Natasha wrote us to share her weight loss journey. She lost 280 pounds, more than half of her original body weight of 490 pounds, with gastric bypass. Here is what she shared with us: My Name is Natasha. I’m 38 years old and I live in Tacoma, Washington. I had Gastric Bypass weight reduction surgery […]
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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 […]
Devona lost 300 pounds
You’ve got to read Devona‘s amazing weight loss story. She started at 730 pounds and has lost 300 pounds. That is AMAZING and we are so proud of her!! She lost the first 100 without surgery to qualify for gastric bypass. Here is what she had to say about her journey: “My name is Devona. I […]
Myra lost 60 pounds with weight loss surgery, eating right and exercise
Let’s show some BWLW love to Myra. She lost 60 pounds with lab-band weight loss surgery. Before the surgery, she started exercising and eating right to prepare. Here is what she shared with us: Hello my name is Myra, I started my weight loss journey in 2012. I decided I was tired of gaining weight […]
Tracie lost 84 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Tracie. She lost 84 pounds with gastric bypass weight loss surgery, learning to prepare healthy meals and working out. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Tracie Bell and I’m a working mother of five. In 2001 after giving birth to my twin […]
Kia lost 155 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Kia lost 155 pounds. This 5’4″ mom has been dealing with her weight all of her life and had lap band weight loss surgery but gained the weight back. She credits Weight Watchers, Zumba, bootcamp, walking and running as a big part of her transformation. Despite personal tragedy, she […]
Courtney lost 186 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some love to Courtney! She is a long time member of BWLW and was one of the first people featured on our Facebook page (before we had a blog). She lost 186 pounds after having vertical sleeve weight reduction surgery about 7 years ago. She wrote to us to update her story: “My […]
Stephanie lost 146 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some BWLW love to Stephanie who lost 146 pounds with gastric bypass surgery. She no longer suffers from hypertension, diabetes and sleep apnea. Her motivation was her husband and two children. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Stephanie and I’m from Orlando FL. I am a 30 year old wife […]
SeBrina lost 140 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to SeBrina who lost 140 pounds with Gastric Bypass, changing her eating habits and working out. She doesn’t consider surgery a quick fix and realizes that she has to work at being healthy everyday. Here is what she shared with us: I gained my weight due to […]
