Let’s show Tiffany some BWLW love for sharing her 55 pound weight loss journey with us!! She says, “Exactly one year ago in September, I began my healthier living journey. My breaking point was a photo posted to Facebook by a friend. Was that really me?! I kindly asked the friend to remove the photo […]
Day 18 – September Smoothie Challenge – Overeating but still malnourished?
For Day 18, I thought I’d share this video of Joel Fuhrman, MD on the Dr. Oz show talking about why people eat so much but still has such strong food cravings. This information is relevant to our challenge because during our smoothie challenge we are addressing the nutrient intake issue he discusses. Today’s Recipes […]
Live Chat Replay – September 17th Live Weight Loss Support Chat
Sept 17th – BWLW Monday Night Weight Loss Support Chat
Skye has lost 56 pounds
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 […]
