It’s almost the end of our Weight Loss on a Budget Challenge so I just have a few more tips. Today’s Tip #27: Bring Your Lunch From Home. There are 3 major benefits to bringing your lunch to work or while you are out. Saving Money – Buying your lunch everyday can be very expensive. The […]
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6 Essential Habits for Losing Weight and Keeping it Off
Losing weight is really difficult to start with, but on top of that we all want to keep the weight off for good. There are healthy habits you can adopt NOW in order to increase your chances of keeping the weight off long term. Here are 6 tips that can help. 1. Don’t call what […]
Yvonne lost 43 pounds
Update May 2016 – It’s been almost 3 years since we shared Yvonne’s story. She gained many pounds back over the years, but a year ago she made the decision to change her life again. She’s lost a total of 70 pounds. “I was featured once before on your site in 2013. Basically, I’d gone on […]
BrieAunna lost 40 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: BrieAunna lost 40 pounds. She was dealing with a high blood pressure diagnosis since 20 years old and gallbladder issues. This proud mom of two wrote in to us to share how she lost the weight by working out at home and finding a way of eating that worked […]
Tsitsi lost 75 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Tsitsi lost 75 pounds over the course of 2 years after giving birth to her 2nd baby. This should give some hope to ladies out there who are still dealing with baby weight, months or years after the birth. Here is her story: “Hi im Tsitsi! I’m a mom […]
Recipes – Free Vegetarian Meal Plan for Week 4
Here are the Recipes for Week 4 of our Vegetarian Meal Plan and Shopping List. If you missed weeks 1 and 2, here are the links: Week 1 -Vegetarian Meal Plan Week 2 – Vegetarian Meal Plan Week 3 – Vegetarian Meal Plan Week 4 – Vegetarian Meal Plan Frequently used recipes: Side Salad 2 cups […]
Updated: Iriel lost 100 pounds
Update (Dec 2013) – Iriel is down 16 more pounds. She wrote in to say: “I wanted to send an updated picture. My 6 month transformation is below (14 months total), and now I’ve lost a total of 100 lbs. Thanks so much for encouraging other black women to get up, and do something about […]
Overcoming Past Tragedy: Tiffany lost 41 pounds
Let’s share some Black Women Losing Weight love and positive energy with Tiffany who lost 41 pounds. She has overcome many life trials and tragedy including suicide, bipolar disorder, weight gain due to medication, and terrible abuse in her past. She is on a mission to lose weight, get healthy and live well. Here is what […]
6 Reasons Why Quick Weight Loss Isn’t Healthy
Although doctors and scientist have reiterated time and again that healthy weight loss takes time, crash diets and fads promising rapid weight loss continue to ensnare those looking for a quick fix. From celebrity diet fads to fat-burning pills, people are looking for an effortless way to take off the pounds fast. Unfortunately, such methods […]
Angelique lost 50 pounds
Let’s show some BWLW love to Angelique who lost 50 pounds. This 5’1″ wife and mom was able to improve her health and weight by changing her eating habits, using MyFitnessPal and exercising with workout DVDs. Here is what she shared with us about her journey: My name is Angelique and I am a mother […]
