Online Community Member Kiluni Skye has transformed her health and her body and gone from 224 lbs to 179 pounds since June. She has posted a number of photos from her journey on blackwomenlosingweight.com. She says, “I started my official weight loss journey on June 16, 2012 and at that time I weighed in at […]
Day 17 – September Smoothie Challenge – 3 More Video Demos
Day 17 recap – I have been dealing with the flu. Apparently there is an early flu going around that is hitting people who didn’t get a flu shot this year. I’ve been under the weather but still drinking my smoothies. Here are 3 more recipe videos. Today’s Recipes Shira Bocar talks to Martha Stewart […]
Dating Blogger Kitty has gone from 186 to 157
BWLW Facebook Member and Dating Blogger Kitty has gone from 186 down to 157. She says, “If the BMI Mass Index was developed in a Caucasian context… and It is less accurate in non-white populations…why do doctors use this same index on minorities knowing that it is inaccurate? How can minorities fight the war on […]
Fitness Powerhouse Dreama went from 215 to 165!
Fitness Powerhouse Dreama Davidson has gone from 215 lbs TO 165 lbs. She is EXTRA fit!! She says, “My workout regime consists of resistant training/heavy cardio…Weight and power lifting and a lot stretching. I work out 5 days a week with 2 resting days spread out. (on occasion I might do just cardio on a […]
Day 16 – September Smoothie Challenge – More Smoothie Recipe Demos
For my Day 16 recap, I wanted to post some more smoothie recipe demo videos. I think it helps to see the step by step instructions sometimes in terms of thickness, what order to add the ingredients, etc. Check out these 3 great smoothie videos. Raw Vegan Green Smoothie Raw Food Breakfast: Fruit Smoothies and […]
BWLW Member Wiltrina’s Weight Loss Featured in Huff Post
2012: Congrats to BWLW Member Wiltrina for being featured in the Huffington Post!! She has lost more than 200 pounds and is training for a fitness competition! Her current weight is 165 and she is still losing. Her website is www.iusetobeu.com. She is also on Facebook. She tells the HuffPost, “Today I eat clean. I eat six […]
Day 15 – September Smoothie Challenge – Eat More Kale not Frozen Yogurt
I think this new Healthy Choice frozen yogurt commercial featuring a character who was on a “Kale cleanse” is comical at the least and misleading to consumers about the value of Kale. To suggest that eating flavored frozen yogurt with added sugar is healthier than Kale is crazy. I’ve always thought of frozen yogurt as […]
Pamela’s 1 year transformation in pictures – 70 lbs gone
BWLW Online Community Member Pamela, posted these amazing photos of her 1 year journey of losing 70 lbs and gaining so much more! She says, “This weekend will mark my 1 year BGR/Fit-iversary. A year ago I decided to focus on me. After spending my 40th birthday in the hospital with chest pains and shortness […]
Day 14 – September Smoothie Challenge – 7 pounds down so far!
I’m down a total of 7 pound (4 last week, 3 this week) and I’m so happy. I would have been happy to just have 7 pounds down for the whole month so this smoothie challenge is really working for me. I’ve found that I’m less winded when going up stairs and my size 14s […]
Tracey transformed her life with weight loss surgery and healthy lifestyle changes
BWLW Online Community Tracey E.’s before and after photos are very popular in our community. She says, “My inital lost of 100 pounds was changing my diet and exercising. I had to lose that weight the before they would consider surgery and then it took a little time for my insurance to apporive it and […]