Today’s Featured Transformation comes from Tianna who lost 26 pounds. She says, “Thank You so much 🙂 …I became a Vegetarian..I work out 1 1/2hrs 4 times a week…1hour on the treadmill and 30min with weights…I had the help of family and friends who encouraged me with Love and Guidance. ♥” Thanks for sharing your […]
Day 30 – September Smoothie Challenge – Last Day of our Challenge
It’s the last day of our September Smoothie Challenge. I’m down 9 lbs for the month and loving it. Like many other Black Women Losing Weight members, I’ll be continuing with smoothies as part of the Meatless part of our October Challenge. Today’s Recipes: Go Green Shake 1/2 ripe banana 1 kiwi, peeled and chopped […]
October Challenge – Meatless, Clean Eating, 5 hours of Exercise
Hey Ladies!!! It’s time for our October Challenge. We will begin on OCT 1, 2012 with 3 goals – Meatless, Clean Eating, 5 hours of exercise each WEEK. I hope you consider all of the goals, but ultimately it’s up to you what you chose to do. If you only want to do 2 out […]
Syree has gone from 328 to 191!
Let’s show some love to Syree who has gone from 328 to 191 with the help of weight loss surgery! She says, “I have met my goal! I am officially in the maintenance stage. I shared my story a little while ago. I had gastric bypass surgery on October 26, 2011. 3 weeks after surgery I […]
Day 29 – September Smoothie Challenge – More Green Smoothies
Green smoothies have been my favorite during our whole Smoothie Challenge. Here are a few more for you to try. Today’s Smoothies: Mean Green Juice Recipe Veggie Smoothie Raw Radiant Health Smoothie
Rolina lost 57 pounds!
Today’s Featured Success Story: Rolina has lost 57 pounds! She says, “Well, I was going to wait until I lost all my weight to post this, but maybe how far I have come will encourage another lady. I was at 250 lbs, my heaviest ever. I was in the doctor’s office facing reality. I had […]
Day 28 – September Smoothie Challenge – Clean Eating Smoothies
As we prepare for our October Challenge, which will likely include clean eating, here are some smoothies with work within clean eating plans. Today’s Smoothies: Great smoothie from Wendy, The Clean Eating Coach Tropical Protein Powder Smoothie Dairy-Free PB & J Smoothie
Keionne lost 52 pounds
Update 2015: It’s been more than 3 years since we featured Keionne‘s story. She wrote in to let us know that she’s “still at it”. I asked her how she’s been able to maintain her weight loss. “By staying consistent and working out 5 days a week. I work out with a coworker who sends me workout […]
Day 27 – September Smoothie Challenge – Get your Vitamins
Smoothies can be a great multi-vitamin! You might not even need the pills when you are getting real nutrition and vitamins straight from the source…FOOD. Did you know that commercial multi-vitamins aren’t regulated by the FDA. There are no guarantees with regard to using and absorbing them. Some studies have shown commercial vitamins to […]
Day 26 – September Smoothie Challenge – More Recipes
Today’s Recipes Island Kale Smoothie 1 young coconut, meat of 1 cup coconut water (or more) 2 mangoes, diced (approx 2 1/2 cups) 4 large leaves of kale, stalks removed Papaya Green Smoothie 1/2 of a medium papaya, chopped 1 1/2 cup frozen mango 1 tbsp agave nectar 5-7 large Romaine leaves 8 sprigs of […]