Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Stacey lost over 180 pounds by exercising and calorie counting. She started her weight loss journey at 384 pounds. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Stacey Yvonne and I started my journey back in 2005. I was working at Flowers Bakery and we were […]
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Your Liver, Your Metabolism and Weight Loss
Fat is primarily broken down and processed in the stomach and throughout the intestinal tract, but other organs play an important role as well including the liver. An unhealthy liver cannot digest and process fats and other toxins, causing the body to store fat cells instead of using them for energy. And we all know […]
What is a Vegan and Why Should I Consider Being One?
A vegan is a person who consumes no animal products whatsoever. This includes not only meat, but eggs and all dairy products. Many (but not all) vegans even avoid fur, leather, down, silk or anything that was once part of, or produced by an animal (i.e. honey). It is also common for vegans to avoid […]
Office Health: 10 Tips for Working Women from Coach P
Black Women Losing Weight member and Holistic Health Coach, Coach P shared these 10 healthy tips to help working women to stay healthy with me an I thought I’d pass them on to the group. 1. Try one new fruit, bean, or veggie once a week to add to your lunchtime salad. You can make a […]
Sajata lost 99 pounds
Sajata lost 99 pounds by changing her eating habits, walking and drinking lots of water. She went from 269 pounds to 170 pounds. “I cut back a lot on bread, pasta, rice, chips, and soda. I started drinking lots of water and eating my favorite veggies. I also baked my meats. Walking was my main […]
Ada’s Rules – Online Bookclub Meeting #1
Hi Ladies, I hope that you are enjoying Ada’s Rules. I loved the book and now I’m re-reading it along with you. I believe that any woman who was ever on a diet or is a chronic dieter should love this book. As a black women, I could see myself as well as women in […]
Kick Fat’s Butt!!
Today’s Inspiration | If someone was trying to take your life, you would fight them. If they were trying to rob you of your joy, you would resist. You have to take the same stance when it comes to defending your health and wellness agains t a bad diet and lack of exercise. It’s Day […]
How has the Smoothie Challenge been so far?
Hey BWLW sistahood, It’s Day 24 and I’m feeling good. I’m down 8 lbs!! I’ve heard some great feedback on Facebook and our online community and I just wanted to post here on the blog so that ladies can share their thoughts on the Smoothie Challenge. Have you lost weight? Have you seen any changes […]
Want to know what you really want in terms of health and wellness?
Try this exercise: Make a list of all the reasons why you can’t eat right, exercise, give up junk food, live a more healthy life, and lose weight. What is holding you back? What habits are too hard for you to let go of? Then make a list of all the things you would gain […]
Black Women Must Support Each Other on this Weight Loss Journey
Today’s Inspiration | African American women, Let ‘s support one another as we walk this journey to health together. You may not agree with another sista’s methods. You may feel that someone should work harder or is taking an easy route. This should not get in the way of us connecting and supporting each other. […]
