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It’s time to Check-in for week 3 of our March Weight Release Challenge. Visit our online community, www.blackwomenlosingweight.com (post a status there or a blog post) or leave a comment below and let us know how you did with the Challenge Goals this week.
Hi Ladies,
It’s check-in time for BWLW’s March Challenge. Please take the time to let us know how March 1-8 has gone for you.
We want to know about your successes, your challenges and how your weight and health has been impacted.
Blessings,
Ebony Ajima
I just wanted to remind you that this is our first check-in weekend for the February Challenge – “Eat Clean/Food Diary/5 Days of Exercise”.
How is this month’s challenge going for you?
Have you been on track with clean eating this week?
Have you been consistent with regular exercise 5 days per week and keeping a food journal?
Check-in on our online community (as a blog post or status message on your profile) or on our Facbook page and let your BWLW know. Every weekend (Saturday thru Sunday) we will be checking in so that we can encourage one another and stay accountable to our February Goals.
This month is all about really looking at the food we are putting in our mouths and being able to make food choices that work in favor of our weight loss and health goals, not against them. This month we are working to clean up our eating habits and make sure that our exercise efforts are not hindered by our diet.
If you haven’t committed to the Feb challenge yet, there is still 2 weeks left to commit to clean eating, exercise and accountability. We are all in this together!
Ok Ladies, it’s time to check in for week 4 and the challenge overall. I want to know what your November Challenge experience was like. Did you lose weight? Did you give up on the challenge goals? What are the challenges and/or victories you faced changing your eating habits and exercising ?
How did I do: I lost 5 pounds with the November challenge. Not eating sugar was a serious challenge during the holidays. More so than I would have expected. I really had to take the time to plan out what I was going to eat in the mornings and commit to eating right all day. For me, it’s not about quick weight loss, it’s about lasting weight loss and I’ve been averaging 4-9 pounds down each of the last few months. Those pounds are released and never coming back.
It’s day 23 of the Black Women Losing Weight November challenge and the day after Thanksgiving! How did you do with your eating goals, Ladies? Did you eat clean? Did you declare Thanksgiving a cheat day? Did you enjoy the bounty with moderation? Check-in via the comment box below.
NO need to beat yourself up if you didn’t reach your goals for the day. Today is a great day to get back on track. The holidays are a major challenge when you are changing your eating habits.
I personally was on track with my goals. Lots of veggies, no white flour or white sugar. And then…carrot cake. I only had a small piece and I didn’t feel bad because I’ve been so good this month and on top of my goals. Hope you had a great time with family and friends!! NO need to beat yourself up if you didn’t reach your goals for the day. Today is a great day to get back on track.
Ladies, it’s time to login to www.blackwomenlosingweight.com and post your weekly check-in for the November challenge! Please take some time on Saturday or Sunday to let us know. Post your check-in as a status message or blog post.
How are you doing with our exercise goal of 5 days per week? This was not a full week of course, so how did you make out for the first 3 days?It’s only Day 3, but many times it’s in the first few days of a challenge that people give up. Don’t give up so soon, Ladies. Stay accountable to the group and share with us.
Also, please take the time to encourage a few sisters as you would like to be encouraged
Resources you should check out:
Steer Clear of Refined Sugar and White Flour – Huffington Post
Cancer Feeds on Sugar – The consumption of white sugar in the Western diet has increased significantly in the last 100 years (from 11 lbs a year in 1830 to 150 lbs a year at the end of the 20th century). It seems that the increased sugar consumption could be a contributing factor to the cancer epidemic. It is documented that people with diabetes have a higher incidence of cancer. It was discovered by Otto Warburg in Germany that the metabolism of malignant tumors is largely dependent on glucose consumption. When we eat white sugar or white flour (high glycemic index foods) the body releases insulin accompanied by the release of IGF (Insulin-like growth factor) to allow the glucose to enter the cells to stimulate cell growth. Insulin and IGF promote cell growth as well as trigger inflammation in the system. This acts as a fertilizer for tumors.
Truth About White Foods – WebMd.com
What Is White Food? – White food generally refers to foods that are white in color and that have been processed and refined, like flour, rice, pasta, bread, crackers, cereal, and simple sugars like table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. Natural, unprocessed white foods, such as onions, cauliflower, turnips, white beans, and white potatoes don’t fall into the same category. (Of course, health goes out the window when you deep-fry these or any other vegetables, or slather them with butter, sour cream, or cheese.) The difference between refined white foods and their healthier counterparts is processing and fiber. Most white carbs start with flour that has been ground and refined by stripping off the outer layer, where the fiber is located. Vitamins and/or minerals are frequently added back to enrich the refined product.
Here is a HITT Workout you can try at home.
It’s Day 20 of our October Challenge!! Time to check-in and let us know how you are doing with the Challenge weight loss goals you committed to at the beginning of the month. Accountability is Key! If you need help, reach out. If you are doing well, let us celebrate with you!
I reached my 5 hour goal and I really committed to eating more raw fruit and veggies. I feel good and I’m down 4 pounds for the month. How about you?
Click here for review the October Challenge Details.
It’s time to Check-in and tell us how you are doing with the October Challenge Goals. Have you been meatless, eating clean, and working out a minimum of 5 hours per week? Have you lost weight? Do you feel healthier? Let your sistas know and stay accountable! Leave your comment below.
