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Robyn lost 78 pounds

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Success Story of the Day: Robyn lost 78 pounds.  This proud mother and grandmother was motivated by a family history of high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol.  She also suffered a tragedy that contributed to her weight gain.  She was able to turn her habits and her health around.   Read her success story.

Robyn success story

I am 52 years old, a mother of 4 and a grandmother of 6. I was wearing a size 16 jeans and size 2XL in dresses. I’ve lost about 80 lbs and want to lose 10 more and concentrate on toning. It has been a year of eating healthy, using my  NUTRIBULLET and exercising 5 days a week!!! If I can do it, anyone can.

My Motivation: My father has high blood pressure, high cholesterol and is diabetic.  My mother has arthritis. I started exercising and losing weight and was in pretty good shape. Then in 2011, my 2nd oldest son was in a horrific car accident, he was on life support for a week. GOD brought him through although he is still unable to walk. In the process of that and nursing him back to health I lost sight of myself. Gained weight, getting up to around 260 pounds. After seeing pictures of myself, feeling the pull of the weight AND for my son who was a health fanatic, I decided to get healthy for him as well. One year ago this month I joined the gym, started 3 days a week then started going 5, plus doing ZUMBA. Instead of driving to the gym, I started walking there. I also started counting calories. My son bought me a NUTRIBULLET for Christmas and I’ve used it everyday since. I was using the weekends as so called “cheat days” and then decided to use them as “treat days” where I would buy myself an exercise outfit, gym shoes, etc. I’m addicted to cardio and have started weight training as well. I’m also walking the track at a local High School and walking up and down the bleachers. Next month, I’m starting training with a football coach to use the tires and ropes. I didn’t start weighing myself until 5 months after I started working out. I currently weigh 182 pounds.

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Ledeatra lost 100 pounds

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Zeta Phi Beta Soror Ledeatra lost a little over 100 pounds.  She credits working out with her personal trainer and completely cleaning up her eating habits as the major factors in her journey.  Here story is today’s weight loss success story of the day.

Ledeatra weight loss story

I lost 100 lbs in 6 and half months. My motivation was that I was just plain sick and tired of being overweight. Once the new year started I contacted a personal trainer who I saw a high school classmate use.

Eating habits: I ate lean meats such as chicken (ground, breast, tenderloins) ground turkey, salmon, low sodium tuna packets.  For carbs, I mainly had green veggies such as spinach, broccoli, zucchini, asparagus. For breakfast I would mainly have Herbalife meal replacement shakes. I try to avoid any thing high in sodium, sugar or carbs.

My Workouts: 6 days a week, I workout with a trainer. We do everything from weights, jogging, treadmill, lunges, pushups, etc. I do lots of full body exercise.

Starting weight: 257.6 pounds
Current weight: 156.8 pounds

My progress so far has taken 6.5 months. My biggest advice is do not give up. I had days that the scale didn’t move or when it even went up. I had sick days and days I did not want to get out of bed but I did. For me, having a personal trainer is the difference because he has pushed me more than I thought possible. Lastly, DO YOUR RESEARCH! Just because something says low fat or low Cal does not mean it is healthy or will make u lose weight.

Instagram: @ladywatson11

Ledeatra lost 100 pounds

August 2014 Challenge Giveaway

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Update: It is time to announce the winner of our August Giveaway! Who is getting the Nutribullet?
Congratulations Rosalind Manson – red235ga

We also decided that we wanted to give 20 BWLW sistas digital copies of my Green Smoothie Guide instead of just giving away 10 copies! These ladies should look out for an email from me:
mstevenson917
Christinad
linda.perry24
thetesa.lloyd
alexiselgin
montego.o.summers
sbrenda686
sparklewaters
pendolangu
ttjennings88
littleshamekia19
keenya73
magass08
diamonique.simone
darrellah24
claudette.wilson55
sssmith9
lucianawright
AUnicornFan
madelyn.jackson

August Giveaway

That’s right! We are giving away a NutriBullet this month to celebrate the fact that over 5000 people have downloaded our Free 14 Day Smoothie Detox Guide and joined this month’s weight loss challenge.  We are also giving away 10 download copies of my ebook, “Drink Green Smoothies“.  That’s a total of 11 winners.  The winner will be announced on Aug 26th after the winner is notified on Aug 24th.

How can I enter the giveaway? This winner will be selected from those who have entered their email addresses to download the Free Smoothie Detox guide.  If you’ve already done that, you are entered.  If not…

Please click here to download the guide

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Black Women Losing Weight’s August Challenge Giveaway OFFICIAL RULES – Click here for the Full Contest Rules.

