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 […]
Bridgette lost 72 pounds
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 […]
