Let’s show Akeema some BWLW love and congratulations for her 91 pounds lost. After dealing with the pain of losing her mom, she was able to change her life and find greater fitness through belly dancing and adopting a plant-based eating lifestyle (vegan). Here is my pic and my story. I was typically an overweight […]
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Office Health: 10 Tips for Working Women from Coach P
Black Women Losing Weight member and Holistic Health Coach, Coach P shared these 10 healthy tips to help working women to stay healthy with me an I thought I’d pass them on to the group. 1. Try one new fruit, bean, or veggie once a week to add to your lunchtime salad. You can make a […]
Maria lost 35 pounds
Today’s weight loss success story: Maria lost 35 pounds. She was inspired to change her life after suffering a number of life trials and seeking God. She was lead by a friend to watch some helpful documentaries which opened her eyes to what she needed to do to get healthy. I’m a strong believer that […]
How To Fit 30 Minutes of Exercise Into 24 Hours
Everyone knows and talks about it, but how many really do it? That elusive 30 minutes of exercise every day, is possible by following a few simple suggestions. Carving a block of time out of a busy day to devote to exercise can seem daunting, but DOING this each day is key to getting fit. […]
Ciera lost 93 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Zeta Phi Beta soror Ciera lost 93 pounds. She has battled an eating disorder and Rheumatoid Arthritis and come out the other side with greater health and fitness. “I’ve always struggled with weight in high school I battled eating disorders in order to stay on cheerleading and to remain […]
TP lost 85 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some love to TP who lost 85 pounds with weight loss surgery. She was dealing with a number of serious health issues and decided that surgery was the best option. “I lost 85 pounds lost after gastric bypass surgery….and counting!!! In 2010 made a very hard decision to lose weight. It was hard for […]
Joyce lost 50 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Joyce lost 50 pounds and fought a battle with high blood pressure. She is now off all of her medication. “I lost 50 pounds over the course of 8 months by changing my diet and exercising. I workout 5-6 days per week. I have plenty of energy now and […]
April lost 92 pounds
Let’s show some BWLW love to April who has lost 92 pounds while fighting diabetes and low self esteem. She began her journey with the simple step or going walking. “HEY!! My name is April. MY JOURNEY started about 5 years ago when I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I have always been overweight […]
Pam lost 49 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Pam lost 49 pounds with clean eating, juicing and exercise. Here is what she shared with us: “I’ve battled with my weight for a few years. I finally decided to take charge. I changed my eating to clean eating and I also incorporated juicing. Then, I decided to start […]
Sanini lost 36 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Sanini lost 36 pounds by working out each day and changing her eating habits. She is switching to veganism as well. “I was tired of not being able to find clothes that fit me. I decided to make a change. I started last year in November. I used to […]