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.

2. SPONSOR. The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Craft and Soul, a Maryland business with its principal place of business. Contact address: PO Box 77282, Washington DC

3. ENTRY & ELIGIBILITY. To enter the Sweepstakes, download out free 14 day smoothie detox guide before Aug 24, 2014 at 12 noon (link: www.blackweightlosssuccess.com/14-day-smoothie-detox) (“Entry”). One Entry per person. Entries that are lost, late, incomplete, misdirected or altered for any reason, including hardware, software, browser or network failure, malfunction, congestion, or incompatibility will be ineligible. Only legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older may enter and participate in the Sweepstakes, except employees, agents, or representatives of the Sponsor or any of its subsidiaries, affiliates, or members of their immediate family.

4. PRIZES. Eleven (11) winners will win a prize: ten (10) winners will win a PDF copy of “Drink Green Smoothies: A Beginner’s Guide with 80 Great Recipes” by Ebony “Ajima” Jackson. The approximate retail value of this prize is Eight Dollars ($8). One (1) other winner will win a “NutriBullet: The Superfood Nutrition Extractor®”. Limit one (1) Prize per Winner. All results and decisions of the random drawing are final and binding in all respects. The odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible Entries received during the applicable entry period. The Prize is not transferable or redeemable in cash and must be accepted as awarded. Taxes related to the Prize, if any, are the sole responsibility of the Winner.

5. SWEEPSTAKES. The Sweepstakes begins at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time (“PT”) on August 8, 2014 and ends on 11:59 P.M. EST on August 24, 2014. The Winner will be notified by email by August 26, 2014. If the winning Entry is discovered to be invalid for any reason prior to delivery of the Prize, or if the Winner cannot be reached and does not respond within ten (10) business days, an alternate winner may be selected, at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. If there is no winner by the 30th day after end of contest, no further winners will be chosen. Winners of the PDF copy of the book will receive the file via email. The winner of the Nutribullet is required to provide a valid address for shipping within 10 days of being contacted. The name of the Winners will be posted on the Black Women Losing Weight Blog located at www.blackweightlosssuccess.com on or around Aug 26, 2014.

Black Women Losing Weight’s August Giveaway CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES

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1. OFFICIAL RULES. The following are the official rules (“Rules”) for the Black Women Losing Weight Giveaway Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”). In order to enter the Sweepstakes, you must agree to these Rules. You agree that submission of an entry form and/or participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes your agreement to these Rules. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.

2. SPONSOR. The Sweepstakes is sponsored by Craft and Soul, a Maryland business with its principal place of business. Contact address: PO Box 77282, Washington DC

3. ENTRY & ELIGIBILITY. To enter the Sweepstakes, download out free 14 day smoothie detox guide before Aug 24, 2014 at 12 noon (link: www.blackweightlosssuccess.com/14-day-smoothie-detox) (“Entry”). One Entry per person. Submitting your email address is your entry. Entries that are lost, late, incomplete, misdirected or altered for any reason, including hardware, software, browser or network failure, malfunction, congestion, or incompatibility will be ineligible. Only legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older may enter and participate in the Sweepstakes, except employees, agents, or representatives of the Sponsor or any of its subsidiaries, affiliates, or members of their immediate family.

4. PRIZES. Eleven (11) winners will win a prize: ten (10) winners will win a PDF copy of “Drink Green Smoothies: A Beginner’s Guide with 80 Great Recipes” by Ebony “Ajima” Jackson. The approximate retail value of this prize is Eight Dollars ($8). One (1) other winner will win a “NutriBullet: The Superfood Nutrition Extractor®”. Limit one (1) Prize per Winner. All results and decisions of the random drawing are final and binding in all respects. The odds of winning will depend on the number of eligible Entries received during the applicable entry period. The Prize is not transferable or redeemable in cash and must be accepted as awarded. Taxes related to the Prize, if any, are the sole responsibility of the Winner.

5. SWEEPSTAKES. The Sweepstakes begins at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time (“PT”) on August 8, 2014 and ends on 11:59 P.M. EST on August 24, 2014. The Winner will be notified by email by August 26, 2014. If the winning Entry is discovered to be invalid for any reason prior to delivery of the Prize, or if the Winner cannot be reached and does not respond within ten (10) business days, an alternate winner may be selected, at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. If there is no winner by the 30th day after end of contest, no further winners will be chosen. Winners of the PDF copy of the book will receive the file via email. The winner of the Nutribullet is required to provide a valid address for shipping within 10 days of being contacted. The name of the Winners will be posted on the Black Women Losing Weight Blog located at http://www.blackweightlosssuccess.com on or around Aug 26, 2014.

