Weight Loss Story of the Day: Michelle lost 77 pounds. She was dealing with depression and some serious medical concerns. By letting go of processed foods, going Paleo and embracing exercise that worked for her, she was able to change her life. Find out more about how she did it: What was your motivation? “My […]
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Tomeka lost 40 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Tomeka lost 40 pounds. Finding herself in a place where many life challenges were closing in all at once, Tomeka decided to take charge of her health and happiness. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey. I wanted to submit my story in hopes of inspiring […]
Athar lost 150 pounds
Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Athar (aka Peaches) lost 150 pounds and was able to put her Lupus symptoms in remission. She fought hard to find the right treatment for her lupus and hypothyroidism. She was determined to beat obesity, eat right and get active. Here is what she shared with us about […]
Connie lost 36 pounds
Let’s show some love to Connie. She lost 36 pounds. Her story is very moving and shows that you can rise up after tragedy and change your life. Here is what she shared with us about her journey: “Hi, My name is Connie Moore. I’m 44 years old. I started my weight loss regimen on […]
Hypothyroidism: How Does it Affect Weight Gain and Loss?
What is hypothyroidism and how does it affect weight gain and weight loss? The thyroid is a gland in the body, located at the base of the neck, which is responsible for producing a hormone that helps to regulate your basal metabolic rate (BMR). Your basal metabolic rate is the rate at which you burn […]
Karen lost 60 pounds
Let’s show some love to Karen. She lost 60 pounds after dealing with years of tremendous loss and sleep apnea. Here is what she shared about improving her health and losing the pounds: “Hello my name is Karen. I am 47 years old. My weight loss is a testament of God’s Grace and Mercy. My […]
Morgan lost 101 pounds
Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Instagram diva Morgan is a survivor! She lost 101 pounds after gaining weight dealing with Lymphoma at 18 years old. Read her touching story and find out how she worked for her health and wellness victory. “Hello my name is Morgan and I live in Greensboro NC. I have […]
Valencia lost 131 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Valencia lost 131 pounds. This young lady decided to make the lifestyle changes she needed to make to overcome obesity, depression and raise her self esteem. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Valencia and I’m 22 years old. Growing up, I suffered with obesity and […]
What are the Dangers of Gastric Weight Loss Surgery?
Weight loss surgery is not for everyone. We celebrate the stories of black women who have used weight loss surgery as a tool on this site because we believe that it is a viable option for many people and that they are under a doctors care. We also assume that they were aware of all […]
Edisha Transformed Her Body
Today’s weight loss success story: Personal Trainer Edisha shows us how losing 20 pounds with a lot of hard work can make a major difference in the way your body looks. Here is what she shared with us: I lost 20 pounds this past 3 months with a before /after. I’m a personal trainer who […]
