Weight loss story of the day: Shannon lost 137 pounds. Here is what she shared with us about her 2 year journey to lose the pounds: “My name is Shannon. I started my journey April 4, 2011 weighing in at 298 pounds. I didn’t know much about losing weight because I was always the big […]
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Latoya lost 46 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Latoya lost 46 pounds and went from a size 12 to a size 4. This petite 5’2″ diva lost the weight with the help of great friends and a great fitness instructor. Here is what she shared with us: “Hi, my name is Latoya and I’m finally posting some […]
Lekeia lost 82 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Lekeia lost 82 pounds. This proud army wife and mom learned how to count calories and exercised regularly to get results. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey: “Hi, my name is Lekeia Washington. I’m a 29 year old Army wife and mother of 2. I’m […]
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 […]
Daesha lost 62 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Daesha lost 62 pounds over the course of the last year. This bright college student gained the pounds while at school as many women in college do. After a medical wakeup call, she made the commitment to change her lifestyle and get healthy. Here is what she shared with us […]
Crystal lost 35 pounds
Crystal wrote to us to share that she’s lost 35 pounds. This proud mom of 3 lost the weight after being a food addict as a result of dealing with very hard and painful things in her past. Here is her weight loss story: “I have been plus size (size 16W-18W) for a while now. […]
Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #25: Save Money at the Doctor’s Office
Losing weight can help you achieve Tip #25: Saving Money at the Doctor’s Office. “A person who is obese has annual medical costs $1,429 higher than someone of a normal weight, according to the CDC.” – Bankrate.com Losing weight can reduce your risk factors for things like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and […]
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 […]
LaToya lost nearly 70 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some BWLW lost to LaToya. She’s lost about 70 pounds with vertical gastric weight loss surgery to fight diabetes and high blood pressure. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey: Hello my name is LaToya and I would love to share my story with you all and hopefully others. I’m 27 […]
Weight Loss Inspiration: Self Esteem is how you feel about Yourself
Weight Loss Inspiration – Eleanor Roosevelt said “No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.” Do not internalize the negative things that people say about those who are overweight. Do not accept the words of those who are critical about your weight as if those words are the gospel truth. You are “Fearfully […]