6. GENERAL. This Sweepstakes is governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, United States. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. By entering and participating in the Sweepstakes, you agree to be bound by these Rules and by Sponsor’s decisions, which are final and binding on all matters relating to the Sweepstakes. Entrants are required to provide accurate, valid and truthful information at all times. Sponsor will reject and delete any Entry that it discovers to be false, fraudulent, illegal or deceptive and will disqualify any entrant who tampers with the Entry process, the operation of the Sweepstakes, or is otherwise in violation of the Rules. Sponsor is not responsible for electronic transmission errors which result in the omission, interruption, deletion, defect, destruction, alteration, and/or delay of any Entry. Sponsor is not responsible for any technical, network, electronic, computer, hardware and/or software malfunction, problem, incompatibility, congestion or failure of any kind. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, terminate or modify the Sweepstakes at any time, in its sole discretion, if the Sweepstakes is not capable of completion as planned, including without limitation, the lack of Entry submissions, incomplete Entries, computer viruses, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention or technical failures of any sort, without notice.

Upon cancellation or termination of the Sweepstakes for any reason, Sponsor shall have no obligation to award prizes or compensation of any kind. By submitting an Entry and participating in the Sweepstakes, you represent and warrant that (i) your Entry is original and that you are the sole and exclusive owner and rights holder of the submitted Entry, or you have obtained the necessary permission to include the Entry in the Sweepstakes, and that you have the right and authority to submit the Entry in the Sweepstakes; (ii) your Entry does not violate any third party intellectual property or proprietary rights; and (iii) you are otherwise not in violation of any applicable laws, rules and/or regulations. By submitting an Entry and participating in the Sweepstakes, you agree and hereby grant Sponsor and its affiliates permission to use, copy, modify, publish, and/or reproduce your Entry, including but not limited to your name, likeness, image, story and photos, for any purpose, including but not limited to marketing, media, editorial, commercial, advertising, promotional and/or publicity purposes, in any form of media anywhere in the world, without further compensation to you. You also agree to participate in any marketing, media, editorial, commercial, advertising, promotional and/or publicity activity related to the Sweepstakes.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS SPONSOR AND ITS AFFILIATES, AND EACH OF THEIR RESPECTIVE SHAREHOLDERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, LICENSEES, SUCCESSORS, REPRESENTATIVES AND AGENTS AT ALL TIMES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, ACTIONS, LOSSES, LIABILITIES, DAMAGES, PROCEEDINGS, COSTS (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ FEES) AND EXPENSES FOR ANY INJURY, DAMAGE OR LOSS CAUSED OR CLAIMED TO BE CAUSED, BASED UPON, OR ARISING FROM THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE OF THE PRIZE OR ANY PART OF THE PRIZE, ENTERING THE SWEEPSTAKES, PARTICIPATION IN THE SWEEPSTAKES, OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY PRIZE RELATED ACTIVITY OR EVENT.

In no event shall Sponsor be liable to a winner or entrant for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special or punitive damages of any kind, whether in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, statutory or any other theory of liability arising from or related to the Sweepstakes, or any aspect of winner’s or entrant’s participation in or termination from the Sweepstakes as provided herein, even if Sponsor has been advised of the possibility of such damages. In no event shall Sponsor be liable to a winner or entrant for any amount with respect to winner’s or entrant’s participation in or disqualification from the Sweepstakes, or from the termination or cancellation of the Sweepstakes. To the extent permitted by law, the rights to litigate, seek injunctive relief or to any other recourse to judicial or any other procedure in case of disputes or claims resulting from or related to the Sweepstakes are hereby excluded, and you expressly waive any and all such rights. If any section, provision, term or clause shall be held or found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court decision, statute, rule or otherwise, the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect and such provision may be modified or severed from these Rules to the extent necessary to make such provision enforceable and consistent with the remainder of these Rules.

Mia lost over 65 pounds

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My Sigma Gamma Rho Soror Mia lost over 65 pounds.  Her journey is today’s featured success story!  She turned the negative comments of others into positive motivation and changed her habits to reach her goals.  Now, she is inspiring others.  Read her success story.

