The Fountain of Youth. The Elixir of Life. Witches Brew. Honestly, people talk about bone broth like it’s actual magic. No, this is not some, secret “liquid gold,” but there are a number of reasons why people are talking about it. It might not be as powerful as a “magic potion”, but hey, depending on what […]
August Challenge – 31 Day Fitness Challenge
It’s time for our August 2018 Challenge! We are excited to challenge you to focus on exercise for a full 31 days. The key to this month’s challenge: Keeping track of your work. Not only are we giving you a printable tracking calendar, but we are also giving you a daily Fitness Wrap-up worksheet. (You’ll […]
7 Reasons Why You Should Be Doing HIIT
There is no magic pill when it comes to losing weight or getting in shape. Fortunately, there’s something even better: It’s high intensity interval training (HIIT). No, this isn’t one of those workout trends that will be outdated next year. Nor is it a workout designed by some exercise “guru” who promises you that you’ll […]
Real Talk: Can Intermittent Fasting Actually Help You Lose Weight?
Let’s be honest: dieting is hard work. The benefits of a healthy lifestyle are always worth it, but sticking to a diet, workout routine or overall weight loss plan can be a challenge for even the most seasoned health advocates. It all about creating a new lifestyle and choosing the right tools to help you […]
Don’t Beat Yourself Up!
What are thousands of women all over the country doing today? Beating themselves up about eating and drinking too much over the holiday weekend. No, not everyone will feel this way after the parties are over and the coals have died on the grill. There are tons of people who will pat themselves on the back for making healthy […]
July Challenge – 21 Day Step and Squat Challenge
This month we will work our thighs and butt with squats while we get our STEP on! Break out that pedometer or fitness tracker. The fun starts on July 1st. Join us! 1. Download this month’s printable calendar. (PDF FILE) Each day you’ll have a squat goal (the number on the left – 15 to 70 squats per […]
What does “Pre-diabetes” mean?
What is Pre-diabetes? For many people, being told they are pre-diabetic can be hard to understand. Pre-diabetes is a condition that is hard to diagnose because there is no one set of criteria that works for everybody. Depending on several factors such as your past medical history, age, ethnicity, gender and family history, the symptoms […]
June Challenge – 15 Day Focus and Transform Journal Challenge
Welcome to Black Women Losing Weight’s June 2018 Challenge! It’s time to focus and transform. Challenge Goal: Spend 15 days taking a deep dive into why you want to change your lifestyle and what may be keeping you from reaching your goals (beyond just food and fitness). This month, we will explore the factors that […]
May 21 Day Brisk Walking Challenge
This month’s GOAL: We are committed to 21 days brisk walking. We are also hosting a DietBet this month. Download this month’s printable tracking calendar below. The fun starts on May 1st! Experts say that it only takes 21 days to form a new habit, so this means that in 21 days you could go take an […]
April Time Crunch Intervals Exercise Challenge
Let’s workout together in April. The goal of this super, straight forward exercise challenge is to add an Intense Burst of Exercise into your day. Add these quick interval workouts to your exisiting workout routine and feel free to modify the workouts to fit your needs. Join Us! Click here to download the calendar Download the calendar and Print […]
