Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Nakia lost 43 pounds with regular exercise, the Insanity program and by eliminating a number of things from her diet. Here is what she shared with us: Hi! Tomorrow is my one year anniversary and I would like to share my journey on your page. I started my […]
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Lanea lost 54 pounds
Let’s show some BWLW love to Lanea. She lost 54 pounds going from 299 to 245 pounds by changing her eating habits and exercise. She has a supportive spouse and wants to live a long life with her loved ones. Here is what she shared with us: I knew it was time for me start changing […]
July Challenge Day 1 – Vegetarian Meal Planning Resources
Good morning! It’s Day 1 of our July Challenge. Hopefully you’ve already visited the main Challenge page and downloaded the July Exercise Calendar, checked out the challenge details and taken a look at the resources I posted there. Also, today is the first day that our contest is open for entries. One lucky person will […]
Blanche lost 48 pounds
Today’s weight loss before and after story: Blanche lost 48 pounds with My Fitness Pal, Zumba, Body Pump classes and running. Here is what she shared with us: I gained the a weight from being pregnant and it never came off! I was very sad about not being able to wear my former clothes. One […]
How Is Your Weight and Heart Disease Connected?
For the past several years, the news media, health publications and the CDC have heavily publicized the topic of weight in this country and the fact that Americans are getting heavier. In fact, more than 60-percent of people are considered overweight or obese. What’s the difference? An adult with a BMI (body mass index) of […]
Candida Symptoms and How to Cleanse It from the Body
Candida, the medical term for yeast overgrowth, can occur anywhere on the body – both internally and externally. Rather than something you catch, Candida (yeast) is present in the body at all times. In fact, it plays a vital role in bodily functions, aids in digestion and keeps certain types of bacteria from overpopulating. Most […]
Stephanie lost 71 pounds
Let’s show some BWLW love to Stephanie. This proud mom lost 71 pounds by eating right, working out and drinking lots of water. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Stephanie and I’m a single mom of two kids. Pretty much, I have been struggling all my life with my weight. I […]
Why Should You Choose Seasonal Produce?
It’s Day 21 of our June Clean Eating Challenge! Today I want to give you 5 reasons why you should consider buying more in-season produce vs. out of season. Not only do fresh fruits and vegetables contain more nutrition than their canned or frozen counterparts, they taste better, you can cook a larger variety of […]
Kebra lost 145 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Kebra. She lost 145 pounds with gastric bypass weight reduction surgery. Here is what she shared with us: Got a ways to go!!! However, I’m determined and getting there after almost 9 months and a 145 pounds of weight loss!! Gastric sleeve surgery help saved my […]
Anisah lost 51 pounds
Let’s show some BWLW love to Anisah who has lost 51 pounds. This proud mom’s weight loss allowed her to get off of her blood pressure medication. Here is what she shared with us: Hey, my name is Anisah and I’m 35 years old. I struggled with weight my whole life. At one point I […]
