Update 2016: “I am in competition with no-one. I run my own race. I have no desire to play the game of being better than anyone, in any way, shape or form. I just aim to improve, to be better than I was before. That’s me and I am free.” Facebook: Miss Curvy and Fit […]
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3 Pros and 3 Cons of Low-Carb Diets
Low-carb diets arrived on the scene in the early 1970s with the introduction of the Atkins diet. While time has shown that this restrictive eating style poses numerous health risks and only a few benefits, newer versions of the low-carb diet – less restrictive ones – are still extremely popular among those hoping to shed […]
Lorraine lost 204 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: My Sigma Gamma Rho Soror Lorraine lost 204 pounds. She has transformed her life and her health by eating clean, learning how to make the right food choices, walking and doing Zumba on her Wii. Here is what she shared with us: What was your motivation? My […]
Tumeka lost 60 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Tumeka for her 60 pound weight loss with Chris Powell’s book and workout DVD. Chris is the host and main personal trainer on”Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition”. She says it took 2 years, but the old saying says “Slow and steady wins the race” and she […]
Constance lost 138 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Proud mom Constance is sharing her weight loss journey with us this morning. Over the course of 6 years and having 2 children, she has brought her weight from 280 pounds down to 142 pounds, losing a total of 138 pounds. I think her story is realistic, because […]
Mika lost 39 pounds with weight loss surgery
Mika lost 39 pounds with gastric sleeve weight loss surgery. Let’s show her some love for sharing her journey with us. She was inspired by another story we featured and found a mentor. Here is what she had to say: Hello, My name is Mika. I am a mom of eight children who has been struggling […]
Juice Fasting for Weight Loss
By Guest Blogger and BWLW Member Carla Douglin of Raw Raw Life Juice fasting is normally used to give your body а rest, and to allow accumulated waste/gunge to be removed. During а typical juice fast, nothing but juices and fresh water are consumed. Because of this, the body relies partly on its stored excess fat for fuel, […]
Renee lost 147 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some BWLW love to Renee who lost 147 pounds with gastric bypass weight loss surgery. This is what she shared with us: Hi, just wanted to write to you about my journey. I was always a big girl and then through some years of just not caring, I managed to gain up to […]
How Peer Pressure Can Make You Fat: Dealing with Friends with Unhealthy Habits
There’s no denying the power of peer pressure, especially among teens. Even adults are not immune. Peer pressure is everywhere – work, school, church and at home. You may think that you’re above the influence of others, but few people are completely. If you’re doubtful, just think about the last time someone commented negatively on […]
Faren lost 80 pounds
Today’s weight loss before and after story: Faren lost 80 pounds by exercising (sometimes with Zumba for her Wii) and low carb eating. Here is more information about her weight loss journey: Hello, my name is Faren and I started my weight loss journey July 1, 2012. I reached the highest weight I had ever […]
