Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Pamela! She lost 32 pounds. She credits 22 pounds of her weight loss to following our monthly challenges. Here is what she had to say about losing the weight: In the before picture I was 202 pounds! I was losing weight slowly but it was when […]
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Kenyetta lost 47 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: Kenyetta lost 47 pounds. She was motivated by poor circulation and having to take blood pressure medication. She changed her diet and did Zumba for exercise. Check out what she had to share about losing the weight: I would like to share my story with you. In 2011 my […]
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 […]
Doretta lost 190 pounds
The featured weight loss story of the day comes from Doretta who has lost 190 pounds. She had diabetes and high blood pressure as her motivation. She joined a medically supervised program which showed her how to get healthier, lose pounds and change her habits. Here is what she had to say: Hi, my name […]
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 […]
Nikia lost over 115 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Nikia lost over 115 pounds and avoided high blood pressure medication by adopting healthy eating habits and working out daily. Here is what she shared with us: Hi, I’m Nikia. As I was doing a before and after picture collage, I decided to share my weight […]
Jimella lost 33 pounds
June 2014 Update: “I was featured last year however I’ve made progress since then. I am down 40 lbs total, which is a 7 pound difference from before. This is after adding running to my routine and incorporating weights a little bit more. I’ve noticed that I’m losing inches, especially through my midsection. After my story was […]
Monique lost 78 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Monique lost 78 pounds with clean eating and the help of a dedicated personal trainer. Here is what she shared with us: I was focused and dedicated to my journey. I lost 78 pounds and competed in my first bikini bodybuilding competition on 6/29/13…What an experience! My […]
How Is High Blood Pressure Connected to Weight Loss?
More than 60-percent of U.S. adults are considered overweight. Vanity aside, carrying around a few extra pounds can have a huge impact on your health and quality of life. What’s more, among the dozens of diseases impacted by obesity – diabetes, heart disease, cancer, infections, infertility, ulcers and chronic pain – high blood pressure is […]