Insulin resistance happens when your body stops being able to properly use the insulin hormone that is manufactured by the body. It is a condition that can affect many systems of your body, as insulin is used for more than just managing glucose levels (key to blood sugar). Insulin plays a role in how well […]
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Tenisha lost 68 pounds
Before and After of the Day: Tenisha lost 68 pounds after a divorce. She has seen improvement in a number of health issues she suffered from. This sister even grew her own food! Now that is a lifestyle change! Here is what she shared with us: “Hi my name is Tenisha Baker. I started my […]
What You Should Eat & When You Should Eat to Lose Pounds
The body has a rhythm to its metabolism that is circadian, that means it follows the daylight cycle. Your metabolism doesn’t just turn on to a set speed when you eat or exercise. Depending on what time of day it is the metabolism will act slower or faster naturally (for most people, that is. Health […]
Desire lost 151 pounds with gastric bypass
Desire lost 151 pounds with gastric bypass weight loss surgery. She lost not only pounds but also suffered the loss of her home due to a fire. Through it all she says that she gained a lot this year. This is one lady who will not be discouraged or turned around. Here is what she […]
Olivia lost 102 pounds
Weight Loss Story: Olivia lost 102 pounds with gastric bypass weight reduction surgery. She went from a size 20 to a size 9. Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey: Hi my name is Olivia and I would like to share my story and pics with you. Back in 2009, […]
Latika lost 85 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss story: Latika lost 85 pounds going from 315 pounds to 230 pounds. She was motivated by a family history of diabetes to change her lifestyle. Here is her story: “In the photo on the left I was 315 pounds. This is the biggest I had ever been after giving birth to […]
Ari lost 37 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss story: Ari lost 37 pounds. I love her story because she talks about how weight loss is more than eating and exercise. It’s about looking within, reflecting on the past, dealing with your emotions and deciding who you want to be & why you want to change. Ari 22 New Orleans […]
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 […]
Monique lost 65 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Monique lost 65 pounds. She made healthy, practical changes to her eating habits and took exercise classes at her local YWCA. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey: “Hello, My Name is Monique Knight (Instagram: @msmoni04) and my journey took a little over a year. I have […]
Tinisha lost 140 pounds
Weight loss story of the day: Tinisha lost 140 pounds and is now diabetes free. She went from 283 pounds to 143 pounds with exercise and changing her eating habits. Read her story: “Hello Everybody!! My name is Tinisha!!! I wanted to share my story!!! In 2004, I was struggling with diabetes. My weight use […]
