Update from Helen (posted Oct 2013): “I just want to share with you that I’m finally down to 64 pounds [down from 310] doing the same thing I was doing. Here’s a couple pictures so you can see the results.” Original Post Let’s show some love to Helen. She lost 54 pounds down, from 310 […]
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The Benefits of Chia Seeds
Most of us know the Chia seeds from the holiday commercials about Chia pets, or maybe you have experimented with the Chia herb gardens. What more and more people are starting to realize is that the Chia seed can bring an enormous benefit to their lives as a part of their diet. Over the past […]
Are Breast Cancer and Being Overweight Linked?
How is being overweight and breast cancer linked? If you follow health news then you know that research has shown a link between being overweight and an increased risk breast cancer. The link is only just beginning to be understood by scientists and it is revealing some facts that should have a very positive influence […]
Recipes – Free Vegetarian Meal Plan Week 3
Here are the Recipes for Week 3 of our Vegetarian Meal Plan and Shopping List. If you missed weeks 1 and 2, here are the links: Week 1 -Vegetarian Meal Plan Week 2 – Vegetarian Meal Plan Frequently used recipes: Side Salad 2 cups of greens (spinach, romaine, your choice) ¼ cucumber 8 cherry tomatoes […]
Free Vegetarian Meal Plan – Week 3
It’s time for Week 3 of BWLW’s free 4 week vegetarian meal. As I’ve said before, If you are going pescatarian, lacto-ovo-tarian or vegan, you can modify these plans for your needs. Also, I’ve created a list of tips to help you use this meal plan. You will find the week 3 shopping list below. Vegetarian […]
Lisa lost 59 pounds
Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Lisa lost 59 pounds with programs like the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program and Weight Watchers. She also embraced walking and jogging. Read about how she lost the pounds and beat a diagnosis of pre-diabetes: “The company I work for started a wellness program in March of 2012, which included […]
Aquonette lost 48 pounds
Let’s show some love to Aquonette. She lost 48 pounds, going from a size 22 to a size 14. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey: What was your motivation? My names is Aquonette, for the last 20 years I’ve struggled with being overweight and the medical problems associated with obesity. After […]
Free Clean Eating Meal Plan – Week 3
It’s time for Week 3 of our Free Clean Eating Meal plan! I’ve included nutrition counts for you. The meals for week one are 1600-1725 calories. I’m making the assumption that you are working out, so there needs to be enough nutrition to support that. If you want less calories, you can change the […]
Lucinda lost 90 pounds
Lucinda lost 90 pounds with a medically supervised diet plan and by working out. Her health was improved in a number of ways. She is no longer diabetic or dealing with sleep apnea. Here is what she shared with us: I would like to share my weight loss journey. Hopefully it will encourage someone somewhere […]
Pamela lost 32 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Pamela! She lost 32 pounds. She credits 22 pounds of her weight loss to following our monthly challenges. Here is what she had to say about losing the weight: In the before picture I was 202 pounds! I was losing weight slowly but it was when […]
