Today’s featured weight loss success story: April lost 70 pounds by focusing on portion control and faith. She is an inspirational example of a wife and she has transformed herself. Here is what she shared with us: I just want to say…. THANKS!! This page has been so inspiring and uplifting! It shows exactly why […]
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Teresa lost 50 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Teresa who has lost 50 pounds. She recently ran her first 5k and is a Black Girls Run member. Here is what she had to say: Just wanted to share. The pic on the left is 2 1/2 years ago. The pic on the right is […]
Kellie lost 109 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Kellie lost 109 pounds in 14 months by changing her eating habits, juicing and embracing regular exercise. I started at 367 pounds and I am now 258 pounds. I’m still a work in progress. I have lot’s more to go !!! Once again, all hard work. I have been […]
Brandie lost 28 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Brandie who has lost 28 pounds. She was motivated by people thinking she was with child when she wasn’t. I lost the weight by keeping track of my calorie intake with sparkpeople.com and through cardio (cycling, step aerobics, jogging) and weight training (Les Mills Body Pump). I […]
Lisa lost 59 pounds
Today’s featured before and after: My Sigma Gamma Rho soror Lisa lost 59 pounds with the help of Weight Watchers, changing her eating habits and working out. Here is what she had to share: Firstly, I enjoy your Facebook and webpage. I too am on a weight loss journey that as of today has allowed […]
Crystal lost 201.8 pounds with weight loss surgery
Crystal lost 201.8 pounds after having gastric weight loss surgery in 2011 at 369 pounds. She has transformed her body and her health. Here is what she shared with BWLW: I just wanted to submit my story. On April 28, 2011, I had Gastric Bypass surgery. My highest weight was 369 pounds. As of […]
Tiffany lost 109 pounds
Weight Loss Story Update Mar 2014: Tiffany wrote in to let us know that she has lost an additional 20 pounds. That brings her to a total of 129 pounds down. “Hello, I have made it from having lost 186 pounds when my story was posted originally to now weighing 166 pounds! Still trying to […]
Kathleen lost 80 pounds
Update from Kathleen (Jan 2014): “So, I am now down 107 pounds with 40 more to go. Here are some updated photos.” Original Post: Tonight, we’re showing some BWLW love to Kathleen on her 80 pound weight loss. She graduates from college this month and she can now fit both legs in one of her […]
What is the Master Cleanse and Why Should I Avoid it?
The master cleanse is an extremely severe fasting program. It’s also known to be a detox program. It is not a DIET. Most guides or books on the subject ask a person who starts this program needs to commit at least 10 days but some suggest up to 40 days (40 days is crazy). […]
There is no quick fix when it comes to weight loss
Today’s Inspiration: There is no quick fix. There is no magic plan for weight loss that works for EVERYBODY. Stop looking for it. No shortcuts. Losing weight takes time and can be hard, but you have to embrace that and move out of your comfort zone. If you have health issues, get them addressed and […]
