Bridgette lost 72 pounds and is today’s featured weight loss success story. She says: “These photos are from Valentine’s Day 2011 and Valentine’s Day 2013. What a difference it makes when you take some time to love yourself first! I’ve lost a total of 72 pounds over the past year by working out (Curves, Zumba, Turbo […]
Jacque lost 80 pounds in 7 months
Update Oct 2015 – We featured Jacque’s story back in 2013. This Zeta Phi Beta soror lost 80 pounds in 7 months. She recently sent in an update to let us know that she’s not only maintained her weight loss, but also lost another 20 pounds for a total of 100 pounds gone. Check out her […]
March Challenge Check-in – Week 1 – March 1-8, 2013
Hi Ladies, It’s check-in time for BWLW’s March Challenge. Please take the time to let us know how March 1-8 has gone for you. Post a status message on our online community. Post a blog post about your first week on the challenge on our online community. Post a message on our Facebook page We want to know […]
Jamila lost 100 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Jamila lost 100 pounds. She joined the non-surgical weight loss program at a bariatric clinic for obesity. “It’s official…I’ve lost 100lbs!!! I started this journey August 2011, once I weighed 244lbs. I started with P90x and lost 35lbs after the 90 days. I gained some of the weight back. I was […]
Question: Is Soul Food Making Black Folks Fat?
Happy Day 8 of our March Challenge!! Ladies, I’d love for your to weigh-in on what I know is a serious discussion in our community. “Soul Food Junkies” recently aired on PBS and it has definitely spurred some conversation (video below) on this topic. Is Soul Food a main component of our weight gain […]
Crystal lost 62 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Crystal lost 62 pounds by working out and changing her diet. She took up belly dancing and loves it. I gained 75 pounds when I had my son almost 3 years ago. Just over a year ago, I was almost 300 pounds and I knew that I had to […]
Ms. Mook lost 135 pounds with weight loss surgery
Ms. Mook lost 135 pounds with weight loss surgery. She has a very in-depth Youtube channel where she chronicles her weight loss journey. I had lapband surgery Feb. 2010 but had minor complications within a two year period. I had a chance to learn about having my lapband taken out and going to Mexico to […]
Dominique lost 43 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Dominique lost 43 pounds with Weight Watchers, prayer and fasting. She gives honor to God for her transformation “I’m proud to say I was 212 lbs and now 169 lbs. Weight Watchers brought me down to 189. Prayer and fasting with god brought me down to 169. Now, I watch […]
Let’s Support Each Other – No Negativity
Ladies, we have to support each other on our weight loss journeys. When another sister drops pounds, we can’t just react with negativity, jealousy or criticism. We each have our own journey…the old fashioned way, various weight loss plans, weight loss surgery, etc. Weight loss is not easy. It can be a long process that […]
27 Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss – Day 6 – March Challenge
So, now that you are doing the Black Women Losing Weight March Challenge and that means avoiding eating out and having junk food. You are likely cooking more and preparing your own meals. You are also likely looking for some healthy snack ideas that will not destroy your weight loss efforts between meals. What I suggest […]
