Low-carb diets arrived on the scene in the early 1970s with the introduction of the Atkins diet. While time has shown that this restrictive eating style poses numerous health risks and only a few benefits, newer versions of the low-carb diet – less restrictive ones – are still extremely popular among those hoping to shed […]
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Beverly lost 110 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Beverly. She lost 110 pounds with low carb eating and exercise. Here is what she shared with us: Hi, My name is Beverly and I started my journey a Year ago. I have lost 110 pounds and counting. I weighed 250 pounds and now I am […]
Tenisha lost 50 pounds
Let’s show some love to Tenisha who lost 50 pounds by cutting out carbs. Here is what she shared with us: I lost 50 pounds cutting back on carbs. I have tried everything in the world to lose weight and I finally found something that works. I have been counting carbs and I really haven’t […]
Nadira lost 30 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Nadira. She lost 30 pounds since the birth of her son with Crossfit training and distance running. Here is what she shared with us: I’ve lost 30 lbs since having my son. I attribute my weight loss to Crossfit training 3-4 times per week and distance […]
Tyreea lost over 30 pounds
Update 2017: Tyreea lost 50 pounds. Her husband has joined her on this journey and both have seen their blood pressure improve. Exercise, green smoothies and healthy eating habits have helped her continue to lose weight. The picture on the left is from March 2012 and the picture on the right is from March 2017. My husband […]
Britt lost 50 pounds
Update 10/5/13: Britt is now down 85 pounds. See the photo of her progress below. Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Britt on her 50 pound weight loss. She has dropped carbs, embraced clean eating and green smoothies and exercises regularly, such as taking Zumba classes. I have lost 50 pounds in […]
Stephanie lost 90 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Stephanie has lost 90 pounds since Aug 2012. She is a grandmother of 5 and a mother of 7 who decided to lose weight and switch to a healthier lifestyle. I’m the mother of 7, grandmother of 5 and I’ve been married 26 years. I decided to take care […]
Nicole lost 53 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Nicole lost 53 pounds. She is super fit and is fulfilling a dream as she prepares for her first bikini fitness competition on April 27th. I think she looks READY! She had the help of a trainer and followed a strict meal plan and exercise plan. “You can do […]
April Challenge Day 1 – Things you should know about reading food labels
Ladies, one of the main things you will want to use a guide to find out just how processed your food is during our April Challenge is Food Labels. This month we are committed to eating more REAL food and cutting out highly processed food and junk food, so these labels are KEY. US food […]
Jamila lost 100 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Jamila lost 100 pounds. She joined the non-surgical weight loss program at a bariatric clinic for obesity. “It’s official…I’ve lost 100lbs!!! I started this journey August 2011, once I weighed 244lbs. I started with P90x and lost 35lbs after the 90 days. I gained some of the weight back. I was […]
