Let’s celebrate this sista’s weight loss. Proud mom Jaye lost 55 pounds, going from 215 to 160 pounds. Here is what she shared with us about how she lost the weight: “My weightloss journey started when I saw a picture of myself from Halloween. In my minds eye, I wasnt overweight. I was so busy being […]
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Can Going Gluten Free Help You Lose Weight?
In dieting, we all know that there are many diets and so many different plans. Choosing one may be overwhelming. When new concepts appear on the weight loss market, there are always people willing to give the new plan a try hoping it will be “the plan” that finally works. There are several new diets […]
What Is Body Mass Index and Why Should You Care?
When it comes to determining the state of your well being, sometimes it all seems to come down to numbers – your weight, blood pressure, cholesterol. All of these numbers give doctors an idea of how healthy you are. A vital number that measures your health and overall risk for disease is the BMI or […]
Updated: Tanisha lost 120 pounds
Update 2/12/14: We checked in on Tanisha today and learned that she is now down an additional 40 pounds from our original post in Aug 2013! That’s a total of 120 pounds. Original Post: Today’s featured weight loss journey: Tanisha lost 80 pounds with no gimmicks (just eating right and exercise) after trying other […]
Free Clean Eating Meal Plan – Week 2
Here is your Clean Eating Meal Plan for Week 2! Remember to modify this plan for your nutritional and health needs. If you need more or less calories, modify the plan for your goals. The meals for week one are approximately 1650-1730 calories. I’m making the assumption that you are working out, doing at least 4 […]
Tanya lost 247 pounds with weight loss surgery
Tanya lost 247 pounds going 465 to 218 pounds with gastric bypass weight reduction surgery. She was suffering from a number of weight/eating related chronic health issues before surgery. She shared her photos and told us a little about her journey as well: “Hi, my name is Tanya L. I have had a successful weight […]
Telita lost 60 pounds with Lap-Band Surgery
Telita recently had Lap-Band weight loss surgery and has lost 60 pounds so far. She overcame an abusive relationship and chronic pain to find love and greater health. Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey: First, let me start by saying I have never been a small person, but I was […]
Towanda lost 47 pounds
Towanda lost 47 pounds by working out at the gym and eating clean. Here is what she shared about losing the weight: Hello there!! I wanted my before and after photos posted on your website for motivational and inspirational purposes. I have fought with weight problems for many years but finally I am almost out […]
Lakesha lost 178 pounds
Today’s weight loss story: The fabulous Lakesha lost 178 pounds by eating right and working out on the regular. Although she had been approved for weight loss surgery, she decided not to go through with it. Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey: “I’m sure I topped the scales at […]
Anissa lost 76 pounds
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 […]
