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Autumn lost 78 pounds

February 27, 2014 by Ajima Jackson 6 Comments

Featured Weight Loss Success Story: Delta Sigma Theta Soror Autumn lost 78 pounds. This petite diva ended a lifetime of dealing with being overweight by committing to eating clean and exercising. She went from a size 18/20 to a size 6/8. Read her story and find out how she did it:

Autumn DST Soror

“My name is Autumn and for as long as I can remember I’ve been overweight. I can remember being in 4th grade and weighing over 100lbs. Although I was always overweight, I never realized just how much. After graduating from college in 2005, I became a probation officer and was faced with the challenge having to complete the police academy. I started going to the gym but didn’t change my diet. Over 3 years later, I was still working out, but I hadn’t lost any significant weight. One of my sorority sisters suggested we start a weight loss competition which made me actually put effort into my fitness journey. At my heaviest, I weighed around 235 pounds, which is a lot, especially on my 5’1” frame. I did great the first time and lost over 50 pounds but after going through losing my mom and getting married, I gained over of that weight half back.

At the end of 2012, I weighed 209 pounds and as of February 2014 I weight 157 pounds. At my heaviest I wore a size 18/20 in pants and now I wear a size 6/8. I’ve tried all types of things to help with my weight loss but what has worked the best is simply working out (4-6 days a week) and eating clean. I used to eat a lot of fast food, I didn’t eat vegetables and I drink a lot of juice. Now, I eat veggies daily, drink lot of water and stay away from processed foods. For the last few months I’ve used Fitness On Fire online boot camp, which helped me continue to reach my goals.

I would tell anyone to have patience, take it one day at a time and take lots of pictures. On those days when you are struggling with the journey, take a look back at those pictures to see just how far you have come.”

Instagram: @Autumn203

Michelle lost 163 pounds

January 13, 2014 by Ajima Jackson 16 Comments

Before and After Transformation of the Day: Michelle lost 163 pounds, going from a size 28 to a size 12. She took action by walking and changing her eating habits. Eventually she found a helpful gym and weight loss plan that helped her lose the pounds. Here are what she shared about her journey:

Michelle before and after photos

“Hello, I’d like to share my weight loss story with your page. I was 347 pounds and I currently weigh 184 pounds. I was told by my primary doctor, that I was healthy but overweight. I took time to think about this, and as time went on and I could accept that I was overweight. I decided that I was the only one that could really help me. I took the first step and located a trail near my place of residence. I started walking 1 mile a day for about 5 weeks. Then my husband began going with me. One morning he said, “Let’s challenge ourselves.” and we got started. Well, I went from walking 1 mile a day to 3 miles a day. Not long after, around 2 weeks later, he fell off. That’s when I spoke to myself and decided to challenge myself and keep going. I continued to walk 3 miles a day. I also incorporated a little jogging, which in the beginning I thought I couldn’t do. I told myself, “I can so all things through Christ who strengthens me”. I pressed on. As time went on I jogged each day and I just didn’t feel as if my workout was any benefit to me if I didn’t jog.

In a little over a year, I lost 54 pounds by walking/jogging just 3 miles a day. I started looking for more than just weight loss, so I joined a gym here in Winter Haven Fl. called TigersWorld. This gym, the owner Mr. Berto, and the trainers forever changed my life. They taught me so much discipline. I thought I was eating healthy, but once I started at TigersWorld, they taught me what healthy eating really was. I did 1 hour cardio workouts at the gym. When I first started, I could only last for about 27 minutes of the 1 hour workout, but I made up in my mind that I would not quit. I live by the word of God and again told myself “I can do ALL things through Christ who strengths me.” I endured and I continued to press. It wasn’t long before I was doing the whole 1 hour class and leaving the gym for a walk afterwards. I was bound and determined to live a healthy life.

Prior to joining TigersWorld, I looked for help from another local gym in the WinterHaven area, and a few of there trainers, said to me that they didn’t recommend me joining a gym. They said that I first need to lose some weight. I thought to myself, “That’s what going to a gym and working out will help you do.” My question to them was what do you recommend? A lady trainer, weighing no more than 105lbs, said “They got a pill called…”. I halted her sentence, because prior to me trying to do it the right way I tried 3 different diet regiments. They were only temporary and I wanted to make a lifestyle change. The gentleman trainer that was there said, “Ma’am you gotta start somewhere.” I chose to move on and start at another, more helpful gym.

In the beginning, I basically cut out sweets and cut back on my carbs, eating no bread at all. Changed from white rice to only brown rice, which I had 1 cup at a time and only two times a week. I also cut out all fried foods. After I joined TigersWorld, I followed their eating plan, which was very strict. I ate fish 7 days a week, sometimes 2 times a day. No salt at all. I purchase several Mrs. Dash seasoning mixes and mix them together to have some type of seasoning to work with. I eat turkey from time to time and chicken breast. I also eat lots of green vegetables. In the morning when I wake up, I drink warm water with 2 teaspoons of Lemon Juice and have a bowl of instant oatmeal. I eat 5 small meals a day. For a snack, I’ll either have a piece of fruit, almonds, nuts or cashews. I eat salads, but I only eat dark greens. Most of the time, I eat my salad with a dry salad sprinkler on it with a little olive oil and no other dressings. I use olive oil to base my foods, no crisco. I only drink water, of course. I was never a big soda nor juice drinker. Also, I only eat dark fruits, as blueberries, cherries, strawberries, plums, kiwi, etc. and only fresh fruit. The canned fruit contains too much syrup and other additives, in my opinion.

