For the past several years, the news media, health publications and the CDC have heavily publicized the topic of weight in this country and the fact that Americans are getting heavier. In fact, more than 60-percent of people are considered overweight or obese. What’s the difference? An adult with a BMI (body mass index) of […]
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Dawn’s Journey to Health and Helping Others
Today I want to share the story of personal trainer Dawn Zaczkiewicz. Her story isn’t about loosing weight but it is about becoming a healthier woman and now helping others. She is the owner and lead trainer at Achieve Fitness San Diego, a military wife and proud mother of 4. I’m posting this story because no […]
Stacey lost over 180 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Stacey lost over 180 pounds by exercising and calorie counting. She started her weight loss journey at 384 pounds. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Stacey Yvonne and I started my journey back in 2005. I was working at Flowers Bakery and we were […]
June Clean Eating Challenge
In June, the Black Women Losing Weight sisterhood will focus on cleaning up our eating. To do that, we will do what is commonly called “clean eating”. So you may ask, “What is Eating Clean?“. When you eat clean you will be eating unprocessed, whole foods that are prepared or cooked in ways that don’t add extra […]
Office Health: 10 Tips for Working Women from Coach P
Black Women Losing Weight member and Holistic Health Coach, Coach P shared these 10 healthy tips to help working women to stay healthy with me an I thought I’d pass them on to the group. 1. Try one new fruit, bean, or veggie once a week to add to your lunchtime salad. You can make a […]
Kick Fat’s Butt!!
Today’s Inspiration | If someone was trying to take your life, you would fight them. If they were trying to rob you of your joy, you would resist. You have to take the same stance when it comes to defending your health and wellness agains t a bad diet and lack of exercise. It’s Day […]
Divine Beauty is Not Defined by the Scale
Today’s Inspiration | “You are beautiful now! Losing weight will not make your more beautiful in the most sacred and pure sense. Sure it may enhance the physical manifestation of your beauty, but your size alone can not make you beautiful. Your beauty is a divine gift that you’ve had since birth. If you don’t […]
How has the Smoothie Challenge been so far?
Hey BWLW sistahood, It’s Day 24 and I’m feeling good. I’m down 8 lbs!! I’ve heard some great feedback on Facebook and our online community and I just wanted to post here on the blog so that ladies can share their thoughts on the Smoothie Challenge. Have you lost weight? Have you seen any changes […]
Balance Beauty and Wellness Priorities
Today’s Inspiration | For many ladies, the time and money connected to beautification is not an afterthought, it’s a priority. That might not be you. You may have a great balance of beauty priorities and health priorities. So if it doesn’t apply, ignore the next part. If it is you, consider this. If you can […]
Black Women Must Support Each Other on this Weight Loss Journey
Today’s Inspiration | African American women, Let ‘s support one another as we walk this journey to health together. You may not agree with another sista’s methods. You may feel that someone should work harder or is taking an easy route. This should not get in the way of us connecting and supporting each other. […]
