Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Denna lost 78 pounds and was motivated by her love for her children and wanting to be there for them. Here is what she shared with us about losing the weight: “Hi all, my name is Denna and I am currently on a fitness journey that I have […]
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Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #28: Feed Your Family Healthy Food and Save Money
Today’s tip for weight loss on a budget: Tip #28: Feed Your Family Healthy Food and Save Money. One of the main issues I hear from mothers is that they have to be able to feed their whole families while changing to healthier eating habits. Many people think that eating quality food has to be expensive, but […]
8 Ways to help your children avoid childhood obesity
Progress has been made in lowering the statistics of childhood obesity but it remains a significant problem. Over 17% of all children ages 6 to 19 are overweight. While there has been a small reduction in overall childhood obesity, there has also been a rise in children who are considered to be morbidly obese. Childhood […]
Brandi lost 34 pounds with Weight Watchers
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Brandi. She lost 34 pounds with Weight Watchers and Zumba classes. I have lost 34 pounds doing Weight Watchers and Zumba. After having my kids, I got lazy. I ate fast food often (sometimes twice a day) and never made time to exercise. I would often […]
Tiffany lost 30 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Tiffany lost 30 pounds by following the Weight Watchers plan and working out at home with workout DVDs. I was 30 pounds heavier a year ago and I’m still motivated to continue on my weight loss journey. “The race is not given to the quick or the […]
7 Ways to Get Your Kids to Drink Less Sugar
Ladies, now that you are working to eat healthy, one of the things you are likely avoiding is sugar laden drinks. I’m talking about soda, commercial juice (processed and pasteurized or from concentrate), milk-based sweet drinks and anything with added processed sugar or artificial sugar. If you have kids, you know that drinks marketed to […]
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 […]
LaTasha lost 62 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: LaTasha lost 62 pounds. “After having 3 kids (9yr old, 7yr old and 3 yr old) I just couldn’t get my weight back under control. I needed a change so I began my weight loss journey January 1 2012 and never looked back! I’ve lost 62lbs so far. I workout […]
Twyla lost 42 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Twyla lost 42 pounds. Here is what she had to say about losing the weight: “I’m 42 lbs. down at this point with more to go. I’ve had good days and bad days but by the grace of God I’m reaching my goal of health!! I always looked at everyone […]
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 […]
