Update 11/28: The DECEMBER CHALLENGE goals are now available. Thank you so much for voting in the poll. Click here for the details! <a href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/6721276/”>Black Women Losing Weight’s December Challenge – What challenge would you like to participate in?</a>Hey Ladies, It’s almost time for us to vote on our challenge for December. Later this week, […]
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Twins Demetrias and Ametrias have lost a combined 80 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Twins Demetrias and Ametrias have lost 80 pounds combined. What did they do to lose the weight? Dede wrote us to say… “My twin and I are on this journey together. We have lost a total of 80 pounds together just by exercising and eating healthier. Keepingitmoving:) Our main […]
Jerry lost 50 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss story: Jerry lost 50 pounds. She says, “On the left is a picture of me when I was 18 and I was a freshman in college. Due to my being uncomfortable, and the fact that I kept getting sick, I had to do something. On the right is a picture of […]
Natasha lost 95 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss story: BWLW Online Community member Natasha lost 95 pounds going from 225 to 130 lbs. She was featured in the Huffington Post’s Healthy Living weight loss success profiles. In our online community we always ask what people’s weight loss goals are. Natasha says, “I’m in maintenance mode now, after having lost […]
Shamieka lost 40 pounds by eating right
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Shamieka lost 40 pound by changing her diet. She says, “I started out losing weight in Feb 2011 at 210 lbs. As of todays date I am 170 lbs and I have continued to live and eat healthy. I feel so much better mentally and spiritually!!! I changed my […]
Updated: Rochelle lost 85 pounds with gastric bypass
Check out Rochelle’s weight loss story. She says, “I had gastric bypass in April 2012. I was weighing 345 now I’m down to 260. I have a long way to go I maintain by not eating slider foods & waiting an hour after I eat to drink. Everyday is a struggle but I look @ […]
Qui lost 106 pounds
Update: Qui wrote in to share what’s she’s been doing since she shared her story of losing over 100 pounds 4 years ago. She gained some of weight back, but after being diagnosed with PCOS she understood why she’d experienced rapid weight gain and what changes she needed to make to release the pounds. I was featured in […]
Christine has lost 77 pounds
Today’s Feature: Christine has lost 77.5 pounds. She says, BEFORE: I was Living Large and in Charge. Standing at 6’2, I have always been a STATUESQUE and confident BBW. My weight sky rocketed from consoling myself with food and eating my grief away when my mom and dad died 5 days apart. AFTER: I’m healthier and happier. Thank […]
Lucretia has lost 40 pounds!
Today’s Featured Weight Loss Success Story: BWLW Online Community member Lucretia has lost 40 pounds! She says, “From last September to this, I have lost 40 pounds through diet and exercise. I feel a lot healthier and I love the feeling of being able to run without pain. I feel successful and am very grateful […]
Darnette has lost more than 70 pounds!
Today’s Featured Weight Loss Success Story comes from Darnette who has lost more than 70 pounds. She has a supportive family. How do I know? Her sister Kope (another BWLW member) submitted her story to us! Great Job, Darnette! Here is what her sister told us about Darnette’s transformation: Fitness Encouragement! For I can do […]