Shout out to the amazing Caroline Jhingory! This woman released 150+ pounds and has kept it off for almost 20 years. Her story inspires us and lets us know that long term success is possible. Update Sept 2018: “The best compliment that I ever received was from a doctor here in my hometown Washington, DC. “You […]
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Jasmen lost 40 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Jasmen lost 40 pounds by working out 4-5 days per week and eating 1200 calories per day. Here is what she shared with us: Hi, my name is Jasmen and these are my before and after pictures and weight loss story. Before I changed my eating habits […]
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 […]
Bridgette lost 40 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Bridgette who lost 40 pounds by eating clean, food journaling, and working out regularly. Here is what she shared with us: My primary motivation to lose weight was because my children!!! I wanted to be around for them. I lost my parents due to heart disease […]
Margaret lost 80 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Margaret lost 80 pounds and is now training for her first physique competition. Here is what she shared with us: I started my fitness journey after my doctor told me I was morbidly obese. I never had body image issues but I was mortified by the statement […]
Lorraine lost 204 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: My Sigma Gamma Rho Soror Lorraine lost 204 pounds. She has transformed her life and her health by eating clean, learning how to make the right food choices, walking and doing Zumba on her Wii. Here is what she shared with us: What was your motivation? My […]
Tumeka lost 60 pounds
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight Love to Tumeka for her 60 pound weight loss with Chris Powell’s book and workout DVD. Chris is the host and main personal trainer on”Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition”. She says it took 2 years, but the old saying says “Slow and steady wins the race” and she […]
Mika lost 39 pounds with weight loss surgery
Mika lost 39 pounds with gastric sleeve weight loss surgery. Let’s show her some love for sharing her journey with us. She was inspired by another story we featured and found a mentor. Here is what she had to say: Hello, My name is Mika. I am a mom of eight children who has been struggling […]
Kori lost 83 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Delta Soror Kori lost 83 pounds by reducing her calories, eating healthier and being consistent with exercise. Here is what she shared about her journey: My name is Kori and I’m 31 years old. I have been overweight all my life coming from a family of full figured […]