Update Oct 2019: Jul lost 60 pounds. She initially shared her story with us back in 2015 and she is still going strong. God is good! I have maintained my weight since the last update. My greatest tip is water intake. I can not overemphasize drinking water. Also, I like slices of cucumbers mixed with […]
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What’s the Cause of Menstrual Cycle Weight Gain?
Many women will agree that they not only feel emotionally crabby or irritable during their period but also feel bloated. A common concern is that you might actually be gaining real weight during your period as well. This can be especially worrisome to women who are trying to lose weight already. The truth is, yes, you […]
Tyria lost 90 pounds
Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Tyria lost 90 pounds. This proud mom of 3 went from a size 20 to a size 12 by making practical changes. She wanted to get healthy for her family and avoid the negative effects of high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Hello, I would like to share my story. […]
Nina lost 80 pounds
I have been on vacation for the past few days in Miami and have fully reaped the benefits of my labor. I was going to wear 1pc swimsuits but I said screw it. Miami is getting this mommy tummy AND these tiger stripes. I’m going to be completely honest with you in that I have […]
How Do Hormones from Your Cycle and Stress Affect Your Weight?
Hormones are responsible for everything from sexual functions to controlling the metabolism. Unfortunately, these hormones can also cause weight gain for many women. If you’ve noticed a couple extra pounds on the scale even though you’ve had no change in diet and exercise, you might be experiencing hormone-induced weight gain. Menstrual Cycles and Weight Gain Naturally, […]
How Can a Calorie Deficit Help You Lose?
A common term you’ll hear when researching weight loss or dieting is “calorie deficit”. A calorie deficit occurs when you eat less calories than you burn in a day. This deficit in calories is what the basis of many diet regimens rely upon for results. Calorie Deficits and Weight Loss Calorie deficits and weight loss […]
Update: Heather lost 50 pounds
Update Aug 2018: We’ve been following Heather‘s story since 2012 and she has worked hard to keep the weight off. I shared my story 5 years ago, I wanted to let BWLW know that I’m still going strong. I’m now a Zumba instructor and love encouraging others to meet their weight loss goals. I was able to […]
Roleen lost 80 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Roleen lost 80 pounds and has kept the weight off for years. After years of unhealthy eating and a diagnosis of pre-diabetes she decided to change her life and fight obesity. Here is what she shared with us about her journey… What was your motivation? What inspired you? I […]
Fighting PCOS: Kiah lost 55 pounds
Update: We featured Kiah‘s amazing story a year ago. She’s maintained her weight loss and dropped 8 more pounds. “I am down a total of 55lbs and have about 50 more to lose. I’m off my medication and losing weight naturally with PCOS. I’ve lost more inches than anything! I’m also teaming up with doctors […]
Breast Cancer Survivor: Tracey Dickson lost 40 pounds
Update 2017: Tracey wrote in to share that she is 9 years breast cancer free and has continued to keep the weight off that she lost after gaining weight during treatment. She is fit and fabulous at 50 years old. I just wanted to take a moment and give you a weight loss/breast cancer update! […]
