No matter how many different ways people try to lose weight – from drinking gallons of ice water to wrapping themselves in plastic wrap – success comes down to two factors: calories consumed and calories burned. In order to lose weight, you must consume fewer calories than your body uses each day to shave off […]
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June Challenge Day 19 – Two Major Reasons to go Meatless
Hey Ladies, It’s day 19 of our June Challenge. I hope that you have decided to join us and that you are feeling more healthy and full of energy since you’ve commited to going meatless and to regular exercise. I want to share 2 major reasons to go Meatless from Vegetarian Times: You’ll ward off disease. Vegetarian diets […]
La’Shonda lost 65 pounds
Update 2016: We shared La’Shonda’s story back in 2013. Now, she is updating us about her ups and downs, as well as her success. She’s lost a total of 102 pounds. My name is La’Shonda, and I am emailing you to share my blessed testimony. I was featured about 3 years ago when I lost […]
Monique lost 78 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Monique lost 78 pounds with clean eating and the help of a dedicated personal trainer. Here is what she shared with us: I was focused and dedicated to my journey. I lost 78 pounds and competed in my first bikini bodybuilding competition on 6/29/13…What an experience! My […]
3 Pros and 3 Cons of Low-Carb Diets
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 […]
Kori lost 83 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Delta Soror Kori lost 83 pounds by reducing her calories, eating healthier and being consistent with exercise. Here is what she shared about her journey: My name is Kori and I’m 31 years old. I have been overweight all my life coming from a family of full figured […]
Brandi lost 44 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Brandi who has lost 44 pounds. She was motivated by being borderline hypertensive and as an EMS it is hard for her to eat right, but she is DOING it! Here is what she shared with us: I was 194 pounds and now I’m 150 pounds. […]
Vikki lost 38 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Vikki lost 38 pounds in 5 months with exercise and healthy changes to her eating habits. Here is what she shared with us: I just wanted to share my story with the page. I have a VERY long way to go, but you never know who it […]
Where Do You Get Your Protein? – Vegetarian Protein Sources
Day 5 of our No Meat/No Exercise Excuses Challenge and everyone is asking me about Protein!! I know that some people think that you won’t get enough protein on a vegan or vegetarian diet, but that’s not true if you eat the right foods. What you want to do is educate yourself about the protein […]
Tierra lost 77 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Tierra lost 77 pounds with a medically prescribed modified fast and regular exercise. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Tierra Douglas and I have lost 77 pounds since February 2013. I used to weigh 302.8 pounds after I had two children! I was […]
