Weight Loss Story of the Day: Nora lost 61 pounds. She didn’t want to fall prey to the obesity-related illnesses she saw family members dealing with. She was motivated by God and her desire to live a healthy and happy life. Here is what she shared with us: “My name is Nora Scott. I started […]
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Rosita lost 50 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Rosita lost 50 pounds. To avoid her family’s medical history and with God’s help she was able to change her life and embrace healthy eating. Here is her story! Name: Rosita Age:43 Starting weight: 220 pounds Current weight: 170 pounds Transformation time: 13 months & I’m am still a […]
Candince lost 75 pounds
Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Candince lost 75 pounds. She was at risk of being obese and suffering health problems related to weight so she made the decision to invest in her health. Here is what she shared with us: “I just wanted to share my story. My journey started back in 2012. […]
Chaunte lost 72 pounds
Chaunte lost 72 pounds and is no longer dealing with high blood pressure. She went from 289 pounds to 217 pounds. Find out how she lost weight and improved her health: “Hi my name is Chaunte Henderson and I am 27 years old. In January of this year my 31 year old sister died of […]
Jessica lost 64 pounds
Weight loss story of the day: Jessica lost 64 pounds. This proud mom gained weight after suffering the loss of her fiancé. She wanted to get healthy to to make sure that her children didn’t lose both parents. Here is what she shared with us: In July of 2012, I lost my fiancé unexpectedly! By […]
Karen lost 60 pounds
Let’s show some love to Karen. She lost 60 pounds after dealing with years of tremendous loss and sleep apnea. Here is what she shared about improving her health and losing the pounds: “Hello my name is Karen. I am 47 years old. My weight loss is a testament of God’s Grace and Mercy. My […]
Keisha lost 59 pounds
Let’s show some BWLW lost to Keisha. She lost 59 pounds after having her son by using portion control, taking lunch to work daily, working out and other healthy lifestyle changes. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey: “My name is Keisha Watson. I’ve lost 59 pounds so far. My starting weight was 275 […]
Updated: Dee Dee lost 100 pounds
Update from Dee Dee – May 2015: “I want to first thank you for the motivation in doing an article on me in 2013. As of 2015, I have gone even further!! I am now in training for body building and I’ve lost a total weight of 100 lbs [and gained muscle]. I am 146 pounds of lean […]
7 Tips for a Heart Healthy Diet
It is never too late to make changes that can improve the health of your heart. The simplest changes to begin with concern your diet. It is usually recommended that you begin by changing one area of your eating habits at a time, rather than go for a radical overhaul. This lets your body and […]
Obesity in Black America
One in 5 people die from weight related illnesses and complications. In many recent studies, Black Americans have the dubious distinction of having one of the highest rates of obesity in the US according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). To be considered obese, you must have a body mass index* of 30 or […]
