Today’s featured weight loss story: BWLW Online Community member Natasha lost 95 pounds going from 225 to 130 lbs. She was featured in the Huffington Post’s Healthy Living weight loss success profiles. In our online community we always ask what people’s weight loss goals are. Natasha says, “I’m in maintenance mode now, after having lost […]
Weight Loss Advice
What is the #1 food ingredient your should avoid for weight loss?
As you know, I’m a big fan of eating natural foods and avoiding processed junk. So today I want to talk about some important information from Dr. Charles of Fat Loss Factor. On his website he goes into detail about the #1 food ingredient secretly making us fat. I’ve chosen to share some info on […]
Breakfast without Refined Sugar and White Flour
Hey Ladies, One of the questions I’ve been getting as we begin our November Challenge is “What can I eat for breakfast as I try to avoid refined sugar and white flour?”. I know that it’s a challenge because so many breakfast foods have these ingredients in them. My main suggestion is that you eat […]
Check out this Free Fall Detox Guide
Are you looking for a gentle detox plan to cleanse your body and reset while getting ready for the winter months? This free, informative Fall Detox Guide explains why periodic cleanses are good for you, as well as containing a complete 3-day seasonal menu for naturally cleansing foods that are as delicious as they are nutritious. This […]
Crabs in a Barrel?: Are Black Women Supportive of Other Sistas Who Lose Weight?
Question: By and Large, are we as black women supportive of one another’s weight loss efforts? Are we quick to encourage or find fault? Having run this site for a while, I’ve been impressed with and overwhelmed by the amount of love that I’ve witnessed. We really know how to lift each other up and […]
Do you have a junk food problem?
Do you have a junk food problem? Have you had a long term love affair with poor quality food? Junk food is an option, but it’s one of many food options. It’s not the only food available to you and you don’t HAVE to eat it. You have the choice to use self control. Choose […]
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 […]
Don’t Run Away from the Challenges on this Weight Loss Journey
Guess what, Ladies. That challenging thing that you are running away from is the key to the change you want to see in your life. There is no getting around it. On this weight loss journey, we are faced with real, profound challenges. Health challenges. Eating challenges. Exercise challenges. Physical limitations. Limits imposed by illness. Lack […]
Weight Loss Mantra you can USE
My mantra for the day: “Every day in every way I am growing more prosperous, successful, victorious. I am made for peace, health, and plenty, and I am now experiencing them in ever-increasing degrees of good.” – Catherine Ponder
You have to HELP Yourself, Sista
Help YOURSELF! There are tons of free websites out there with detailed weight loss info, like Sparkpeople.com, Myfitnesspal.com, and MayoClinic.com. There are thousands of books on losing weight. There is an amazing amount of information out there that can help you to lose weight if you want to. Here are the top 5 problems I […]
