What are Macronutrients? Macronutrients are the essential energy sources the body needs to burn fat and build muscle. The macros refer to protein, fat and carbohydrates. You need all three to provide the body with the right fuel to function in a healthy manner. While many diets focus on fat burning, bodybuilders know that the […]
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Kimmy lost 80 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Kimmy lost 80 pounds with exercise and changing her eating habits. I’d like to share my health journey details with you. When I first started out, I was going on 230 pounds. It was really difficult doing energy consuming activities. All I wanted to do was play on the computer […]
Kitamu lost 67 pounds
Let’s show some love to Kitamu on her 67 pound weight loss. She has gone from 415 pounds to 348 pounds. Her motivation was being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). “I’m 30 years old and I’ve lost a total of 67 pounds. I started at 415 pounds and I’m currently at 348 pounds. I […]
Theresa lost 178 pounds with weight loss surgery
Theresa lost 178 pounds with weight loss surgery (gastric bypass). Her weight loss journey has brought her to a place where she was able let go of what was weighing down her mind and learn to love herself. “I started this journey a year ago, weighing in at 356 pounds to be exact. Food has […]
Imana lost 44 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Imana lost 44.8 pounds with the Weight Watchers program and an exercise bootcamp. She wrote to us on Feb 10th saying: “I am currently doing Weight Watchers and have lost a total of 44.8lbs. Here are my before and after photos, but still on this journey! I just joined Jump […]
Monica shares her life changing weight loss surgery journey
Recently, Monica sent us her very detailed weight loss story. She provides in detail the background behind her decision to have weight loss surgery at 256 pounds (4ft, 11″ tall). I think her story reflects that weight loss surgery is not only a very personal choice, but also one that is not just about losing […]
Veronica lost 50 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Veronica lost 50 pounds after having a baby. Here is what she had to say about losing the post-baby weight: “Love your page here’s my story – I had a baby in 4/2010 & a year later as you can see, I still carried the baby weight. Very frustrated, […]
Amber has lost 45 pounds!
We are sending out BWLW Love to our Featured Success Story of the Day, Amber, who has lost 45 pounds, going from 207 to 162. She’s a mother of 3 as well!! Note: One of photos is flipped so that the comparison could be the same. She still has the tattoo. This caused some controversy […]
Pamela lost 30 pounds in 60 days!
Pamela is today’s featured success story! She says, “60 days ago I started on a journey, no meat, no dairy, no bread, no sugar, nothing white.. and 60 days straight in the gym sometimes while doing Insanity in the morings or afternoons as well. It was difficult but God saw me through I begin to […]
Dating Blogger Kitty has gone from 186 to 157
BWLW Facebook Member and Dating Blogger Kitty has gone from 186 down to 157. She says, “If the BMI Mass Index was developed in a Caucasian context… and It is less accurate in non-white populations…why do doctors use this same index on minorities knowing that it is inaccurate? How can minorities fight the war on […]