Weight Loss Story of the Day: Sasha lost 40 pounds. Like so many college freshman woman she gained more than the “Freshman 15”. She embraced a more plant-based diet and lots of exercise to drop the weight and get healthier. Here is what she shared with us about her journey… Hey there, Here’s my before and after […]
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Shanisha lost 42 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Shanisha lost 42 pounds. She was dealing with a number of health issues, including endometriosis, and wanted to be a healthy and happy new wife and mother for her family. Clean eating and regular exercise are a big part of her story. Here is what she shared with us… I suffered from […]
How Do Elimination Diet Plans Help People?
Elimination diets are also known as “free-from” diets and include some very popular types of eating plans, like paleo, gluten-free, sugar-free and dairy-free, just to name a few. Similarly, more people are becoming health-conscious about what they are fueling their bodies with and are deciding to eat organically and largely chemical-free, which spurs a diet […]
6 Top Vegetarian Sources of Protein
Protein is an incredibly important aspect of a healthy diet. Many people get their daily protein needs met with meat but for vegetarians and vegans it can be difficult to get enough if you don’t realize that you can get enough protein from a variety of plant-based sources. Protein is the nutrient responsible for many body […]
Q&A: Plant Based Eating Twitter Chat with Tracye McQuirter, MPH
Giveaway!!! – We gave away a signed copy of “By Any Greens Necessary” courtesy of Tracye McQuirter! Book Winner: Nikki Williams Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway! April Twitter Chat Q&A: On April 16th we hosted a Plant-based Eating Chat on Twitter (hashtag: #BWLW – @blackweightloss) with Special Guest Tracye McQuirter, MPH, Best-Selling Author […]
April Twitter Chat: Plant-based Eating with Special Guest Tracye McQuirter, MPH, Best-Selling Author of By Any Greens Necessary
On Thursday, April 16th at 8 pm (EST) BWLW will host a twitter chat on plant-based eating with best-selling author, nutritionist and long-time vegan Tracye McQuirter, MPH. Join us! #BWLW We will chat about the benefits of eating a plant-based diet, how to get started with this lifestyle and tips on making eating more plant […]
Glenda lost 75 pounds
May 2016 – Glenda is still on a mission. “Still going strong! I’m down to 197 pounds from 323 pounds! I’m determined to make it to my goal! I am still meatless and I workout 5 days a week for one hour, rain or shine.” Nov 2015 – Glenda wrote in to let us know that […]
Cleana lost 66 pounds
Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Cleana lost 66 pounds. Drawing strength from God and lots of encouragers, she has been able to lose weight and improve her health. She shared with us about how she changed her lifestyle… Hello, my name is Cleana, I’ve gone from weighing 289 pounds to 223 pounds (height: 5’7″). I’m […]
April 2015 Challenge: Plant-Based and Moving It!
It is time to go Meatless and “Move It” in April! BWLW is challenging you to eat Plant-Based Meals and get your body Moving with our April Exercise Calendar (you’ll find the calendar below). Plant-Based Eating for 14 Days – 2 Options Commit to eating 1-2 plant-based meals per day. Commit to eating plant-based meals 80-100% of the […]
Lateefah lost 106 pounds
Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Lateefah lost 106 pounds. She embraced exercise, eating a more plant-based diet and green smoothies. Check out what she shared with us about her weight loss journey… Hello! My is Lateefah I would love to share my story. I’ve lost 106 lbs through diet and exercise. It took about […]