Mia Nicole weight loss

 

What was your motivation?
My motivation initially was somewhat fueled by negativity. A couple of relatives and classmates blatantly called me fat. No one had ever said that to me so bluntly and it really hurt me. I had always considered myself thick. When I got that reality check, that was all I needed to get my act together. I wanted to show all the people who called me names or ever talked about me what I was capable of.

How did you change your eating habits?
I’ve tried every crash diet and meal replacement system under the sun. They all worked for a while, then I would quickly plateau or start gaining it back once I got tired of being so strict. Now, I just eat clean, whole, non processed foods without all the chemicals. I was a vegetarian for years, but now I am a pescetarian (vegetarian who eats fish) and I count my macros.

What did your workout routines look like?
I LIFT Heavy and do interval circuits. I stopped doing tons of cardio. I just stick to 15-20 minutes of HIIT a few times a week.

What was your starting weight? 232 pounds. I’ve lost over 65 lbs and I am 5’3″ tall.

What is your current weight? I don’t weigh myself. It stresses me out.

How long did your transformation take? Initially, I lost the weight in 6 months in 2005. Since then, I’ve been learning through trial and error. I’m focused on putting on muscle and shaping my body.

What advice to you have for others who want to lose weight?
Do your own research. Don’t just listen to what people tell you that you should do, because they aren’t you, they haven’t lived in your shoes their whole lives, and everyone is different. When you decide to lose weight, you better be ready to have plateaus and set backs. You better go in with a fierce attitude and be ready to fight the battle because it is not easy and it never gets easier. Surround yourself with positive people and a support system with similar goals. They can’t make you eat right and workout, but they sure can pick you up when you’re down and keep you focused.

Check out more of her photos on Instagram: @bbjudyfit

Mia weight loss success story

Sandy lost 65 pounds

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Weight Loss Story of the Day: Sandy lost 65 pounds. We are so happy that one of our monthly challenges provided the wake up call she needed and was a turning point for her progress. This proud mom has embraced regular exercise, cut out highly processed foods and committed to changing her health.  Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey:

Sandy's success story

After a two back injuries and a year and a half on steroids, my blood pressure had crept up to the point where I began to have palpitations. I am a mother of one and my ex husband has health issues himself. My thought was, who will raise my son if I succumb to my family history of heart related, kidney related deaths? I started working out half heartedly on Jan 1 at 303 pounds and a size 20 (pic in Red) and lost 19 lbs by March (green). I got your email about May’s challenge of no bread, no sugar and that was my turning point. By June, I was down 50 lbs (blue) and I have currently lost 65 lbs and am in a size 14. I began by walking using the Map My Walk app, then started the Circuit Trainer Pro App.  I also used weight training with 8 lb and 15 lb weights, plus body weight workouts. I am currently doing week four of the Couch 2 5K program (a running program). I never ever would have thought of running. I would always worry about cars seeing me. Then I thought, “they are IN CARS, I am getting it on foot” and I kept it moving. I follow a low carb diet, with lots of lean meats and veggies. I take a B12 shot and a lipoden shot (both from a doctor) once a week. I still have 40 pounds left to my initial goal, but I keep praying, getting outside (gyms do me no good). I will get there. Your Facebook page totally jump started me into a new life!

Instagram: @sandy_danielle9

Sandy's story

Update: Keiasha maintained her weight loss

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Update: Keiasha 30 pounds and has kept the weight off.  She went from 185 lbs to 155 lbs. We featured her story back in September 2013 before she left for college. She dealt with college weight gain, like a lot of women do, and was still able to maintain her weight loss.  Check out her updated story below: (Click here for the original post about her journey for more info)

Keiasha weight loss

Hello, my name is Keiasha Lumpkins. I was featured on the BWLW site before, but I have continued my journey.  I want to let you know that you can keep going and that I’ve got goals that will be met. After the last time I was featured I went through a depressed stage and I end up gaining weight when I went to college.  That’s when I realized that I shouldn’t bury myself in food. I’ve included some updated photos.

Previously when I was featured I was 17 years old.  Now, I am 19 and in college. It is a struggle to maintain my progress in college and make sure that I am healthy in the process. I have maintained my weight by eating right and exercising consistently. My weight was 160 pounds and now I am 155 pounds. My goal weight is 145 pounds.

I have done somethings differently. I do weight training now and have a lean diet. I want to start having more definition since I lost the weight. I eventually want to run in the Philadelphia Broad Street run and finish!

