Transformation of the Day: Leena lost 66 pounds. Wanting to feel better and not feel like the “big girl” of the group, she began her lifestyle transformation by taking better care of her body. She has gained more energy, more confidence and greater health. Check out her weight loss journey. My best friend sent this old photo me this today and I […]
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Fanisha lost 40 pounds
Update April 2017: Fanisha lost another 10 pounds for a total of 50 pounds gone. I’m back! I down another 10lbs but I’ve also lost numerous inches. I currently weigh 243 pounds! My body composition shows that I’ve lost inches more than pounds. I attend fitness bootcamp 4 to 5 times a week, doing circuit […]
College Transformation: Amber lost 30 pounds
Transforming on a Budget: Amber lost 30 pounds. This UNC Chapel Hill sophomore had been battling a bad body image and her weight since middle school. After her freshman year, she began using the resources available to her to change her life. She wants to let college girls on a budget know that it’s possible […]
Claudia lost 60 pounds
The struggle is REAL! 40 more pounds to go! 💪🏾slow process but Here’s to progress! #great_weightloss_inspirations Still #great_weightloss_inspirations #Phat #progress !!! 🍺🍻 #weightlossjourney #weightloss #progress #BeforeAndAfter #bbw #phatgirl #down #fckbeingFAT #stillpushing #bbw #weightlossjourney #losingweight #lestruggle #onedayatatime #lol #mylife #sunday #thestruggleisreal #thestruggle @blackwomenlosingweight #blackwomenlosingweightPhat #struggleisreal #monday #fatgirl #fattofit #transformationtuesday #transformation A post shared by @claudaya on […]
6 Tips for Creating Your 2015 Weight Loss Goals
If one of your resolutions for 2015 is to lose weight, you aren’t alone. The number one New Year’s resolution is weight loss. Sadly, according to a study done by University of Scranton, only 8% of people achieve their goals. If you are someone that does create New Year’s resolutions every year it’s safe to assume […]
LaJune lost 29 pounds
Update Dec 2015 – We featured LaJune’s story back in Oct 2014 and she’s maintained her weight loss plus 5 pounds for a total of 34 pounds gone. I’ve dropped 5 to 6 pounds since my last feature. I’ve maintained my weight loss by working out, using portion control and eating healthy. I enjoy two […]
Lesson 6: What I See in the Mirror
Lesson #6: Today’s weight loss lesson is super simple, but also very powerful. You will need a mirror for this challenge, preferably a full length mirror (use what you have if you don’t have a long one). You’ll also need pen and paper. Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5 Stand in front of your […]
Lesson #4: Identifying Your Weight Loss Motivation
I’m posting weight loss lessons this month to help you dig deeper into your emotions, thoughts and habits during our Modified Daniel Fast. Lesson 1 |Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 5 | Lesson 6 Lesson #4: Identifying Your Weight Loss Motivation What is your weight loss motivation? Why do you want to lose weight? What is your big WHY? […]
Ada’s Rules Book Club Questions #2
Hey Ladies, I hope you are loving Ada’s Rules and following along with our bookclub during our November Challenge. Here is our second set of bookclub questions. Give your answers in the comment box. Ada’s Rules is about loving the body you have while being willing to transform that body in the service of your own […]
Do black women have a problem with the concept of being “thin”?
Do black women have a problem with the concept of being “thin”? I ask this question because of the reaction that always comes out when I post success stories where the before photo doesn’t show a woman who is “classically” overweight. I understand that one woman’s before photo could be another woman’s after photo. For […]
