Hey Divas, our good friend Author Caroline Jhingory recently wrote to us to talk about loose skin. We featured the story of her 150 pound weight loss back in July and she received a lot of questions from Black Women Losing Weight members about sagging skin post-weight loss. She shared the info below and photo for more […]
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Brittany lost more than 80 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss journey: Brittany lost more than 80 pounds. It all started with writing a letter to herself and making a promise that she’s now fulfilling. Here is what she shared with us about her journey: Hello! I’ve been a follower of this page for quite some time, and I’ve decided to share […]
Ariel lost 135 pounds with weight loss surgery
Weight Loss Story: Ariel lost 135 pounds with gastric sleeve weight reduction surgery and went from a size 28 to a size 18. Here is what she shared with us: Hi, I’m Ariel. I went from 355 pounds and a size 28 to 220 pounds and a size 18. My weight loss took two years […]
Kelli lost 109 pounds
Today’s’ featured weight loss story: Kelli lost 109 pounds with the tried and true method of eating right and exercising. She is preparing for her first marathon in October. She shared her story with us. Check it out: I started my weight loss journey two years ago. I took on the challenge because I wanted to lose […]
Ty’Kiesha lost 58 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day! – Ty’Kiesha lost 58 pounds by joining her local Black Girls Run running group, strength training and eliminating negative foods from her eating. Read more about how she did it: I’ve lost 58 pounds and have 20 to go!!! I’m working harder every day!!! Maybe sharing my story will help […]
Tamillia lost 110 pounds with weight loss surgery
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 […]
Denise lost 65 pounds
Update Aug 2014: Denise sent in an update! She’s lost 15 more pounds for a total of 80 pounds. She says, “I’m trying to lose 100 lbs total. I’m watching what I eat, counting calories, cutting out soda, eating less breads and exercising. I feel so much better. Though I still have diabetes, I no longer have […]
Renee lost 40 pounds
Our featured weight loss journey of the day: 50 year old diva Renee lost 40 pounds. This 5’4″ beauty fought her blood pressure down and lost the weight with walking, running and eventually became a vegetarian. Read more about her story: My name is Renee. I found your page on Facebook and love it. I’m […]
Shayla lost 40 pounds
Shayla lost 40 pounds with workout DVDs and changing her eating habits. She realized that even though she was working out, she didn’t start to really lose weight until she cleaned up her eating habits. Here is what she shared: A few years back, I was at a job I hated, didn’t like the way […]
LaShawn lost 50 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: LaShawn lost 50 pounds. She went from a size 18 to a size 8 by eating smaller portions and working out regularly. Here is what she shared with us: My name is La Shawn and I just wanted to share my story in the hopes that it might inspire […]
