Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Candince lost 75 pounds. She was at risk of being obese and suffering health problems related to weight so she made the decision to invest in her health. Here is what she shared with us: “I just wanted to share my story. My journey started back in 2012. […]
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Aleisha lost 134 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Sonia sent in her sister’s transformation story. Aleisha lost 134 pounds. Sonia says that her sister is an inspiration to others. Here is what she shared with us: “This is my sister Aleisha Jordan-Alston. She had a lot of different health issues but decided to make a change when […]
Tiffany lost 57 pounds
Let’s show some love to Tiffany. She lost 57 pounds with prayer, eating clean and exercise. She still on her weight loss journey but she was inspired to share her journey so far. Here is what she shared with us: “Sister Ajima, It is such an inspiration to me to see the many testimonies of […]
4 Things to know about Bariatric Surgery and Insurance
Bariatric surgery has become recognized as the safest and most efficient way for someone who is morbidly obese to lose weight fast. For some people, the length of time it would take to lose weight using diet and exercise alone may not help them to avoid severe medical complications due to obesity. It may also […]
Obesity in Black America
One in 5 people die from weight related illnesses and complications. In many recent studies, Black Americans have the dubious distinction of having one of the highest rates of obesity in the US according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). To be considered obese, you must have a body mass index* of 30 or […]
Rikki lost 138 pounds
Let’s show some love to Rikki. She lost 138 pounds (115 of the pounds over the course of a year). Here is what she shared with us: “I went to the doctor about 2 years ago and he called me the word “obese”. That word made me sick. I tipped the scale at 377 pounds. […]
Martine lost 181 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Martine lost 181 pounds. This proud nurse went from 321 pounds down to 140 by exploring all of the options available to her and seeking out professional advice from experts. A high protein, low carb lifestyle and much prayer worked for her as well as raw vegan eating. Here is […]
Naledi lost 89 pounds
Nov 2016 – Naledi has kept off over 80 pounds for over 3 years and is now focused on toning, weight training and HIIT. She’s also sharing her nutrition knowledge online to inspire others. Check out her update and what she has shared with us over the years about her transformation. Just reaching out to […]
Is Belly Fat Different Than Other Body Fat?
Many people don’t realize that belly fat, also known as visceral fat, is actually different than the rest of your body. The belly fat has been linked to risk for a number of different types of things, from insulin issues, metabolism issues, heart disease, increased cancer risk, and increased type 2 diabetes risk. Even if […]
Body Refined shares how Flo lost 71 pounds
Personal Trainer Kurt Dixon of Body Refined, Inc in MD wrote to us to share another success story (We featured his client Michele back in June). His client Flo lost 71 pounds and he interviewed her about her journey. “I was turning 30 in a matter of months and wanted to go into that new […]
