Running requires energy, and when you challenge yourself to a middle-distance race such as a 5k, your diet counts. Your body needs nutrients and fuel but not the burden of a heavy digestive load before you run. This means that when you run, it matters what you eat and when. Prior to Race Day Your […]
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Anelisa lost 54 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Anelisa lost 54 pounds. As a medical student, she wondered how she would feel comfortable advising patients about weight loss when she was overweight. This South African sista got the guidance she needed from popular weight loss programs. Meal planning and running really made the difference. Check out her journey. What was your motivation? What […]
Millicent lost 74 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Millicent lost 74 pounds. She recently finished a PhD in Special Education and achieving that goal was the most stressful thing she’s ever done. The stress led to weight gain and she knew that change was neccessary to avoid a family history of diabetes. Check out how this AKA soror changed her […]
Bianca lost 67 pounds
Update: Bianca lost 28 more pounds for a total of 95 pounds gone. She completed her first figure competition in May. In this update, she shares with us how she continues to get awesome results with clean eating and exercise. I have maintained a healthy weight since my figure competition in May. I have been working […]
Paula lost 32 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Paula lost 32 pounds. She transformed her body and her mindset by pushing herself in the gym, becoming a runner and going natural. Her line of work helps her to remember the importance of a healthy lifestyle. “I am responsible for eviscerating the organs out of the body for the Medical Examiner. It […]
Akia lost 64 pounds
Weight Loss Story: Akia lost 64 pounds. Taking action by doing things like running and using My Fitness Pal has helped her to release the weight. Her best friend Kinnon got the answers to our interview questions and sent in her story. I love it when friends celebrate each other. My best friend Akia’s motivation for losing […]
Carolle lost 46 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Carolle lost 46 pounds in 6 months. Our French sista fell in love with Paleo eating and used a rowing machine for exercise. She puts loving herself and being patient with herself at the center of her success. Check out her story. What was your motivation? What inspired you when you wanted […]
Shirlene lost 23 pounds
Shirlene lost 23 pounds after joining the awesome Girltrek movement and pledging to walk for a healthier lifestyle. She is determined to walk into her 40s having laid a firm foundation for a healthier and more active lifestyle. Check her story. Hi my name is Shirlene Nixon and I’m 39 years old. On April 1 2016, I […]
Ticara lost 57 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Ticara lost 57 pounds. As she neared 30, this mom realized that she weighed more than she did when she was pregnant. That’s when she decided to start eating clean, began working with a trainer and found a love for running. Here is what she shared with us about how her […]
Xavia lost 51 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Xavia lost 51 pounds. This proud army wife found herself diagnosed with osteoarthritis, PCOS, endometriosis and fighting emotional eating and bad eating habits. With the support of her husband and local running groups, she’s changed her life around and found a love for fitness. Check out her story. My name is Xavia […]
