Sajata lost 99 pounds by changing her eating habits, walking and drinking lots of water. She went from 269 pounds to 170 pounds. “I cut back a lot on bread, pasta, rice, chips, and soda. I started drinking lots of water and eating my favorite veggies. I also baked my meats. Walking was my main […]
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Kenisha lost 105 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some BWLW love to Kenisha who has lost 105 pounds over the course of two years with weight loss surgery, exercise and eating right. “I started my weight loss journey on March 21st 2011. I have since lost 105 lbs over the course of two years. I under went Gastric Bypass surgery to […]
Lana lost 62 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Proud Alpha Kappa Alpha soror Lana lost 62 pounds with SmartLipo, Weight Watchers, exercise and changing her diet. Here is her story: “I have struggled with losing weight for about 8 years. I tried waking, working out and even Jenny Craig, Nutri- System, Atkins Diet to name a few. […]
Updated: Avonna lost 115 pounds
Updated Dec 2013: Avonna has lost a total of 115 pounds. She wrote in to update blog post we did on her back in April. “As of today I am 115 lbs down! I jog almost everyday, a strength train and I challenge myself to new challenges.! It’s been a thought year but I have […]
Week 1 Check-in – April 2013 Challenge – Avoiding Processed Foods
Week 1 Check-in! – It’s Day 7 of our April Challenge and I’ve already heard a number of good check-in reports from ladies participating in the challenge. I want to hear about how your first week has gone. What has your experience been trying to avoid processed food and getting 5 days of cardio exercise […]
Nekita lost 145 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Proud Delta Sigma Theta soror, Nekita lost 145 pounds with the help of Weight Watchers and by working out. Here is what she shared with us: “On September 8, 2008, I joined Weight Watchers weighing in at 288 pounds. In September 2009, I had lost 110 pounds and was weighing […]
Krystle lost 115 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Krystle lost 115 pounds. She credits changing her eating habis and eating 1300 calories per day. “I did it the natural way. No surgery! I took the before picture in May 2012 and the after picture in February 2013 with a total weight loss of 115 pounds! I just […]
Janette Colantonio lost 243 pounds
Update Feb 2015: Update Nov 2013: Jeanette is now down more than 250 pounds!! April 2013 – Today’s Featured Success Story: I’m so excited to feature Janette Colantonio. She lost 243 pounds, down from 412 pounds, the old fashioned way. Eating right and exercise. Her story is AMAZING and I’m so proud of her. We featured […]
Ebonie lost 96 pounds with weight loss surgery
Ebonie lost 96 pounds with weight loss surgery. She is a mother of 4 and proud wife who didn’t want obesity or health issues to take her away from her family. “Hi, my name is Ebonie and I had Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy surgery last July. I have struggled with my weight for over ten years and […]
Sherry lost 30 pounds in 28 days by juicing
Today’s featured success story: Black Women Losing Weight Online Community Member Sherry lost 30 pounds in 28 days by juicing. “I started juicing February 6, 2013. I’m now 30lbs lighter and feeling awesome. Checkout my picture. I feel so great! I’m going to continue juicing to lose an additional 20lbs. My goal in the beginning was […]
