Weight Loss Story: Camille lost 35 pounds in 3 months. She went to the doctor for a tetanus shot and left with a prescription for high blood pressure medication. That’s when knew that it was time for a healthy lifestyle change. High intensity interval training, cardio workouts and healthy eating are some of tools she’s used. Check […]
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How to Recognize and Address Emotional Eating
There are two types of hunger: physiologic hunger and hedonic hunger. Physiologic hunger occurs when we’ve not eaten for a period of time- our stomachs are empty, and our bodies respond accordingly, asking us for fuel with hunger cues- a sense of emptiness, a rumbling of the stomach. Physiologic hunger and physiologic hunger cues are […]
Rokecia lost 47 pounds
Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Rokecia lost 47 pounds. She was dealing with high blood pressure and PCOS, and was put on hormone replacement therapy and blood pressure meds. Subsequent weight gain led to depression and more meds. At the advice of her doctor, she started her journey by reducing her calories and exercising […]
Annie lost 97 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Annie lost 97 pounds and has kept it off for 3 years. She knows that “If hunger is not the problem, then food is not the answer.” Her freedom came from working to heal from the root of her weight gain, sexual assault in her teens. Once she took that step, she […]
Update: Madelyn lost 54 pounds through the ups and downs
Update 2017: Madelyn lost 6 more pounds for a total of 60 pounds gone. Check out her recent before and after. I’ve definitely come a long way and I’m never turning back! #weightlossjourney #weightlossbeforeandafter #weightlosstransformation #weightloss #NoPainNoGain #Healthy #FitGirlMotivation #FitFam #iWorkout #NotAddictedImCommitted #fbf #GirlsWhoLift #fitgirlfollow #fitgirlvarsity #fitgirlsguide #60PoundsDown 💪💖 A post shared by Maddy (@fitgirlmadelyn) […]
Deshawn lost 58 pounds
Transformation of the Day: Deshawn lost 58 pounds. After taking a close look at her wedding and honeymoon photos, she realized that she gained a significant amount of weight over the past few years. Many of us can relate to how the pounds can creep on while dating and nesting in a relationship. This BWLW Sista been keeping […]
Yalonda lost 107 pounds
Weight Loss Transformation of the Day: Yalonda lost 107 pounds. At 300 pounds, walking and eating clean helped her release lots of pounds, but pregnancy and overeating caused much of the weight she lost to come right back. After giving birth, she recommitted to the healthy habits that worked for her and is now in “One-derland”, […]
Fit Educator Vicki lost 5 dress sizes
Weight Loss Story: Vicki slimmed down 5 dress sizes with brisk walking, clean eating and drinking lots of infused water. This “Fit Educator” suffered a debilitating back injury and 3 months of immobility caused lots of weight gain. When she was able to start walking again, her healthy lifestyle journey began and she hasn’t given […]
5 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
For many people, the holiday season is the high point of their year. However, some people tend to dread the thought of holidays coming because they more likely to gain some weight during the holidays. Not giving in to the temptation of limitless wining and dining during the holiday season can require a tremendous amount of willpower. Since holidays […]
Iesha lost 130 pounds
Update Dec 2016: We shared Iesha’s story a little over a year ago and she has maintained her success. Check out her update and read about how she lost 130 pounds (below the update). I wanted to thank the administrators for this site for allowing me to be heard. It is so important to have […]
