In 2021, she promised her daughter that she would take better care of herself; her results reveal that she kept her word. After watching a documentary on the benefits of going plant-based, she cut out animal products.
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Daphne lost 80 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Daphne lost 80 pounds by adopting a plant-based diet. After doing lots of reseach, she transitioned one meal at a time and began enjoying the awesome variety of food that is part of plant-based nutrition. As a nurse, she has used what she’s learned about nutrition to help her patients as well.
Xavia lost 51 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Xavia lost 51 pounds. This proud army wife found herself diagnosed with osteoarthritis, PCOS, endometriosis and fighting emotional eating and bad eating habits. With the support of her husband and local running groups, she’s changed her life around and found a love for fitness. Check out her story. My name is Xavia […]
Kensha lost 50 pounds
Weight Loss Journey: Kensha lost 50 pounds. This mom wanted to live to see her children grow up. When she was diagnosed with prediabetes and high cholesterol levels, she knew that it was time to change, but the plans she’d tried in the past didn’t work for her. She found success with supportive groups, clean […]
Ashley lost 33 pounds
Let’s show some BWLW love to Ashley (@oh.thats.ash on IG)! She fought off depression and the pain of a bad break to get to her lifestyle change. She’s lost 33 pounds since February 2014. Here is what she shared with us about her journey: My 3 year weight loss journey… Since I can remember I’ve been […]
Update: Carmen is down 130 pounds
Today’s featured story: We featured Carmen’s weight loss success story back in Dec 2012 and she sent in an update. She’d lost 92 pounds when we first met her and now she’s down a total of 130 pounds. I love it that she is still going strong with her weight loss. Read the original story for more info on […]
Gaylon lost 97 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Gaylon lost 97 pounds. She joined Weight Watchers, walked for exercise, eventually joined Black Girls Run and hasn’t turned back. Here is what she shared her journey and words of wisdom with us: “Gaylon Alcaraz (40 something) Mother of Two and Grandma of One – Chicago, Illinois – One day […]
Gwandos lost 77 pounds
Featured weight loss success story: Gwandos lost 77 pounds. She wrote to us to give inspiration to the over 50 ladies (She turns 60 in Oct). She lost weight by changing her eating, doing Weight Watchers and joining Black Girls Run. Here is what she shared with us: I have seen many motivating stories on […]
Lesley lost 70 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss journey: Lesley lost 70 pounds by using My Fitness Pal, running with a running group and eating more whole, healthy foods. She now is a running coach for middle school girls and has ran 2 5ks. Here is what she shared with us: What was your motivation? My motivation was sparked by my […]
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 […]
