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 […]
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Elaine lost 42 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Elaine lost 42 pounds and has gone from a size 20 to a size 14. She credits God, changing her eating habits, juicing, and exercise for her transformation. She says: My Journey was not an easy one. I had so many trials going on at one time. My family was […]
Chanelle lost 52 pounds
Today’s weight loss story: Chanelle lost 52 pounds by watching what she ate and exercising regularly. “Hi, my name is Chanelle. I’m a single mom of twin boys and a daughter. If u look at the old pics on my profile, you’ll see that I have gone from 260 pounds to 208 pounds By Myself! […]
Kemba went from a size 22 to a size 14
Today’s featured success story: Kemba went from wearing a size 22 to a size 14. “I went from a size 22 to a 14 and counting. I’m not sure how much weight I’ve lost so far but I did it naturally. For me, my weight lost started mentally. Once I decided I was going to […]
Stephanie lost 30 pounds
Today’s weight loss story: Stephanie lost 30 pounds. She did it by changing her eating habits, doing workout programs (P90x, Zumba, Turbo Fire) and running. “My name is Stephanie and I started my weight loss program on November 2012. Starting weight was 230 pounds. I’m currently down 30 pounds by doing P90x, Zumba, Turbo Fire and […]
Alicia lost 72 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Alicia lost 72 pounds by walking and watching her portions. Before (in the dress) and After in the Jeans (photo below). I lost the weight by watching my portions. I love my sweets,. Istill eat them, only in moderation now. Exercise? just walking mainly. I actually started walking as a […]
Nikkia lost 52 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Nikkia lost 52 pounds by using MyFitnessPal and embracing plant-based eating. “My name is Nikkia and I have been on a weight loss yoyo. A couple years ago, I joined Weight Watchers and started going to meetings and such. I would do good for a couple months and maybe lose 20 pounds […]
Charlotte lost 35 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Charlotte lost 35 pounds. These photos only represent part of her overall weight loss. She started at 309 pounds and is now 229. “It has been a long journey, starting almost six years. I gained 80 lbs with my pregnancy. I don’t have pics from back then, but I […]
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 […]
What is the difference between being curvy and being fat in the Black Community?
Question: In the black community, what is the difference between being curvy and being fat? Is it about body size, attractiveness, health…what do you think? I hear people refer to themselves as curvy or thick a lot, but I don’t hear a lot of agreement on what that is in terms of weight or too […]
