This month’s focus will be eating more plant-based, whole foods. Lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts, unrefined whole grain foods, seeds, plant-based meat substitutes, etc. Why? How is this beneficial for weight loss and health? Plant foods are great for weight loss, especially low calorie, high fiber foods, like greens, beans and celery. These foods are full […]
August 2016 Step Goal Challenge
Complete the Daily Action and Reach the Daily Step Goal! We’ve got a brand new checklist for August. Each day, we will work toward a minimum amount of steps* and commit to the positive action of the day… Just like we did in July! Download the checklist below. You will need a fitness tracker (FitBit, Jawbone, Garmin, etc), pedometer or […]
September 2015 – 14 Day Smoothie Challenge
For September 2015, We will commit to a 14 Day Smoothie Challenge following BWLW’s Free Guide! We will use smoothies for meal replacement and to give our bodies a rest from processed, chemical filled foods. We will detoxify, experience more energy, and get control of your eating habits by letting go of foods we’ve become […]
August 2015 Write It Down, Work it Out Challenge
Our Goals for August: Aug 1- 31, Keep a Detailed Food and Drink Journal – On paper, online or via mobile app. Work out a minimum of 5 days a week. Download this month’s workout calendar (below). This month we are going to focus on learning how many calories we should be eating for weight loss. In order […]
6 Great Smoothie Recipes That You Should Try
Here are six of my favorite smoothie recipes to give you some new ideas for smoothies during our 14 Day Smoothie Detox Challenge. These smoothies are tasty and full of great recipes to help your body detox and release the pounds along with our plan. Feel free to add things like protein powder, cinnamon and chia […]
August 2014 Challenge Giveaway
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 […]
Black Women Losing Weight’s August Giveaway CONTEST OFFICIAL RULES
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 […]
August 2014 Challenge – 14 Day Smoothie Detox
Update: I just want to thank everyone who has participated in our 14 Day Smoothie Detox. Please let us know how the plan worked for you. Leave a comment on Facebook, email us or post a comment below about your results. It’s time for our August 2014 Challenge – This month we will be doing a 14 Day […]
Is Fast Food Making Americans Sicker?
In addition to the burgers and fries that we consume on a huge scale, fast food also refers to foods that we purchase at the grocery store and “prepare” at home. These heat-and-serve meals are particularly bothersome because most people don’t even realize they’re consuming fast food. Often called convenience foods, these types of foods […]
Is Sugar Addiction Real? How do You Fight It?
A recent study conducted by Harvard’s David Ludwig found that sugar can, in fact, be quite addicting. Why? You see, foods high in sugar content raise blood sugar dramatically – more than other types of foods. This spike in blood sugar stimulates a portion of the brain that is infamous for additions – even hard-core […]
