It is safe to say that Americans as a whole are addicted to sugar and eat far too much of it. According to research done in the last few years (supported by the USDA), the average American will consume roughly 75 pounds of sugar per year. Imagine stocking your pantry with fifteen 5 lb bags of sugar […]
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Anita lost over 50 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Anita lost 53 pounds by working out with a boot camp workout group and changing her eating habits. Here is what she shared with us: Hello BWLW, my name is Anita. I have lost over 50 pounds in the last ten months. My biggest motivation was one of my […]
Why Quick Fix Detox Diets Don’t Work
I just wanted to take some time out to address the concept of quick fix detox diets vs. using foods, herbs, fiber (psyllium husk) and natural things, like apple cider vinegar, to help the body detox. Let me say from the start that I’m not anti-detox. I do juice fasts and smoothie fasts to detox. […]
What is the difference between good carb and bad carbs?
It is not surprising to hear someone say that they are on carb-free or low carb diet. This is because carbs are thought to be a main contributor to weight gain, and some carbs are. There are good carbs and bad carbs, and both have different impacts on a person’s health and waistline. Telling […]
Angelic has lost more than 70 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Angelic has lost more than 70 pounds. She says, “My before and after picture! The before is from my company Christmas party 12/10/11 and the after is from 7/4/12. I have lost over 70 lbs the hard way-Eliminating white sugar, flour, bread, pasta, and processed foods. Doing the work—Walking, drinking […]
Breakfast without Refined Sugar and White Flour
Hey Ladies, One of the questions I’ve been getting as we begin our November Challenge is “What can I eat for breakfast as I try to avoid refined sugar and white flour?”. I know that it’s a challenge because so many breakfast foods have these ingredients in them. My main suggestion is that you eat […]
Our First Saturday Check-in: BWLW November Challenge
Ladies, it’s time to login to www.blackwomenlosingweight.com and post your weekly check-in for the November challenge! Please take some time on Saturday or Sunday to let us know. Post your check-in as a status message or blog post. How are you doing with our exercise goal of 5 days per week? This was not a […]
