here is her story: “I have struggled with losing weight for about 8 years. I tried waking, working out and even Jenny Craig, Nutri- System, Atkins Diet to name a few. […]
Updated: Avonna lost 115 pounds
Updated Dec 2013: Avonna has lost a total of 115 pounds. She wrote in to update blog post we did on her back in April. “As of today I am 115 lbs down! I jog almost everyday, a strength train and I challenge myself to new challenges.! It’s been a thought year but I have […]
Week 1 Check-in – April 2013 Challenge – Avoiding Processed Foods
Week 1 Check-in! – It’s Day 7 of our April Challenge and I’ve already heard a number of good check-in reports from ladies participating in the challenge. I want to hear about how your first week has gone. What has your experience been trying to avoid processed food and getting 5 days of cardio exercise […]
