Featured weight loss journey: Angelia lost 57 pounds with Weight Watchers Points Plus, learning to eat healthy and working out on a elliptical machine. Here is what she had to say about losing the weight: I wanted to share my story. My motivation for losing weight was a recent diagnosis of a chronic back condition and arthritis […]
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Jaye lost 55 pounds
Let’s celebrate this sista’s weight loss. Proud mom Jaye lost 55 pounds, going from 215 to 160 pounds. Here is what she shared with us about how she lost the weight: “My weightloss journey started when I saw a picture of myself from Halloween. In my minds eye, I wasnt overweight. I was so busy being […]
Updated: Tanisha lost 120 pounds
Update 2/12/14: We checked in on Tanisha today and learned that she is now down an additional 40 pounds from our original post in Aug 2013! That’s a total of 120 pounds. Original Post: Today’s featured weight loss journey: Tanisha lost 80 pounds with no gimmicks (just eating right and exercise) after trying other […]
Melyssa lost 25 pounds
Let’s show some BWLW love to Melyssa. She lost 25 pounds by eating right, leaving soda alone and working out at home only! It just goes to show that you don’t have to have a gym membership to lose weight. Here is what she shared about her weight loss: “My name is Melyssa & I […]
Dede lost 75 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss journey: Dede lost 75 pounds with consistent exercise and by cleaning up her eating habits. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey: “My weight loss journey started in July 2012 at 262 pounds and I am currently at 187 pounds in August 2013. I’m working towards losing 30 more pounds […]
Tanya lost 247 pounds with weight loss surgery
Tanya lost 247 pounds going 465 to 218 pounds with gastric bypass weight reduction surgery. She was suffering from a number of weight/eating related chronic health issues before surgery. She shared her photos and told us a little about her journey as well: “Hi, my name is Tanya L. I have had a successful weight […]
TaTanesha lost 103 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss journey: TaTanesha lost 103 pounds by exercising regularly and eating a high protein diet after the loss of a child. Now, she wants to inspire others to lose the pounds. Here is what she shared with us: Hi, My name is TaTanesha. I have lost 103 pounds in a little over a year. […]
Telita lost 60 pounds with Lap-Band Surgery
Telita recently had Lap-Band weight loss surgery and has lost 60 pounds so far. She overcame an abusive relationship and chronic pain to find love and greater health. Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey: First, let me start by saying I have never been a small person, but I was […]
Diona lost 65 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss story: Delta Sigma Theta soror Diona lost 65 pounds and has gone from a size 24 to a 12. She was motivated by her husband’s victory over diabetes and her family history of illness. She shared her weight loss story with us: Greetings BWLW!! My name is Diona and I have lost 65 […]
Towanda lost 47 pounds
Towanda lost 47 pounds by working out at the gym and eating clean. Here is what she shared about losing the weight: Hello there!! I wanted my before and after photos posted on your website for motivational and inspirational purposes. I have fought with weight problems for many years but finally I am almost out […]
