It is Day one of our February Challenge – The Clean Eating / Food Diary Challenge! Our 3 main GOALS: eating clean, keeping a food diary for 3 weeks (Feb 4 – 24) and exercising 5 days a week (45 minutes minimum). If we are consistent, we will develop habits that will become permanent lifestyle changes. That is the Key. […]
Keiah lost 124 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Keiah lost 124 pounds and part of her journey has been becoming vegetarian. I think that more black women should explore the benefits of vegetarianism and going vegan. Embracing a plant-based diet can be a great way to increase health and lose weight. Here is what Keiah had to […]
Marie lost 149 pounds
Marie lost 149 pounds. She wrote to us to share her story. “I love ur page. I started out at 338 pounds and now I weight 189 pounds. I started this journey in 2010. I stopped drinking sodas, fried foods, starchy foods, and cut out all fast foods. I love all fresh veggies, shrimp and […]
Malikah lost 138 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Malikah lost 138 pounds by eating right and exercising. She is proof that consistency and hard work will PAY OFF if you stick with it. Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey: “My weight loss journey started Jan 2011. I decided to start making […]
Latese lost 134 pounds in 2 years
Update May 2016: It’s been 2 1/2 yrs and Latese is still maintaining her success. She’s lost 162 pounds. “I have learned self discipline and that we can be our own worst enemies. My children drive me and I will do anything to be around them as long as I can. Meal prep and planning is […]
Recipes – 5 Great Skinny Salads You Should Try
I’m dedicated to fresh, vegetarian and vegan eating. Salads are a huge part of that. The issue: Salads can get repetitive and boring. As a black woman, I love flavor and I don’t skimp on it even with salads. I’ve found these 5 salad recipes that I want to share with your that are […]
Arlena lost 122 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Arlena lost 122 pounds with weight loss surgery (gastric bypass) and inspired her sixteen year old to lose 102 pounds without surgery while eating right and exercising with her. Here is what Arlena shared with us about her weight loss journey: “Hi, my name is Arlena. I was overweight so […]
Gerlande lost 65 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Gerlande lost 65 pounds going from 235 lbs to 170 lbs. Zumba was a big part of her weight loss success and she is now a Zumba instructor. I asked her what she did in terms of eating and exercise and this is what she shared with me: “I […]
February Challenge – Clean Eating / Food Diary Challenge
For the month of February the Black Women Losing Weight sisterhood will focus on and commit to 3 main GOALS: We will commit to “Eating Clean”. We will keep a food diary of EVERYTHING we eat for 3 WEEKS – Feb 4 – 24, 2013 We will commit to exercising 5 days per week for […]
Blogger Blessed Love has lost 65 pounds of her 200 pound goal
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Blogger Blessed Love has lost 65 pounds. She said, “I have lost approximately 65 pounds of my 200-pound goal by eating more mindfully and focusing on whole, clean foods majority of the time.” Here is what she wrote to us about her weight loss journey: “Your page inspires me […]
