Since we are not eating out during our March Challenge I wanted to give you some breakfast options. No donuts, no egg McMuffins, no fancy coffee drinks? Yes, I’m sure you are looking for some tasty yet healthy breakfast options. Here are some ideas I suggest: Proteins Lean ham, Canadian bacon and other lean meats […]
Petra lost 40 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Petra lost 40 pounds by eating clean nutrition and exercising. “I want to submit my “transformation” pictures. I have released 40lbs over the past 2 yrs and never gained any back. No yo-yoing, just clean nutrition and EXERCISE! NO SUCH THING AS A SNACK! every time I put something […]
Nikkia lost 52 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Nikkia lost 52 pounds by using MyFitnessPal and embracing plant-based eating. “My name is Nikkia and I have been on a weight loss yoyo. A couple years ago, I joined Weight Watchers and started going to meetings and such. I would do good for a couple months and maybe lose 20 pounds […]
Charlotte lost 35 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Charlotte lost 35 pounds. These photos only represent part of her overall weight loss. She started at 309 pounds and is now 229. “It has been a long journey, starting almost six years. I gained 80 lbs with my pregnancy. I don’t have pics from back then, but I […]
Halima lost 85 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: My Sigma Gamma Rho soror Halima has lost over 85 pounds. She is FIT!! “I thought would post my “Then and Now”. I’ve lost over 85lbs and my quest to become better “fit” is still in progress. I did not get here by any QUICK fixes or weight loss […]
Lauren lost 105 pounds
Lauren lost 105 pounds and is fighting diabetes with healthy living. “Here’s some inspiration directly aimed for women 40+. I just had to make some basic lifetstyle changes; cut out junk, processed and fried foods, all refined foods (bread, rice, pasta, etc.). I eat more plant based foods (fruit, plenty of veggies and whole grains, seeds […]
Maretta lost 82 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: My Sigma Gamma Rho soror Maretta lost 82 pounds! Check out the awesome video of her transformation below. “I’ve lost 82 lbs… My diet still needs work but I’ve been watching my portion sizes. The biggest thing that has helped me is persistence. I go to the gym every day […]
What is the difference between being curvy and being fat in the Black Community?
Question: In the black community, what is the difference between being curvy and being fat? Is it about body size, attractiveness, health…what do you think? I hear people refer to themselves as curvy or thick a lot, but I don’t hear a lot of agreement on what that is in terms of weight or too […]
Shekeena lost over 100 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Shekeena lost over 100 pounds by working out, eating clean and drinking WATER! “Here’s my weight loss story: I’ve been over weight ALL my life. I’ve also tried every diet you can think of, but nothing worked. So I gave up on trying to lose the weight. One day […]
Updated: Trayce lost 137 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Trayce lost 100 pounds with clean eating and exercise. This mom of 3 has been inspired to become a fitness instructor and wants to help other moms get healthy. (See her update below. She is now down 137 pounds) “I’ve lost 100 lbs through clean eating and exercise. Im a […]