What is hypothyroidism and how does it affect weight gain and weight loss? The thyroid is a gland in the body, located at the base of the neck, which is responsible for producing a hormone that helps to regulate your basal metabolic rate (BMR). Your basal metabolic rate is the rate at which you burn […]
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What is PCOS and how does it affect weight gain and weight loss?
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has been directly linked to the weight gain in some women. If you are following all of the right practices to lose weight and haven’t made progress, or are gaining weight even though you are exercising and have reduced your caloric intake, you may want to ask your doctor about being […]
Krystina lost 103 pounds
Update June 2015: Hi, Just wanted to update you all! I’ve lost 15 lbs since you shared my story back in November 2013. I’ve been working on gaining muscle now, so hopefully I’ll have a six pack by continuing my weight training. This was all done with no surgeries. To be honest I did reach a […]
How Is High Blood Pressure Connected to Weight Loss?
More than 60-percent of U.S. adults are considered overweight. Vanity aside, carrying around a few extra pounds can have a huge impact on your health and quality of life. What’s more, among the dozens of diseases impacted by obesity – diabetes, heart disease, cancer, infections, infertility, ulcers and chronic pain – high blood pressure is […]
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 […]
Let’s Support Each Other – No Negativity
Ladies, we have to support each other on our weight loss journeys. When another sister drops pounds, we can’t just react with negativity, jealousy or criticism. We each have our own journey…the old fashioned way, various weight loss plans, weight loss surgery, etc. Weight loss is not easy. It can be a long process that […]
Taneka lost 62 pounds going from a size 16 to a size 4
Today’s Feature: Taneka lost 62 pounds going from a size 16 to a size 4. She says, “I lost loss weight by eating clean. No beef or pork , low carb intake, and lots of water. No juice or soda nothing but water and green tea. I workout 5-7 days a week at home, bike […]
Lucretia has lost 40 pounds!
Today’s Featured Weight Loss Success Story: BWLW Online Community member Lucretia has lost 40 pounds! She says, “From last September to this, I have lost 40 pounds through diet and exercise. I feel a lot healthier and I love the feeling of being able to run without pain. I feel successful and am very grateful […]
