Update Feb 2014: Travia is now down to 247 pounds. She lost an additional 33 pounds (83 pounds total) and is still going strong. Original Post: Facing 330 pounds at age 23 and with her doctor suggesting weight loss surgery, Travia took her health into her own hands and changed her lifestyle. She has lost […]
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Rachael-Lea lost 47 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Rachael-Lea lost 47 pounds. Here is what she shared with us: Writing you from Toronto Canada. I tried EVERYTHING…every diet, you name it. Well, I’m down 47 pounds thanks to help of myfitness pal, and the wrong persons saying the wrong thing to me at the right time. Gave […]
Jennifer lost 52 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Jennifer lost 52 pounds on a journey to improve her health after learning that she was facing a number of health concerns. She learned that nutrition is key to weight loss and had success with exercise as well. Keeping a food journal (like we are doing for our September […]
Keena lost 58 pounds
Weight loss story of the day: Keena of New York lost 58 pounds and now she helps others to get fit and healthy. She had to battle with a number of medical issues, like Lupus and Mixed Connective Tissue disease. Now, she is a trainer. Here is what she shared with us: My name […]
Simone lost 55 pounds
Check out Simone’s 55 pound weight loss transformation photos. She shows us that you don’t have to lose 100 pounds to see a difference. Her photos also show that Black Women do not have to always worry about losing their curves! Here is what she shared: It took me 9 months to lose the weight, but […]
Zoe lost 126 pounds
Update June 2016 – We shared Zoe‘s story of losing over 120 pounds three years ago and we are happy to hear that she is still going strong. Her journey has not been perfect, but she did not let setbacks become permanent stopping points. She has also become a fitness coach helping to inspire and support others. I […]
Loretta lost 109 pounds
Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Loretta lost 109 pounds. She put together her own healthy, effective weight loss and exercise plan. She has even helped a friend lose 43 pounds since April. She’s proof that if you do your research and consistently follow a weight loss regime that works for you, weight loss […]
Gina Tracey lost 132 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Gina Tracey. She lost 132 pounds with gastric bypass weight loss surgery. Here is what she shared about losing weight: Hi, my name is Tracey and I’m from Ft. Lauderdale. I had gastric bypass weight reduction surgery on August 17, 2012 and I’ve lost 132 pounds […]
NeKita lost 59 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: NeKita lost 59 pounds. She worked out, reduced calories and reduced carbs. She also used My Fitness Pal as a food journal to track her meals (like many of you are doing for this month’s September Food Journal Challenge). Tracking your food can really have a positive impact on weight […]
Kristi lost 74 pounds
Let’s show some love to Kristi! She lost 74 pounds in 10 months and has shared A LOT of detail about the hard work she has done to lose the pounds and get healthier. She has a very touching motivational story about how her mom inspired her that I just love. Here is what she […]
