I’m doing a tip everyday for our October Challenge and here is today’s tip: Use Daily Deal Sites to find special offers and discounts. Are you familiar with Daily Deal sites like LivingSocial and Groupon? Well you might be missing out on deals for local exercise bootcamps, yoga classes, healthy meals at restaurants, local food […]
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Weight Loss on a Budget Tip #2: High Intensity Exercise Routines on Youtube
I am a firm believer that 70% or more of the weight loss equation is about what you eat, but moving your body to burn calories is part of the plan too. These days, you don’t have pay for a gym membership to figure calorie burn into your weight loss plan. There are lots of […]
Baria lost 55 pounds
55 pounds gone! Baria wrote in to tell us how the Fitness Center founded by another sister we featured (Lakeishea) has helped her lose weight. I love it when one person’s personal victory and ministry helps others to find greater health and wellness. Sisters helping Sisters! “I am Baria Jordan and I’m 27 years old. […]
6 Exercise Options for People with Bad Knees
People have bad knees for a variety of reasons. It can be from overuse, under use, past injuries, being overweight, having arthritis or many other disorders that affect the joint. The new thinking on joints is that staying in motion is more beneficial to keeping your mobility than avoiding movement. For many people, the benefits […]
Latoya lost 72 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some BWLW lost to Latoya. She lost 72 pounds with LapBand surgery. Here is what she shared with us: I love that we are here motivating one another, I wanted to share my story!! I have lost 72lbs. My motivation is my son. I made the decision to become a healthier me, so […]
Blanche lost 48 pounds
Today’s weight loss before and after story: Blanche lost 48 pounds with My Fitness Pal, Zumba, Body Pump classes and running. Here is what she shared with us: I gained the a weight from being pregnant and it never came off! I was very sad about not being able to wear my former clothes. One […]
Stephanie lost 71 pounds
Let’s show some BWLW love to Stephanie. This proud mom lost 71 pounds by eating right, working out and drinking lots of water. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Stephanie and I’m a single mom of two kids. Pretty much, I have been struggling all my life with my weight. I […]
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 […]
Natalie lost 112 pounds
Update 2015: “It has been 2 years and I have kept my weight off. I did gain 30lbs last year, but I quickly turned it around. The BWLW Facebook page has helped me and kept me focused. I was able to lose the 30 pounds I gained plus and 11 lbs. Today, I weigh 174 […]
Tyreea lost over 30 pounds
Update 2017: Tyreea lost 50 pounds. Her husband has joined her on this journey and both have seen their blood pressure improve. Exercise, green smoothies and healthy eating habits have helped her continue to lose weight. The picture on the left is from March 2012 and the picture on the right is from March 2017. My husband […]
