Weight Loss Story of the Day: Juhanna lost 60 pounds and gained muscles. She was motivated by a weight loss challenge at her job. Now she motivates her loved ones and others to get healthy. Here is more info on her weight loss journey: “Hello My name is Juhanna (iamjuhanna on instagram). I have been […]
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Nicole lost 31 pounds
Let’s show some love to Nicole. She’s lost 31 pounds and gives the glory to God. She was motivated to be as healthy as possible at 40 years old. Here is what she shared about how she’d lost the weight: What was your motivation? My motivation was that I didn’t want to be unhealthy at age […]
Ashley lost 130 pounds with weight loss surgery
Today’s weight loss success story: Ashley lost 130 pounds with gastric weight reduction surgery, changing her eating habits and exercise. Here is what she shared about losing the weight: “My motivation was myself! I was tired of being so fat and I couldn’t wear nice clothes and heels. Also, I wanted a healthy life. I […]
Debra lost 50 pounds
Update Jan 2017: I was featured the end of November and I am still at it. I’ve still been doing the meal plan with Terry Starks and working out at LB’s Circuit Training. It’s been 16 weeks now and here’s what I’m looking like. I have lost 21 pounds… woohoo! I started the plan with […]
Karynthia lost 67 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Proud mom of 3 Karynthia lost 67 pounds this year. She did it with the support of her boys and by creating a weight loss plan that works for her. She shared with us in depth about what it took to lose the weight: “Hi my name is Karynthia […]
Charnise lost 100 pounds with weight loss surgery
Charnise wrote to us to share her weight loss surgery story. This proud mom of 3 chose to have the gastric sleeve procedure and she is very happy with the results. Here is what she shared with us: “My name is Charnise and I lost 100 pounds in 9 months. I had weight loss surgery […]
Lyndsi lost 104 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Proud mom Lyndsi lost 104 pounds the old fashioned way, by reducing her calories and working out. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey: “Hello, My name is Lyndsi Steel. I’m mixed, black and white. I’ve lost 104 pounds all naturally, just by eating 1200-1500 calories a day, […]
April lost 102 pounds
We featured April‘s weight loss story a little over a year ago when she was down 70 pounds. She wrote in recently to update us with her progress and she has lost 102 pounds total. Here is what she shared: “I’ve been on my weight loss journey going on 2 years this coming March. When I […]
Obesity in Black America
One in 5 people die from weight related illnesses and complications. In many recent studies, Black Americans have the dubious distinction of having one of the highest rates of obesity in the US according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). To be considered obese, you must have a body mass index* of 30 or […]
Donesha lost 81 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Donesha lost 81 pounds. She has shared a great amount of detail about her weight loss journey and talks about how family illness impacted her decision to get healthy. Her is what she had to say: My name is Donesha Bolden and I am a 33 year old educator […]
