Ladies, it’s time to login to www.blackwomenlosingweight.com and post your weekly check-in for the November challenge! Please take some time on Saturday or Sunday to let us know. Post your check-in as a status message or blog post.
How are you doing with our exercise goal of 5 days per week? This was not a full week of course, so how did you make out for the first 3 days?- Are you having any problems avoiding sugar? Have you cut out sugar completely or just reduced your intake? What is helping you to avoid the sweet stuff? Do you have any tips of other BWLW Sistas?
- Have you avoided white flour products? What victories or challenges have you faced trying to avoid white flour and eat real whole wheat products?
- Bonus Challenge: How is your goal of juicing going so far? What are you experiencing as you add nutrient rich juice to your diet?
It’s only Day 3, but many times it’s in the first few days of a challenge that people give up. Don’t give up so soon, Ladies. Stay accountable to the group and share with us.
Also, please take the time to encourage a few sisters as you would like to be encouraged
- Comment on blog posts
- Comment on status messages
- Use the Advanced Search on the Members page of our online community to search for and connect to other women in your area.
- Look at our groups page to find groups of women from your area or of similar interest.
Resources you should check out:
Steer Clear of Refined Sugar and White Flour – Huffington Post
Cancer Feeds on Sugar – The consumption of white sugar in the Western diet has increased significantly in the last 100 years (from 11 lbs a year in 1830 to 150 lbs a year at the end of the 20th century). It seems that the increased sugar consumption could be a contributing factor to the cancer epidemic. It is documented that people with diabetes have a higher incidence of cancer. It was discovered by Otto Warburg in Germany that the metabolism of malignant tumors is largely dependent on glucose consumption. When we eat white sugar or white flour (high glycemic index foods) the body releases insulin accompanied by the release of IGF (Insulin-like growth factor) to allow the glucose to enter the cells to stimulate cell growth. Insulin and IGF promote cell growth as well as trigger inflammation in the system. This acts as a fertilizer for tumors.
Truth About White Foods – WebMd.com
What Is White Food? – White food generally refers to foods that are white in color and that have been processed and refined, like flour, rice, pasta, bread, crackers, cereal, and simple sugars like table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. Natural, unprocessed white foods, such as onions, cauliflower, turnips, white beans, and white potatoes don’t fall into the same category. (Of course, health goes out the window when you deep-fry these or any other vegetables, or slather them with butter, sour cream, or cheese.) The difference between refined white foods and their healthier counterparts is processing and fiber. Most white carbs start with flour that has been ground and refined by stripping off the outer layer, where the fiber is located. Vitamins and/or minerals are frequently added back to enrich the refined product.
Here is a HITT Workout you can try at home.
Deirdre says
At my heaviest, I was 283, and I lost 50 lbs doing Weight Watchers. Unfortunately, I gained about half of it back. I came across this site a couple of months ago, and all the ladies’ stories have motivated me to keep at it. Right now, I have been eating smaller portions and working out with a personal trainer. I have severe back problems, so I’m limited in my physical activities but I do what I can. I’ve learned the key is just to keep MOVING. I’m interested in juicing. What is a good juicer that you would recommend?
Davina says
Day 3 and I am feeling positive about the rest of my journey.
Marilyn Reed says
Work out done. Planning meals for the day.
Doretha says
Well I am doing good I almost forgot after a run they had bagels and I pick one up then it clicked I’m In a challenge so I put that bagel down real quick:) proud of myself I will do this challenge and not quite really I’m excited about it!!! so lets keep it moving lady’s.
Queen says
Welp today is my first day on this journey Ive been trying to juice for the last month and I did good for the first 12 days then fell off and kinda teetered back and forth for the rest of October ~ No excuses here I have lost alot of weight so far , how much I truly dont know because Im afraid of buying a scale but yall cans ee on a vlog called A NEW DAY PLUS A WONDERFUL SURPRISE ~I uploaded it on youtube showing my truth and trying to give myself an acountabily partner even if its self looking in the mirror/video ~ Im super proud of all the sistas who have conquered there fatgurls and are now living life fully at the healthy sizes they chose ~ wish me luck yall and truly leaving meat n sweets alone seems to be my biggest hangup especially when its time for my cycle she ruins it everytime Im trying to be stronger this month cause I know whats comin and I dont want to ruin everything Ive been truly working hard to accomplish ~ keep me lifted in your prayers as I will keep you lifted in mines ~ be blessed!
juwanna says
I’m doing good. A lot of stressful things thrown my way, but I’m determine to stick this out. I love the fact of having support and sharing our journeys. Gotta get my workout in for today!
Alicia says
So glad the November came along otherwise I would have been eating Halloween candy everyday. I am also doing an hour of exercise. Animal this site is so helping me to stay on point.
Tiff says
Today is my first day and I think staying away from sweets will help me in my weight loss journey. I am so excited to know I’m not going through this alone.
