Tamillia lost 110 pounds with gastric bypass weight reduction surgery. She is a truck driver by profession. Being on the road means her workout options are limited, but she has been able to workout consistently and change her eating habits. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey so far: My name is […]
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Loose Skin after Weight Loss: Why It Happens and What to Do about It
For many people, the joy of watching the number on the scale and the size of their clothing go down gets overshadowed by the presence of loose skin. Not only can your skin get loose and saggy after extreme weight loss, your body can maintain the same shape it had before your weight loss efforts. […]
Aziza lost 150 pounds with weight reduction surgery
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Aziza went from 300 pounds to 150 pounds with weight reduction surgery. She says that she had to change her mind, habits, and lifestyle to lose the weight, because surgery is not magic. Here is what she shared with us about her journey: My weight loss story: Where do I […]
Myra lost 60 pounds with weight loss surgery, eating right and exercise
Let’s show some BWLW love to Myra. She lost 60 pounds with lab-band weight loss surgery. Before the surgery, she started exercising and eating right to prepare. Here is what she shared with us: Hello my name is Myra, I started my weight loss journey in 2012. I decided I was tired of gaining weight […]
Tracie lost 84 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Tracie. She lost 84 pounds with gastric bypass weight loss surgery, learning to prepare healthy meals and working out. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Tracie Bell and I’m a working mother of five. In 2001 after giving birth to my twin […]
Courtney lost 186 pounds with weight loss surgery
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 […]
Tyesha lost 162 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some love to Tyesha who has lost 162 pounds with gastric bypass weight loss surgery. Her emotional journey is very moving! She was a part of Atlanta Biggest Loser Couple’s Edition with her husband in 2011. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Tyesha Dean. After years of being overweight due to […]
Maxine lost 205 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Maxine. She lost 205 pounds with LapBand weight loss surgery. “I wanted to send you a picture of my continued weight loss. At my heaviest, I was 405 pounds. I had the lap band surgery. Now, I workout, eat healthier; semi-vegetarian, and am happier for it. […]
Renee lost 147 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some BWLW love to Renee who lost 147 pounds with gastric bypass weight loss surgery. This is what she shared with us: Hi, just wanted to write to you about my journey. I was always a big girl and then through some years of just not caring, I managed to gain up to […]
Updated: Sabrina lost 152 pounds with weight loss surgery
Check out this great before and after weight loss story: Sabrina lost 137 pounds with weight loss surgery 3 years ago and was able to overcome a number of health challenges. Here is what she shared with us: (Updated 10/22/13 – See the update and photos below) “I have been inspired by many during my […]
