Featured weight loss success story of the day: Kimberly lost 110 pounds in a little over 8 months. She primarily credits the changes she made to her eating habits. Here is what she had to say about losing the weight: “I lost 110 pounds over 8 months primarily by changing how I ate. The dietary changes began […]
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Lisa lost 59 pounds
Weight Loss Success Story of the Day: Lisa lost 59 pounds with programs like the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program and Weight Watchers. She also embraced walking and jogging. Read about how she lost the pounds and beat a diagnosis of pre-diabetes: “The company I work for started a wellness program in March of 2012, which included […]
Lucinda lost 90 pounds
Lucinda lost 90 pounds with a medically supervised diet plan and by working out. Her health was improved in a number of ways. She is no longer diabetic or dealing with sleep apnea. Here is what she shared with us: I would like to share my weight loss journey. Hopefully it will encourage someone somewhere […]
Why is Junk Food so Addictive? – Sugar, Fat and Salt
Fries, funnel cakes, cheeseburgers, and candy, why are they so addictive? If you have ever craved these foods you may wonder just that when you try to stop eating it. Some people do not consider junk food as something that you can be addicted to, but the truth is that many people do crave junk […]
Kristi lost 74 pounds
Let’s show some love to Kristi! She lost 74 pounds in 10 months and has shared A LOT of detail about the hard work she has done to lose the pounds and get healthier. She has a very touching motivational story about how her mom inspired her that I just love. Here is what she […]
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 […]
Kelli lost 109 pounds
Today’s’ featured weight loss story: Kelli lost 109 pounds with the tried and true method of eating right and exercising. She is preparing for her first marathon in October. She shared her story with us. Check it out: I started my weight loss journey two years ago. I took on the challenge because I wanted to lose […]
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 […]
Renee lost 28 pounds
Zumba Instructor Renee lost 28 pounds and has kept the weight off for 2 1/2 years. Here is what she shared with us: I’m Renee and married with 3 girls. I’m a Zumba instructor and took a look back at my photos from a decade ago and couldn’t believe the size I was. I lost […]
Stephanie lost 146 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some BWLW love to Stephanie who lost 146 pounds with gastric bypass surgery. She no longer suffers from hypertension, diabetes and sleep apnea. Her motivation was her husband and two children. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Stephanie and I’m from Orlando FL. I am a 30 year old wife […]