Let’s celebrate this sista’s weight loss. Proud mom Jaye lost 55 pounds, going from 215 to 160 pounds. Here is what she shared with us about how she lost the weight: “My weightloss journey started when I saw a picture of myself from Halloween. In my minds eye, I wasnt overweight. I was so busy being […]
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Updated: Tanisha lost 120 pounds
Update 2/12/14: We checked in on Tanisha today and learned that she is now down an additional 40 pounds from our original post in Aug 2013! That’s a total of 120 pounds. Original Post: Today’s featured weight loss journey: Tanisha lost 80 pounds with no gimmicks (just eating right and exercise) after trying other […]
Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition: Cassandra Dumas’s Story
Last night, the BWLW sisterhood watched Cassandra Dumas‘s amazing story on Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition (ABC). In this episode, Cassandra, a former athlete and national champion, lost 175 pounds. She started at 364 pounds so that’s almost half of her body weight! It was a great show because you could tell that she was a […]
Lesley lost 70 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss journey: Lesley lost 70 pounds by using My Fitness Pal, running with a running group and eating more whole, healthy foods. She now is a running coach for middle school girls and has ran 2 5ks. Here is what she shared with us: What was your motivation? My motivation was sparked by my […]
Shana lost 57 pounds
Shana wrote us to share how she lost 57 pounds by eating right and exercising. She also embraced running. Check it out! What was your motivation? I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in February 2012 and that’s when I decided enough was too much. I challenged myself to lose 100 pounds and I’m almost […]
Dede lost 75 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss journey: Dede lost 75 pounds with consistent exercise and by cleaning up her eating habits. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey: “My weight loss journey started in July 2012 at 262 pounds and I am currently at 187 pounds in August 2013. I’m working towards losing 30 more pounds […]
TaTanesha lost 103 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss journey: TaTanesha lost 103 pounds by exercising regularly and eating a high protein diet after the loss of a child. Now, she wants to inspire others to lose the pounds. Here is what she shared with us: Hi, My name is TaTanesha. I have lost 103 pounds in a little over a year. […]
Diona lost 65 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss story: Delta Sigma Theta soror Diona lost 65 pounds and has gone from a size 24 to a 12. She was motivated by her husband’s victory over diabetes and her family history of illness. She shared her weight loss story with us: Greetings BWLW!! My name is Diona and I have lost 65 […]
Towanda lost 47 pounds
Towanda lost 47 pounds by working out at the gym and eating clean. Here is what she shared about losing the weight: Hello there!! I wanted my before and after photos posted on your website for motivational and inspirational purposes. I have fought with weight problems for many years but finally I am almost out […]
Lashema lost 66 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Lashema lost 66 pounds in 6 months by working out with a personal trainer and being strict about her portion sizes as she changed her eating habits. Here is what she shared with us: What was your motivation? Looking at pics from my vacation in Jamaica made me feel so ashamed […]
