Two of our most favorite weight loss success stories have joined forces to help women get healthy and fit. These are 2 people who I would definitely suggest you take weight loss advice from. Wiltrina was one of the first weight loss stories we shared on Facebook and our online community. She has been featured […]
Weight Loss Advice
Can Going Gluten Free Help You Lose Weight?
In dieting, we all know that there are many diets and so many different plans. Choosing one may be overwhelming. When new concepts appear on the weight loss market, there are always people willing to give the new plan a try hoping it will be “the plan” that finally works. There are several new diets […]
What Is Body Mass Index and Why Should You Care?
When it comes to determining the state of your well being, sometimes it all seems to come down to numbers – your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol. All of these numbers give doctors an idea of how healthy you are. A vital number that measures your health and overall risk for disease is the BMI or […]
Fasting 101: Water Fasting and Intermittent Fasting
Fasting is considered as one of the most powerful and ancient methods of detoxification of the body and all the systems. Overtime, a number of variations in the methods and strategies of fasting have been developed, but the overall health benefits and effect on the metabolism are still the same. Today I want to talk […]
Caroline Jhingory shares her loose skin surgery story
Hey Divas, our good friend Author Caroline Jhingory recently wrote to us to talk about loose skin. We featured the story of her 150 pound weight loss back in July and she received a lot of questions from Black Women Losing Weight members about sagging skin post-weight loss. She shared the info below and photo for more […]
Top Myths About Detoxing
There are a few myths about detoxifying which can cause confusion. Here is some info on top myths: “We are all toxic!” While it is true that there is more pollution entering our bodies now than in any point in history, this does not automatically mean that all people are suffering from toxin overload. If […]
6 Reasons Why Quick Weight Loss Isn’t Healthy
Although doctors and scientist have reiterated time and again that healthy weight loss takes time, crash diets and fads promising rapid weight loss continue to ensnare those looking for a quick fix. From celebrity diet fads to fat-burning pills, people are looking for an effortless way to take off the pounds fast. Unfortunately, such methods […]
Loose Skin after Weight Loss: Why It Happens and What to Do about It
For many people, the joy of watching the number on the scale and the size of their clothing go down gets overshadowed by the presence of loose skin. Not only can your skin get loose and saggy after extreme weight loss, your body can maintain the same shape it had before your weight loss efforts. […]
5 Benefits of Adult Weight Loss Camps
Adult weight loss camps and weight loss resorts are designed to give overweight adults all the tools they need to transform their life and adopt a healthy lifestyle. Typically, adults sign up for a certain number of days or weeks, pack their bags, and call the resort home for the duration of their treatment. You […]
Haters Gonna Hate, Poverbs 9:8
Today’s Inspiration: Haters Gonna Hate. Proverbs 9:8 – Don’t worry about what other people think about your weight loss efforts. Let them tell you that you don’t need to lose weight. Let them warn you about not getting “too skinny” or losing your curves. Let them speak out of sincere concern or just jealousy. If […]