I could write a book on my story, which I am in the process of doing. I went from a 26 to a size 12 and I’m not done YET. I have a passion for fitness. My overall weight loss at this time is 163 pounds. My ideal goal would be that by June 2014 I will weigh 145-150 pounds. Blessings”

Michelle lost weight

Aleisha lost 134 pounds

January 12, 2014 by Ajima Jackson 9 Comments

Weight Loss Story of the Day: Sonia sent in her sister’s transformation story. Aleisha lost 134 pounds. Sonia says that her sister is an inspiration to others. Here is what she shared with us:

Aleisha before and after

“This is my sister Aleisha Jordan-Alston. She had a lot of different health issues but decided to make a change when she was told that she would not be around to raise her 5 children if she didn’t lose weight. She not only lost weight but continues to motivate others to do the same. I hope you can feature her on your page. She deserves it. I’m so proud of my sister.

About 2 1/2 years ago her doctor told her very matter of factly that if she did not lose weight that she would be dead in 5 years and to prepare herself and her 5 children. She argued with him back and forth all the while being embarrassed, shocked and enraged. By the end of the appointment he was a little more compassionate about it. He told her that if she worked hard, he believed that she could do it but he also honestly felt that if she didn’t make a change she would die in 5 years or less. She didn’t want her to children to grow up without her (all under 16 at the time). She also wanted to prove to her doctor that she could do it. This is what motivated her to lose weight. She was having a problem sticking to the traditional workouts so she started walking with me and some of our friends which made it seem more like something fun to do instead of working out. She also loves dancing and included that in her workout schedule. A different doctor put her on a strict changes to her diet which she followed religiously. She changed how often she ate (every 3 to 4 hours) to the portion sizes. She cut out fast food, stopped using a lot of salt and stopped eating fried foods. She also doubled her vegetables (which she hardly ate before losing weight), cut out beef and pork and started eating mostly chicken, turkey and fish. Of course she drinks water constantly. Her total weight loss is 134 pounds. She started at 289 pounds in March 2012 and she’s only 4’11”. Her current weight is 155 pounds. She does treat herself every now and then to her chips, cookies, etc but once she got used to not eating them she knew she could make it. She says she’s so happy that she made this lifestyle change and I’m a proud big sister.”

Tinisha lost 140 pounds

January 3, 2014 by Ajima Jackson 14 Comments

Weight loss story of the day: Tinisha lost 140 pounds and is now diabetes free. She went from 283 pounds to 143 pounds with exercise and changing her eating habits. Read her story:

“Hello Everybody!! My name is Tinisha!!! I wanted to share my story!!! In 2004, I was struggling with diabetes. My weight use go up and down and I couldn’t lose the weight. Between 2004 and 2010, I weighed 260-283 pounds and was in the size 22 clothes. Iwas always sad and depressed because I wanted to lose weight but couldnt lose the weight. In 2008, I started to have problems with my diabetes and was in and out the hospital. I couldnt control my sugar. Again, I tried everything to lose weight and it wouldnt come off. In 2009, I got pregnant and I was high risk case, going to the doctor appointments 3 times a week. So, after I had my baby in 2010 I decided I wanted to make a change. I started to lose weight, eating right, working out and also gave up a lot of stuff I was eating and stuck to my diet.

I changed my eating habits by changing my portion sizes. No pop, no juice, just water. I ate more vegetables, fruit and lean food. Meat wise, I eat chicken, fish, turkey. I don’t eat red meat I also cut out a lot of other foods. I don’t eat candy, sweets or fast foods!! My exercise was I did a lot of walking and also joined a gym. I walk outside 3 times a week and do workouts at home with workout DVDs. My blessing was to have a healthy lifestyle and to be diabetes free since March 2013. That’s my blessing. As of today, I weigh 143 pounds and I’m in a size 6 or 7 in clothes. I’m very proud of my self!!!”

