Update Oct 2015: Debra shared her story with us in 2013 and now she’s given us an update. She’s down 10 more pounds, recently ran a half marathon and is still off of high blood pressure meds. – “I shared my story with your page a while back and I just wanted you to know […]
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Make your New Year’s Resolutions Come True
Trying to lose weight? Want to turn your life’s passion into a real career? Or, do you have simpler goals like spending more time with your kids or dealing with stress. Many of you know that I’m currently a student with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. IIN has recently created a great Free guide to show […]
Glorie lost over 30 pounds
Update: Glorie lost another 10 pounds. Check out her update below. Today’s featured weight loss success story: Our international BWLW Member, Glorie, wrote us to tell us about her weight release journey. She says, “Hi there! my name is Glorie and I am in Tanzania-East Africa. Your updates inspired me a lot to change my […]
Kenya lost 130 pounds with weight loss surgery
Kenya lost 130 pounds. She wrote to us saying, “I have a weight lost story for ya. I lost over 130 lbs. I started in 2009 and I am so happy about it. My previous weight was 325 lbs. I had bariatric surgery in 2009 (gastric bypass). Now, I exercise every other day and watch […]
Keiah lost 124 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Keiah lost 124 pounds and part of her journey has been becoming vegetarian. I think that more black women should explore the benefits of vegetarianism and going vegan. Embracing a plant-based diet can be a great way to increase health and lose weight. Here is what Keiah had to […]
Marie lost 149 pounds
Marie lost 149 pounds. She wrote to us to share her story. “I love ur page. I started out at 338 pounds and now I weight 189 pounds. I started this journey in 2010. I stopped drinking sodas, fried foods, starchy foods, and cut out all fast foods. I love all fresh veggies, shrimp and […]
Malikah lost 138 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Malikah lost 138 pounds by eating right and exercising. She is proof that consistency and hard work will PAY OFF if you stick with it. Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey: “My weight loss journey started Jan 2011. I decided to start making […]
Latese lost 134 pounds in 2 years
Update May 2016: It’s been 2 1/2 yrs and Latese is still maintaining her success. She’s lost 162 pounds. “I have learned self discipline and that we can be our own worst enemies. My children drive me and I will do anything to be around them as long as I can. Meal prep and planning is […]
Arlena lost 122 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Arlena lost 122 pounds with weight loss surgery (gastric bypass) and inspired her sixteen year old to lose 102 pounds without surgery while eating right and exercising with her. Here is what Arlena shared with us about her weight loss journey: “Hi, my name is Arlena. I was overweight so […]
Gerlande lost 65 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Gerlande lost 65 pounds going from 235 lbs to 170 lbs. Zumba was a big part of her weight loss success and she is now a Zumba instructor. I asked her what she did in terms of eating and exercise and this is what she shared with me: “I […]
