BWLW member Tiana went from 250 to 149 lbs. Exercise was key to her success. She shared her story with us on Facebook. She says, “My Name Is Tiana I am 24 yrs old and 5’2 in height. about two years ago I was 250lbs I looked in the mirror and told myself something has […]
Day 5 – BWLW September Smoothie Challenge
Today I’d like to share a short list of benefits that can come from drinking smoothies. Hydration If you’ve been drinking at lot of soda and coffee, you may not have been as hydrated as you think. Most smoothies contain water, ice, dairy or nut milk. This gives added hydration. Also, since you’re not eating […]
Weight Loss Haters may be in Pain Themselves
Today’s Inspiration | Your weight loss may make other people uncomfortable because it reminds them of how they feel about the pounds the they want to lose but haven’t. It may make people uncomfortable because they have been told that they are “Less Than” because they are overweight. It may make people uncomfortable because they […]
Shay has lost 156 pounds! She is amazing!
BWLW FB member Shay is Amazing!!! She has lost 156 pounds since Nov 2011!! You can follow along with her on her journey via her Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ShaysTransformation. She says, “Many will agree that losing weight is probably one of the hardest things to do. Last summer, I weighed in at almost 360 pounds. Standing […]
Day 4 – BWLW September Smoothie Challenge – Dealing with Detox
It’s Day 4! You’re doing it, Lady!!! I’m so proud of everyone! I’m going to share some info about detoxing symptoms today, but first let me give you our new recipes. Today’s Recipes: Today’s recipes come from LifeWithNature.com Flat Tummy “Rich in digestion supporting ingredients, this smoothie will help prevent bloating and digestive stress that […]
Day 3 – September Smoothie Challenge – Add More Calories to Your Smoothies
And the beat goes on! We are dedicated and drinking nutritional goodness this month. Keep the great recipes and reports coming in here, on Facebook and in our online community. Today’s Tip – What can you add to your smoothie to get more calories? I know that a few ladies have been concerned about getting […]
BWLW Weight Loss Support Chat – Transcript – Sept 3rd
Here is the replay of Black Women Losing Weight’s Weight Loss Support Chat for September 3, 2012. We are discussing our September Smoothie Challenge. Join us every Monday night from 8-9 pm Eastern Here on this blog: BWLW Weight Loss Support Chat Online Community: http://blackwomenlosingweight.com/page/live-chat
Lifestyle Change, Not Quick Weight Loss
Today’s Inspiration | Don’t chase quick weight loss. Focus on lasting lifestyle change. I doesn’t matter what you call it: dieting, getting healthy, et. If you can’t commit to living a lifestyle that will help you maintain the healthy results that you work so hard to achieve, what is the point? Most of us have […]
Eat Real Food
Today’s Inspiration | EAT REAL FOOD. Chemicals, ammonia, synthetic materials, dye, alcohols, plastics and artificial sweeteners are just some of the things that are found in common processed food. These things contribute no only to your health, in terms of sickness, but also your metabolism. Your liver has to help process all these chemicals. It […]
Why do we fall for quick-fix weight loss products?
Today’s Inspiration | What quick fix weight loss solutions have you fallen for? Pills, powders, shots? Did they work long term? Do you really get the benefits that were promised? The quick fixes look good because so many of us are optimistic that we have found the magic solution that will help us to lose […]
