Let’s show some BWLW love to Melyssa. She lost 25 pounds by eating right, leaving soda alone and working out at home only! It just goes to show that you don’t have to have a gym membership to lose weight. Here is what she shared about her weight loss: “My name is Melyssa & I […]
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Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition: Cassandra Dumas’s Story
Last night, the BWLW sisterhood watched Cassandra Dumas‘s amazing story on Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition (ABC). In this episode, Cassandra, a former athlete and national champion, lost 175 pounds. She started at 364 pounds so that’s almost half of her body weight! It was a great show because you could tell that she was a […]
Lesley lost 70 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss journey: Lesley lost 70 pounds by using My Fitness Pal, running with a running group and eating more whole, healthy foods. She now is a running coach for middle school girls and has ran 2 5ks. Here is what she shared with us: What was your motivation? My motivation was sparked by my […]
Shana lost 57 pounds
Shana wrote us to share how she lost 57 pounds by eating right and exercising. She also embraced running. Check it out! What was your motivation? I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in February 2012 and that’s when I decided enough was too much. I challenged myself to lose 100 pounds and I’m almost […]
Dede lost 75 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss journey: Dede lost 75 pounds with consistent exercise and by cleaning up her eating habits. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey: “My weight loss journey started in July 2012 at 262 pounds and I am currently at 187 pounds in August 2013. I’m working towards losing 30 more pounds […]
Tanya lost 247 pounds with weight loss surgery
Tanya lost 247 pounds going 465 to 218 pounds with gastric bypass weight reduction surgery. She was suffering from a number of weight/eating related chronic health issues before surgery. She shared her photos and told us a little about her journey as well: “Hi, my name is Tanya L. I have had a successful weight […]
TaTanesha lost 103 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss journey: TaTanesha lost 103 pounds by exercising regularly and eating a high protein diet after the loss of a child. Now, she wants to inspire others to lose the pounds. Here is what she shared with us: Hi, My name is TaTanesha. I have lost 103 pounds in a little over a year. […]
Telita lost 60 pounds with Lap-Band Surgery
Telita recently had Lap-Band weight loss surgery and has lost 60 pounds so far. She overcame an abusive relationship and chronic pain to find love and greater health. Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey: First, let me start by saying I have never been a small person, but I was […]
Diona lost 65 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss story: Delta Sigma Theta soror Diona lost 65 pounds and has gone from a size 24 to a 12. She was motivated by her husband’s victory over diabetes and her family history of illness. She shared her weight loss story with us: Greetings BWLW!! My name is Diona and I have lost 65 […]
Towanda lost 47 pounds
Towanda lost 47 pounds by working out at the gym and eating clean. Here is what she shared about losing the weight: Hello there!! I wanted my before and after photos posted on your website for motivational and inspirational purposes. I have fought with weight problems for many years but finally I am almost out […]