Today’s featured before and after: My Sigma Gamma Rho soror Lisa lost 59 pounds with the help of Weight Watchers, changing her eating habits and working out. Here is what she had to share: Firstly, I enjoy your Facebook and webpage. I too am on a weight loss journey that as of today has allowed […]
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Crystal lost 201.8 pounds with weight loss surgery
Crystal lost 201.8 pounds after having gastric weight loss surgery in 2011 at 369 pounds. She has transformed her body and her health. Here is what she shared with BWLW: I just wanted to submit my story. On April 28, 2011, I had Gastric Bypass surgery. My highest weight was 369 pounds. As of […]
Tiffany lost 109 pounds
Weight Loss Story Update Mar 2014: Tiffany wrote in to let us know that she has lost an additional 20 pounds. That brings her to a total of 129 pounds down. “Hello, I have made it from having lost 186 pounds when my story was posted originally to now weighing 166 pounds! Still trying to […]
Kathleen lost 80 pounds
Update from Kathleen (Jan 2014): “So, I am now down 107 pounds with 40 more to go. Here are some updated photos.” Original Post: Tonight, we’re showing some BWLW love to Kathleen on her 80 pound weight loss. She graduates from college this month and she can now fit both legs in one of her […]
What is the Master Cleanse and Why Should I Avoid it?
The master cleanse is an extremely severe fasting program. It’s also known to be a detox program. It is not a DIET. Most guides or books on the subject ask a person who starts this program needs to commit at least 10 days but some suggest up to 40 days (40 days is crazy). […]
There is no quick fix when it comes to weight loss
Today’s Inspiration: There is no quick fix. There is no magic plan for weight loss that works for EVERYBODY. Stop looking for it. No shortcuts. Losing weight takes time and can be hard, but you have to embrace that and move out of your comfort zone. If you have health issues, get them addressed and […]
Tryphena lost 87 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Proud mom Tryphena lost 87 pounds over the last 3 years with diet changes and consistent exercise. “Hello, My name is Tryphena and I am a 32 year old mother of 1 son. I had my son in June of 2009 and the before photo below was taken in […]
Beverly lost 86 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Beverly on her 86 pounds weight loss. She went from 300+ pounds down to 215 pounds after being diagnosed pre-diabetic. My name is Beverly, I’m 50 years old and this has been a journey. I was at my highest weight at 301 pounds in June of […]
How To Fit 30 Minutes of Fitness Into 24 Hours
Everyone knows and talks about it, but how many really do it? That elusive 30 minutes of exercise every day, is possible by following a few simple suggestions. Carving a block of time out of a busy day to devote to exercise can seem daunting. But soon, this time in the day that one is […]
Stephanie lost 90 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Stephanie has lost 90 pounds since Aug 2012. She is a grandmother of 5 and a mother of 7 who decided to lose weight and switch to a healthier lifestyle. I’m the mother of 7, grandmother of 5 and I’ve been married 26 years. I decided to take care […]