Let’s show some love to Mykenz. This proud mom wrote in to share about the changes she’s made in the last few months that have allowed her to lose 23 pounds after years of yo-yo dieting. She is a work in progress, but is seeing great results already. I know that she will ultimately reach her […]
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Weight Loss Story of the Day: Tammia lost 115 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Tammia lost 115 pounds. Dealing with being overweight since childhood, she knew it was time to change her life and start to truly feel healthy. She started her journey at 450+ pounds and is committed to reach her goal weight. Read her story below: “I have always been overweight since […]
What is the Keto Diet?
The ketogenic diet, better known as the “keto” diet, is a diet that was originally developed to help people with difficult to control epilepsy (specifically, children with epilepsy). It is a high-fat, moderate protein, low carbohydrate diet. Here’s why it has been recommended for epilepsy: Carbohydrates are important for brain function, usually in the form […]
Kennetra lost 55 pounds
Update 2016: “I am in competition with no-one. I run my own race. I have no desire to play the game of being better than anyone, in any way, shape or form. I just aim to improve, to be better than I was before. That’s me and I am free.” Facebook: Miss Curvy and Fit […]
Before You Start A New Diet…
Consider This…One man’s medicine is another man’s poison. This is why you really can’t declare that one eating plan, diet or exercise plan is good or terrible for all. Each person is different. I believe in bio-individuality. There is no one size fits all plan so I recommend that the ladies of BWLW try different […]
Fact or Fiction: Are There Really Foods that Will Speed Up Your Metabolism?
Responsible for how fast your body burns calories and fat, metabolism not only affects your current weight, it also determines how fast you will lose weight, how many calories you can eat per day, and how well you maintain your weight. With all of these factors relying on your metabolism, there are a lot of […]
Electra lost 30 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Electra lost 30 pounds and says that it has a lot to do with mindset. I agree. Here is what she had to say: “After having a 7 & 4 yr old (yes long over due) I have done it! And next year I will do it again! Time […]
Parish has lost 47 pounds in 6 months!
Today’s Success Story: Parish has lost 47 pounds from April 2012 to Oct 2012. You can connect with her on our online community to see more photos of her transformation. She says, “When I went to the doctor in March 2012, I was at my heaviest weight ever and I couldn’t believe that I completely […]