Today’s weight loss success story: Jillian lost 89 pounds by working out regularly and eating healthier. I went on a diet and exercise regimen in 2011. No fad diets or surgeries. Just eating healthier and exercising. I’m still working on my fitness but I went from 244 pounds to 155 pounds currently. I started using […]
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What Is A Raw Food Diet or Being Raw Vegan?
The Raw Food diet is exactly what it’s name implies. A raw food lifestyle is also known as raw veganism. Raw foodists eat uncooked fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, etc. Let’s go a bit deeper… Technically, the food can be heated, although not over 115-118 degrees Fahrenheit (recently I’ve read as much as 120 degrees but […]
10 Healthy Plant-Based Snack Ideas
It’s Day 16 of our April Weight Release Challenge! Today I want to share some plant-based snack ideas with you. I know that you may not be a vegetarian, but there are some benefits to eating like one. Studies show that people who primarily eat fresh plant foods and exercise enjoy improved psychological health and lower […]
Nijah lost 50 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Nijah lost 50 pounds over 15 months, and says she did it without “dieting”. She focused on creating a healthy lifestyle. Here is what she has to say about her transformation. “If anyone thinks that losing weight CAN’T be done without dieting, then look at ME!!! On the left […]
Hidden Sugars – 3 Foods that Contain More Sugar Than You Think
Eating a clean diet paired with exercise is the key formula for reaching optimal health. Living a healthy lifestyle, not only positively impacts an individual’s physical wellbeing, but their mental wellbeing, as well. It is okay to splurge once in a while, and give into a sweet craving, but foods that are packed with sugar […]
Krystle lost 115 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Krystle lost 115 pounds. She credits changing her eating habis and eating 1300 calories per day. “I did it the natural way. No surgery! I took the before picture in May 2012 and the after picture in February 2013 with a total weight loss of 115 pounds! I just […]
Let’s Support Each Other – No Negativity
Ladies, we have to support each other on our weight loss journeys. When another sister drops pounds, we can’t just react with negativity, jealousy or criticism. We each have our own journey…the old fashioned way, various weight loss plans, weight loss surgery, etc. Weight loss is not easy. It can be a long process that […]
BWLW Rule #110 – Lifestyle Change, not a 30 day diet
Join the BWLW March Weight Release Challenge and commit to changes that can help you build your new lifestyle! Each month we commit to new challenge goals so that we can develop new habits than will help us to get to a healthier lifestyle. We commit to new goals because we want to challenge ourselves […]
LaTasha lost 54 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: LaTasha lost 54 pounds by working out and using Weight Watchers. She wrote us to say… “Here is my story: I decided to embark on a healthy living journey back in 2011. I make better eating choices (using Weight Watchers) and I work out 5 times a week. I knew […]
Ada’s Rules: 3rd set of book club questions – Soul Food and Old Lovers
Hey BWLW Fam, Here is our third set of bookclub questions for Ada’s Rules. This book is the BOMB! I hope you feel the same way. Give your answers in the comment box. Let’s discuss! Soul Food. Ada loves food in general and soul food in particular. Over the course of the novel, she becomes […]
