Update December 2013 – Sherlonda wrote in to share that her total weight loss is now 139 pounds. Her abs are SHOWING and she has muscles! YESSSSS, Diva! She did that! Here is what she shared with us about her body and lifestyle transformation: “Hi my name is Sherlonda Tyrus and you featured me back […]
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Janette Colantonio lost 243 pounds
Update Feb 2015: Update Nov 2013: Jeanette is now down more than 250 pounds!! April 2013 – Today’s Featured Success Story: I’m so excited to feature Janette Colantonio. She lost 243 pounds, down from 412 pounds, the old fashioned way. Eating right and exercise. Her story is AMAZING and I’m so proud of her. We featured […]
Sherry lost 30 pounds in 28 days by juicing
Today’s featured success story: Black Women Losing Weight Online Community Member Sherry lost 30 pounds in 28 days by juicing. “I started juicing February 6, 2013. I’m now 30lbs lighter and feeling awesome. Checkout my picture. I feel so great! I’m going to continue juicing to lose an additional 20lbs. My goal in the beginning was […]
Theresa lost 178 pounds with weight loss surgery
Theresa lost 178 pounds with weight loss surgery (gastric bypass). Her weight loss journey has brought her to a place where she was able let go of what was weighing down her mind and learn to love herself. “I started this journey a year ago, weighing in at 356 pounds to be exact. Food has […]
Angela lost 110 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some BWLW love to Angela who has lost 110 pounds with Gastric Sleeve weight loss surgery. She says: “I had Gastric Sleeve on Nov 18, 2011! My highest and last weigh in before surgery was exactly 260 lbs! I was a type II Diabetic as well! Since having the Gastric Sleeve and working […]
Aimee lost 35 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Aimee lost 35 pounds and has gone from a size 12 to a size 6 in six months. She is a pastoral counselor, author and Christian self-Help expert. “I was thin my entire life until I started to have children. I’d lose most of the weight but a little would always […]
Kena lost 118 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Blogger Kena lost 118 pounds. Check out her weight loss blog www.fat2phat2fit.blogspot.com. Here is her weight loss story: My issues with food started in my childhood. I was a picky eater that was addicted to junk food. In hindsight, I can see that the behaviors I displayed back then set me […]
Zumba Ceci lost 45 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Zumba Instructor Ceci lost 45 pounds with Zumba, clean eating and weight lifting. “Hi,my name is Ceci aka Zumba Ceci. Last summer I was fed up wth my unhealthy life style and decided that I needed a change. I started doing Zumba(as my cardio choice) weight lifting and eating […]
Halima lost 85 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: My Sigma Gamma Rho soror Halima has lost over 85 pounds. She is FIT!! “I thought would post my “Then and Now”. I’ve lost over 85lbs and my quest to become better “fit” is still in progress. I did not get here by any QUICK fixes or weight loss […]
Updated: Trayce lost 137 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Trayce lost 100 pounds with clean eating and exercise. This mom of 3 has been inspired to become a fitness instructor and wants to help other moms get healthy. (See her update below. She is now down 137 pounds) “I’ve lost 100 lbs through clean eating and exercise. Im a […]
