It’s day 1 of our October 2013 Challenge. Each day I will share a tip for weight loss on a budget! My first tip, frozen food is your friend. If you are budget conscious, the frozen isle holds a lot of possibility for you. Here are some reasons why. Foods that are out of season – Frozen […]
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Keita lost 100 pounds and is still going
Featured story of the day: Keita lost 100 pounds and is still on a mission to lose more. She changed her eating habits, counted calories, and exercised regularly. Here is what she shared with us: Hi! I want to share my story. In August 2012 I ruptured a disk in my back and needed surgery. […]
5 Reasons You Should Start a Food Journal for Weight Loss
Many experts and nutritionists encourage people to keep a food journal when they are trying to lose weight. There are so many tools out there like FitBit, My Fitness Pal and the Lose It app to use as mobile or online food journals. Unfortunately, most people understand this to mean keeping obsessive count of calories […]
Brandy lost 175 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some love to Brandy. She lost 175 pounds over the course of 2 years with weight reduction surgery and changing her lifestyle habits. Here is what she shared with us about her journey to greater wellness: Hello, my name Brandy. I was 410 pounds at my heaviest weight. I decided to have the […]
Showna lost 134 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Showna lost 134 pounds. This proud mom became a workout fanatic and is now studying to be personal trainer. Here is her story and her before and after photos: “Hi BWLW. I would like to say I love your page. I’m also a BWLW and I love it!! Just […]
Baria lost 55 pounds
55 pounds gone! Baria wrote in to tell us how the Fitness Center founded by another sister we featured (Lakeishea) has helped her lose weight. I love it when one person’s personal victory and ministry helps others to find greater health and wellness. Sisters helping Sisters! “I am Baria Jordan and I’m 27 years old. […]
Free Clean Eating Meal Plan – Week 4
Here is Week #4 of BWLW’s Free Clean Eating Meal Plan! As always, we’re giving you recipes and the calorie count for the day. The plan lays out meals that amount to 1600-1725 calories per day. If you are eating less calories, you can adjust it by changing a recipe, removing a snack or […]
Overcoming Past Tragedy: Tiffany lost 41 pounds
Let’s share some Black Women Losing Weight love and positive energy with Tiffany who lost 41 pounds. She has overcome many life trials and tragedy including suicide, bipolar disorder, weight gain due to medication, and terrible abuse in her past. She is on a mission to lose weight, get healthy and live well. Here is what […]
Kia lost 50 pounds and her husband lost 67 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Kia and her husband lost the weight together and are now making healthier choices for them and their 7 children. She lost 50 pounds and he lost 67 pounds. Here is what they did to lose the weight (and before and after photos): “Just wanted to share some of […]
Unconditional Love: Diamond lost 55 pounds
Weight loss story of the Day: Diamond lost 55 pounds after the loss of her beloved husband. Found herself dealing a number of health issues and weight gain while being a caregiver to her spouse. She was able to fall in love with exercise, change her eating habits and lose weight. Here is her story: […]
