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 […]
Share Your Weight Loss Story
We are looking for great weight loss success stories because we want to inspire women to eat good food, embrace fitness and live vibrant, healthy lives. We want sistas to know that their weight loss goals ARE possible! Send us your story and before/after photos today! (NO COST! NO FEE to post your story.) You’ll find […]
We got a shout out from Iyanla Vanzant!
Hey Ladies, On Saturday, We got a shout out from Iyanla Vanzant via Facebook. We are so honored that she would reach out to us. Take a look! “Dear Beloved Sisters of the Black Women Losing Weight facebook page, I want to thank you for the quote you used the other day: “You can accept or reject […]
Feedback: What Questions do YOU have about clean eating?
Hi Ladies, I’m currently writing a “How to” e-book on Clean Eating, so I thought I’d reach out for some feedback from the Black Women Losing Weight Community. What questions do you have about eating clean? What would you like to see in terms of subject matter in a book on this topic? I’d love to […]
Poll: What should BWLW’s May Challenge Be?
It’s time for you to give us some feedback on what you think Black Women Losing Weight’s May Challenge Goals should be! Let us know your thoughts by participating in the poll below. This poll will close on April 27th and the May Challenge will be announced on April 28th. Please post any additional feedback […]
Arlevia lost 202 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Arlevia lost 202 pounds. “I’m so excited to share that I’ve lost a total of 202 lbs since 2008 when I began my serious quest for health & weight loss. I was weighing in at 377 lbs. I went to what some call an extreme. I became a vegetarian/pescatarian […]
Wrap Up Time – Final Check in for our November Challenge 2012
Ok Ladies, it’s time to check in for week 4 and the challenge overall. I want to know what your November Challenge experience was like. Did you lose weight? Did you give up on the challenge goals? What are the challenges and/or victories you faced changing your eating habits and exercising ? How did I […]
Black Women Losing Weight’s November Challenge Goals
Our November 2012 Weight Loss Challenge will be the “Exercise 5 days per week | Avoid sweets, candy, soda, or white flour Challenge”!!! We will also be juicing as a bonus challenge for those who are interested. We will begin on Nov 1. What do you need to do to join the challenge? 1. Commit […]
What should BWLW’s November Challenge Be? Vote Today
Update 10/30: Thank you so much for voting in the poll!!! The results are in!! Original post 10/25 —————————————————— Ladies, it’s time to weigh-in on what our November Challenge should be. I’ve included 2 book club challenges where we would read along together and impliment the book suggestions as part of the challenge. You will […]
