The amazing 5’2″ Fitness Diva Anissa Mcunu stopped by our Facebook page and shared her before and after photos and her story with us. She lost 76 pounds. This mom of 3 is truly an inspiration and started competing at 42 years old. I first learned of her on BWLW member Wiltrina‘s Facebook page (Wiltrina is […]
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Doretta lost 190 pounds
The featured weight loss story of the day comes from Doretta who has lost 190 pounds. She had diabetes and high blood pressure as her motivation. She joined a medically supervised program which showed her how to get healthier, lose pounds and change her habits. Here is what she had to say: Hi, my name […]
Ariel lost 135 pounds with weight loss surgery
Weight Loss Story: Ariel lost 135 pounds with gastric sleeve weight reduction surgery and went from a size 28 to a size 18. Here is what she shared with us: Hi, I’m Ariel. I went from 355 pounds and a size 28 to 220 pounds and a size 18. My weight loss took two years […]
Kelli lost 109 pounds
Today’s’ featured weight loss story: Kelli lost 109 pounds with the tried and true method of eating right and exercising. She is preparing for her first marathon in October. She shared her story with us. Check it out: I started my weight loss journey two years ago. I took on the challenge because I wanted to lose […]
Denise lost 65 pounds
Update Aug 2014: Denise sent in an update! She’s lost 15 more pounds for a total of 80 pounds. She says, “I’m trying to lose 100 lbs total. I’m watching what I eat, counting calories, cutting out soda, eating less breads and exercising. I feel so much better. Though I still have diabetes, I no longer have […]
Shayla lost 40 pounds
Shayla lost 40 pounds with workout DVDs and changing her eating habits. She realized that even though she was working out, she didn’t start to really lose weight until she cleaned up her eating habits. Here is what she shared: A few years back, I was at a job I hated, didn’t like the way […]
Beth lost 62 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Beth. She lost 62 pounds by making healthy food choices, running and she is now a Zumba instructor. Here is what she shared with us: Hi!! My name is Beth Jones. I am 48 years old. About 16 months ago, I decided to take full control […]
Jamilah lost 61 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss story: Jamilah lost 61 pounds by eating clean, drinking green smoothies and working out regularly. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Jamilah and my motivation to lose weight was inspired by my children and myself. I woke up one day (March 17, 2010), and realized I was […]
Mia lost 31 pounds
Mia lost 31 pounds with a low carb diet and the help of a good friend. Here is what she shared with us: Hello my name is Mia and I would like to share my story. I started my transformation in February 2012. I’ll never forget going to Miami with my girlfriends for a birthday […]
Taneisha lost 50 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Taneisha lost 50 pounds by working out, joining a local running group and changing her eating habits. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Taneisha and I’m holding it down in Detroit, MI. Too make a long story short, I realized that I gained […]