Ahmyah says
First Check-In for November,
My eating habits are improving, and did some circuit training. MyFitnessPal has been a big help along with adding many fitness pages on facebook. Excited to stick with this weight loss journey and improve my health
WE CAN DO IT, LADIES!! 😉
Shawn says
Doing great so far, though for some reason, I am craving sweet. It’s rare for me because I don’t normally eat or crave sweet. Today, I went for a run, did pull ups and dips, and a triangle plank challenge.
Desta Iana says
Doing well so far except for day 1, ate some candy but kept up with my work outs!
Elzener says
Nov 4, 2012
I’m glad I took this challenge, I’m feeling much better that I have changed my eating habilts.
The workouts have been a breeze but I love to work out anyway. I’m looking forward to seeing the scale move down as I enter into this healthy lifestyle, with not just a workout plan but an entire new eating plan.
Jackie says
Hello everyone,
I am doing well as well. I am completing the exercising and eating clean, no white stuff other than a little stevia and agave. Looking forward limiting/eliminating them as well. Eating lots of veggies and chicken and seafood.
Shanta' says
It’s been very hard because I have been under major stress lately. But I am determined to suceed at this. I am learning what to eat in place of the white foods. Pushing forward and taking it one day at a time. Excersie is hard but I’m doing it. It will get easier with time. Taking it one day at a time.
Ella Martin says
Excercise was hard for me at first but I get it in every morning at 5 a.m. and I have 30 more pounds to lose but cant stop now I have come to far but I am in for the challenge…
Dede S. says
I’m doing great so far! Eating right and working out hard. Although, I was able to pick up the book; I was too busy this past weekend to read much of it. My weigh in day is Friday, so I don’t think it work be fair to say that I lost 4 pounds so far for this challenge. Hopefully I will loss another 10 pounds by the end of the month. We can do this ladies!
Sistah Girlfriend says
Just now able get started.
Yesterday I juiced a handful of
Spinach.
2 Oranges
2 Green Apples
3 Sticks of Celery
It was realy delicious.
It cleaned my system out seriously!
tajuana says
lol. And that’s why I’m afraid to juice. Especially when I have places to go.
MrsLL says
So I just started the challenge today. I think I did really well except I didn’t realize that artificial sweetener was consiered the sugar. I had some in tea & coffee today. So tomorrow I will keep that in mind & take my honey to work w/ me! Other than that I did really well! Keep up the good work ladies. I love this site!
I even canceled my WW membership b/c I feel that this site does just about the same thing & I was not tracking.
Good luck to you all & I look forward to checking in on Saturday to say I successfully worked out for my five days!
Laverne says
I am just able to log in (A late today is not Saturday). I was so excited to start the November challenge. In October I had surgery so I was looking forward to being ready. My surgery ended up being a longer recovery than I expected so I haven’t been able to go to the gym and this was my first weekend getting out of bed and actually being active. That felt great. I happen to have an addiction to flour and sweets (specifically cake) so I decided to cut back as much as possible. I have been successful staying away from the flour and cake but it is very hard. I am working with a therapist and practicing meditation to help me overcome. I love juicing because I am not big on eating fruit. I am very afraid of juicing vegetables but working on taking a shot at it during this challenge. I will see my doctor tomorrow to know if and when he will release me to normal activity which right now I don’t feel like it, but hopefully it will get better and easier. I have been cleaning and walking the dog to get in my daily activity. I have also been journalling to keep track of my daily challenge in sticking to the November Challenge.
SHELLEY says
checkin in on the 8th.. but I feel good. Don’t know if i lost any i’m scared to look at the scale.. don’t want to be disappointed.. I have been excerising everyday at least 1 hour (30min.in morning then 30 in the evening) Eating is getting better I get up eat breakfast it’s been eggs with salsa and chicken. evenings a smoothie then a dinner then a few nuts here and there.. no breads at all trying to drink more water… I’m gonna keep going.. don’t know when I’m gonna get on that scale…I have limited my drinking to only Friday and that’s just one glass of wine…
tajuana says
I have been doing pretty good with staying away from soda but not so good with the exercise. I had been telling myself all the walking I did during that day could count. I guess that is cheating, but I’ll do better,
Davina says
This challenge is awesome. I have lost 4 pounds and still moving. I can not wait until next month’s challenge. BWLW where have you been all of my life 🙂
Alaiya says
I lost 4lbs, started my nurtibullet one meal a day. I am determined to get rid of my kangaroo pouch… so not sexy when I sit down. Onward and upward….
Rhonda says
I just signed up for the November challenge a few minutes ago. I’m excited about going along with you ladies on this journey as we tackle this weight. I’ll start back exercising on tomorrow morning. My goal is to get at least an hr of cardio for 3days and muscle tone for 2days. With prayer, faith and support I know I will reach my goal. Good luck ladies!!!
Jeannie says
I’m staying focus I wanted something sweet this afternoon an apple did the trick.