By Guest Blogger and BWLW Member Carla Douglin of Raw Raw Life Juice fasting is normally used to give your body а rest, and to allow accumulated waste/gunge to be removed. During а typical juice fast, nothing but juices and fresh water are consumed. Because of this, the body relies partly on its stored excess fat for fuel, […]
Kori lost 83 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Delta Soror Kori lost 83 pounds by reducing her calories, eating healthier and being consistent with exercise. Here is what she shared about her journey: My name is Kori and I’m 31 years old. I have been overweight all my life coming from a family of full figured […]
Renee lost 147 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some BWLW love to Renee who lost 147 pounds with gastric bypass weight loss surgery. This is what she shared with us: Hi, just wanted to write to you about my journey. I was always a big girl and then through some years of just not caring, I managed to gain up to […]
How Peer Pressure Can Make You Fat: Dealing with Friends with Unhealthy Habits
There’s no denying the power of peer pressure, especially among teens. Even adults are not immune. Peer pressure is everywhere – work, school, church and at home. You may think that you’re above the influence of others, but few people are completely. If you’re doubtful, just think about the last time someone commented negatively on […]
Faren lost 80 pounds
Today’s weight loss before and after story: Faren lost 80 pounds by exercising (sometimes with Zumba for her Wii) and low carb eating. Here is more information about her weight loss journey: Hello, my name is Faren and I started my weight loss journey July 1, 2012. I reached the highest weight I had ever […]
Tawanda lost 60 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Tawanda lost 60 pounds. Her story reflects that she was really willing to do what it took to lose the weight, going so far as to cut off her hair so that her hair would not be an excuse. Now, she’s a personal trainer and has transformed […]
Brandi lost 44 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Brandi who has lost 44 pounds. She was motivated by being borderline hypertensive and as an EMS it is hard for her to eat right, but she is DOING it! Here is what she shared with us: I was 194 pounds and now I’m 150 pounds. […]
Vikki lost 38 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Vikki lost 38 pounds in 5 months with exercise and healthy changes to her eating habits. Here is what she shared with us: I just wanted to share my story with the page. I have a VERY long way to go, but you never know who it […]
Where Do You Get Your Protein? – Vegetarian Protein Sources
Day 5 of our No Meat/No Exercise Excuses Challenge and everyone is asking me about Protein!! I know that some people think that you won’t get enough protein on a vegan or vegetarian diet, but that’s not true if you eat the right foods. What you want to do is educate yourself about the protein […]
Tierra lost 77 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Tierra lost 77 pounds with a medically prescribed modified fast and regular exercise. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Tierra Douglas and I have lost 77 pounds since February 2013. I used to weigh 302.8 pounds after I had two children! I was […]