What I have learned is that you have to be ready mentally before anything. I have made many changes this year. The first one was going natural with my hair and embracing who I am as a young girl. I realized that sometimes your goal is going to be different then someone else’s. I eventually want to start my own workout program and become an athletic trainer. I want to help others because I had help down this road and want to continue. I just went to remind other young people, and older ones as well, that you can do anything you put your mind to. No matter who puts you down, to every set back there is a comeback and God’s plans are working in your favor.

Keiasha weight loss success story

Robin lost 25 pounds

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Weight Loss Story of the Day: Robin lost 25 pounds. Here story is a classic example of losing weight, gaining it back and then recommitting to find victory over the pounds.  Read what she shared with us about how she got back on track with her weight loss goals.

Robin weight loss success story
After and Before

Hi my name is Robin! I started my weight release journey August 2011. I was motivated to lose weight after discovering that I had a few health issues. That’s when I received a reality check. I first started out by cutting out beef, pork, pop and juice. During that first year, I lost 20 pounds. However, by 2012 I was miserable. I gave up because I felt like I was on a strict diet and it was too much for me. I gained back 10 pounds. In August 2013, I decided to take a workout class with my friends and I couldn’t keep up with everyone. Deep down inside, I felt embarrassed and sad. I knew it was time to get back to my weight loss journey. I started out by measuring my food (I wasn’t measuring my food at first). I also included more fiber in my diet. Now, I eat 3-4 small meals a day, drink lots of water each day and I have 2 cheat days every month. The only time I drink pop or juice is if I have a craving for it (every blue moon). My workouts consist of jogging/walking, workout dvds and going to the gym. My starting weight was 221 pounds and my current weight is 196 pounds (height: 5’8″). I still want to lose 51 more pounds to reach my goal weight of 145. My advice to others who want to lose weight is take your time, go at your own pace and listen to your body. Continue to stay positive and happy. God bless!

Jeanette lost 138 pounds with weight loss surgery

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Weight Loss Story of the Day: Jeanette lost 138 pounds with weight loss surgery.  Although weight loss was the cause of her divorce, Jeanette refused to give up.  The proud grandmother is committed to losing the weight.  Check out what she shared with us:Jeanette weight loss surgery

Hi my name is Jeanette Taylor I had RNY weight loss surgery on 11/5/12 at 440 pounds at my highest and now I weigh 302 pounds. I wanted to be here to see, play with, and just enjoy my grandchildren. After surgery, I started looking at YouTube videos of other people before and after having gastric bypass surgery. That helped a lot with my eating habits and motivated me. I rode my elliptical bike through out the day for the first year. 11 months later I had shoulder replacement surgery. After that, I started going to work out with a personal trainer, then to the gym on my own. I’ve been doing water aerobics as well. I’ve been at this for a month and I’m loving it. My advice is never give up on yourself. You can do it.

I was happily married, or so I thought. When I started to go on diet and change my eating habits, my husband would complain and ask why do I want to get smaller. So, I would get off the diet trying to please my husband. My health was going down and I couldn’t even walk in a store anymore. I decided that I was not going to let myself die looking like this. I started doing research on weight loss and started loosing weight. My husband said to me that when he came home Friday from work (he worked out of town) I better not have lost another pound or he was leaving. So, when he came in town on Friday I had changed the locks and his clothes were packed outside with a note that said “I’ve lost 4 pounds. Good bye and have a nice life.”. I’ve never looked back and I love me some Jeanette.

Sherie lost 50 pounds

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Weight Loss Story of the Day: Zeta Phi Beta Soror Sherie lost 50 pounds. Through hearing some harsh words from her doctor, Sherie got a wake up call.  She changed her lifestyle and took her health into her own hands.  Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey:

Sherie weight loss

 

My motivation was having high blood pressure and being called overweight by my doctor. My doctors comments hurt me and helped me at the same time, because those words motivated me to get healthy.  I’ve learned that I am a self motivator. I didn’t have a personal trainer so I had to take this journey into my own hands.

To change my eating habits, I gave up sodas, sweets, chips, fried food, and fast food. I also started drinking more water, eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and reduced my calorie intake to 1200 calories a day. My exercise routine consisted of cardio (running, treadmill, elliptical), core exercises, Zumba class and cycling.  I exercise 4 times a week.

My starting weight was 220 pounds. (I am 5″4″.) My current weight is 170 pounds. It took about 14 months for this weight loss transformation. The advice I have for others who want to lose weight: you can do it once you’ve made up in your mind that you want to be healthy.