Let’s show some love to Courtney! She is a long time member of BWLW and was one of the first people featured on our Facebook page (before we had a blog). She lost 186 pounds after having vertical sleeve weight reduction surgery about 7 years ago. She wrote to us to update her story: “My […]
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Pebbles lost 54 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Pebbles lost 54 pounds. Her weight loss and fitness journey was featured on the Dr. Oz Show (Dec 2012). Now, she teaches others about mental as well as physical fitness. Here is what she shared with us: Hi, I’m Pebbles Armwood. I am just a regular woman […]
Latavia lost 150 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Latavia lost 150 pounds. She went from a size 22 to a size 8/10 with Weight Watchers, seeing a nutritionist and working out 5 days a week or more. Here is what she shared with us. 5 years ago, right before I graduated from college, Is when […]
Updated: Sharresa lost 71.3 pounds
Updated: Sherresa wrote in on Nov, 24 2013 to let us know that she is now down 71 pounds: “Today is the 2nd year of my Lifestyle Change Accomplishment. I’m down 71.3 pounds and I’ve lost over 20 inches all around. The great news is I haven’t gained a pound back. It is not always […]
Emicia lost 160 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Emicia lost 160 pounds with gastric bypass weight loss surgery, changing her diet and by facing the reality of her health issues. She started at 404 pounds and was deeply moved by a neighbor who tried to reach out to her about health concerns and obesity. I truly appreciate her […]
Natalie lost 112 pounds
Update 2015: “It has been 2 years and I have kept my weight off. I did gain 30lbs last year, but I quickly turned it around. The BWLW Facebook page has helped me and kept me focused. I was able to lose the 30 pounds I gained plus and 11 lbs. Today, I weigh 174 […]
Nataisha lost over 200 pounds
Nataisha lost over 200 pounds. She opted for gastric bypass weight loss surgery but the weight did not come off quickly. It has taken 7 years for her to release half of her weight. She says, “I don’t regret the strategy I took because I learned how to eat right and found what exercises work […]
Updated: Yvette lost more than 50 pounds
Update Nov 2013: Yvette recently wrote in to update her weight loss story. She lost 17 more pounds bring her total weight loss to 51 pounds. “I was featured in May after I lost 33 pounds. I am now down over 50 pounds. My starting weight was 264 pounds. Today, my weight is 213 pounds. […]
Britt lost 50 pounds
Update 10/5/13: Britt is now down 85 pounds. See the photo of her progress below. Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Britt on her 50 pound weight loss. She has dropped carbs, embraced clean eating and green smoothies and exercises regularly, such as taking Zumba classes. I have lost 50 pounds in […]
Candace lost 103 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Candace lost 103 pounds over the course of a year with the help of a personal trainer. She was preparing to enter the U.S Army. We applaud her and wish her health and safety. “I lost 103 pounds to get accepted into the U.S. army. I’ve been eating right and exercising […]