May is Lupus Awareness month. We want to promote awareness of the disease because is affects the African-American community disproportionately. “African-American women are three times more likely to get lupus than white women. African-American women tend to develop lupus at a younger age and have more severe symptoms than white women. [source]” Athar was diagnosed […]
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Athar lost 150 pounds
Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Athar (aka Peaches) lost 150 pounds and was able to put her Lupus symptoms in remission. She fought hard to find the right treatment for her lupus and hypothyroidism. She was determined to beat obesity, eat right and get active. Here is what she shared with us about […]
What is Lupus: The Basics
“African-American women are three times more likely to get lupus than white women. African-American women tend to develop lupus at a younger age and have more severe symptoms than white women.” – womenshealth.gov Note: Let me just note at the beginning of this article that there is much to learn about Lupus and the research […]
Keena lost 58 pounds
Weight loss story of the day: Keena of New York lost 58 pounds and now she helps others to get fit and healthy. She had to battle with a number of medical issues, like Lupus and Mixed Connective Tissue disease. Now, she is a trainer. Here is what she shared with us: My name […]
Bri lost 73 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Bri lost 73 pounds. She was able to lose weight in a healthy way, eat right during pregnancy and deal with a diagnosis of Lupus. Here is what she shared with us: My weight loss story! I went from 216 pounds to now 143 pounds in less […]
Bridget lost 70 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Bridget lost 70 pounds. This mother of 4 credits willpower and faith with helping her to battle the pounds and deal with Lupus. Here is what Bridget had to say about her weight loss journey: “I am a Lupus sufferer and mother of 4. God has been Good. I used […]
