Update December 2013 – Sherlonda wrote in to share that her total weight loss is now 139 pounds. Her abs are SHOWING and she has muscles! YESSSSS, Diva! She did that! Here is what she shared with us about her body and lifestyle transformation: “Hi my name is Sherlonda Tyrus and you featured me back […]
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Ramona lost 84 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Ramona lost 84 pounds and is working to let other women know that “Movement is Medicine”. Ramona M. Gaines 41 of Philadelphia PA Height 4’11” Beginning weight: 323 pounds Present weight: 239 pounds Dress size before losing weight: 26 Current dress size: 16-18 “It took me 11 months to reach […]
Lana lost 62 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Proud Alpha Kappa Alpha soror Lana lost 62 pounds with SmartLipo, Weight Watchers, exercise and changing her diet. Here is her story: “I have struggled with losing weight for about 8 years. I tried waking, working out and even Jenny Craig, Nutri- System, Atkins Diet to name a few. […]
Nekita lost 145 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Proud Delta Sigma Theta soror, Nekita lost 145 pounds with the help of Weight Watchers and by working out. Here is what she shared with us: “On September 8, 2008, I joined Weight Watchers weighing in at 288 pounds. In September 2009, I had lost 110 pounds and was weighing […]
Joanna lost 67 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Joanna. She has lost 67 pounds and credits Water, Walking and Willpower as the keys to her success! “Hi, I am a 35 year old mother of 3 teenagers. 10 months ago I decided to reclaim my life, literally one step at a time. My 3 […]
Updated: Princess lost 60 pounds
Today’s featured success story: Princess lost 60 pounds by eating clean and working out 5 days per week. Her story should give hope to women who are dealing with post-baby weight and weight that comes with dealing with the stress of life. Here is what she shared (check out the update below): “I haven’t attained […]
Updated: Carmen lost 130 pounds with weight loss surgery
Nov 2016: I have maintained my weight by eating small portions. I’m also very active and I love to walk. On this journey, I have learned not to go back to old habits. I stay away from the scale these days. I don’t focus on how much weight I’m lost. Instead, I just focus on my […]
Kashina lost 100 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss story: Kashina lost 100 pounds with low carb eating, clean eating and exercise. She now runs more than 4 miles per day. “I started my lifestyle change back in December 2011. I was around 270 maybe even 280 pounds. I’m not sure because I didn’t have a scale at the time. […]
Jacque lost 80 pounds in 7 months
Update Oct 2015 – We featured Jacque’s story back in 2013. This Zeta Phi Beta soror lost 80 pounds in 7 months. She recently sent in an update to let us know that she’s not only maintained her weight loss, but also lost another 20 pounds for a total of 100 pounds gone. Check out her […]
Andrea lost 60 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Andrea lost 60 pounds. She wrote to us saying: “Firstly, thank you for all the informational and inspirational posts. I love this page! I share your posts all the time to help encourage and inspire others. In the midst of my own health and wellness journey I have grown […]