Tinisha weight loss

Amber lost 44 pounds

January 1, 2014 by Ajima Jackson 6 Comments

Let’s show Amber some love. She lost 44 pounds down from 418 pounds and she is just 25 years old. Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey:

“My name is Amber and I am 25. I have struggled with my weight since I could remember. Diabetes and high blood pressure run in my family but I continued to pick up and put on weight as my doctor’s dismay. I have tried almost every fad diet, weight watchers, Jenny Craig, cabbage soup and nothing seemed to keep my attention for very long. The doctor seemed to be constantly concerned about my weight and one doctor seemed to have given up hope that I was going to do anything about it at all. I had continued to make excuses about why I haven’t done anything before now but I know that excuses are tools of incompetence :). So, after seeing myself in pictures and feeling the most uncomfortable that I have ever felt at my highest weight of 418 pounds, I decided that April that I needed to make that change for MYSELF. Not because anyone told me, not by force but because I did it on my own terms. I changed the way that I was eating, drinking, and exercising for the first time in a long time. Shortly into this journey, I experienced a herniated disc and it forced me to curb the exercise for a few months. It was heartbreaking, especially because I was in the groove and I was just about to finish graduate school. When I moved back to CA, through medical assistance, my back has never felt better. Since then, I have joined the local gym with a majority of my family members. I try to go 3-4 times a week (I do Zumba, body sculpting, water aerobics and I am currently training for a 5k), drink as much water as I can and just try to stay positive about the fact that this is NOT A DIET, BUT A LIFESTYLE CHANGE! This page has also been an encouragement to me as well as MyFitnessPal! It has kept me honest and I utilize the support of other women to get through this journey. I have seen results but I am hungry for more…pun intended but I just wanted to be able to encourage other women who have had similar struggles that you are beautiful and that this journey is not easy but we are doing it to be healthier! You are absolutely not alone and I hope that my 44 pounds inspires the next woman as I work toward the next 44. Instagram:@ _adeebee. I just recently started a blog on wordpress: http://selfgrowththejourney.wordpress.com/.

Have a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year!

Amber D. Boyd, M.A., MFT
Syracuse University
adboyd@syr.edu

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. -Harriet Tubman”

Faneshia lost 41 pounds

December 23, 2013 by Ajima Jackson 2 Comments

Regular exercice and cleaning up her eating habits helped Faneshia lose 41 pounds. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey:

“Greeting, I was speaking to my friend on the phone and she was talking about how excited she was to have joined a local fitness center. I do not know what is was, but when I heard her say, “I am tired of being overweight, and I had to do something about it.”. That made me realize that I was tired of being overweight too. That conversation on June 6, 2013 and it was the start of my weight loss journey. After I hung up the phone, I knew I had to make a change… A lifestyle change! Therefore, I made a grocery list and went to the store to purchase chicken, fish, and vegetables (of all kinds). I made a weekly menu and pre-cooked many of my meals. I ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner with two snacks in between meals.

I also began working out 5 days a week. My workouts consist of two days per week of Zumba, one day per week of strength training, and two days a week of running and hiking. I began my journey weighing 196 pounds and after 6 months I am down to 155 pounds and have melted away over 34 inches. Additionally, I log my food everyday on My Fitness Pal. I find that logging my eating habits holds me accountable for what I place in my mouth, and helps me make healthier food choices. I am not where I want to be, but with hard work, consistency and a great supportive husband I will meet my goal and stay living a healthy and fit life!”

Faneshia before and after photos

Keisha lost 59 pounds

December 19, 2013 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

Let’s show some BWLW lost to Keisha. She lost 59 pounds after having her son by using portion control, taking lunch to work daily, working out and other healthy lifestyle changes. Here is what she shared about her weight loss journey:

“My name is Keisha Watson. I’ve lost 59 pounds so far. My starting weight was 275 pounds after having my son 2/11. I started walking first, then doing Zumba. I changed my eating habits by portion control and eating 6-8 small meals daily. I no longer drink any juices or soda. My goal weight is 175 pounds. My current weight is 216 pounds.

My motivation is health. Diabetes and high blood pressure runs in my family on both sides. So, I didn’t want to continue being overweight. I also got tired of feeling tired all the time and I wanted to be able to play with my two year-old son. My advice for others is start with one thing at a time maybe cut back on drinking soda with every meal. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. I use workout tapes on days when I can’t go to the gym. I work out in the house. I also get my kids involved. I take pictures of my meals so I see what I’m eating. I tell others to keep going. Losing weight is half the battle, keeping it off is even harder. You must change your way of eating completely. I bring breakfast and lunch with me to work daily, so that the temptation of ordering out is not there. My advice is that you have to keep going. It’s so hard to workout and eat right however I love to see the changes week after week. That’s just a few things that has helped me so far. Thank you stay blessed. ”

Keisha before and after photos Keisha weight loss photos

Tanya lost 76 pounds

December 15, 2013 by Ajima Jackson 10 Comments

Weight Loss Story of the Day: Tanya lost 76 pounds and kept her curves. She details for us her lifelong weight loss struggle and talks in detail about what it took for her to lose weight. Here is her story:

Tanya weight loss story

“My starting weight was 319 pounds, my current weight is 243 pounds. My goal weight is 180 and below. I want to be a 9/10 but if need be squeeze into an 8 (honesty)!!! LOL

I can start this story from a lot of places so I will just let it flow. I have been overweight majority of all my life as far as I can remember. I was the shapeliest girl in grade school. I say shapeliest because my curves at that age were developed before I grew into them. In high school, my weight wasn’t my concern. As I got into my adult years when I would visit my family in Jamaica the first question they would ask me was “How did you get so big” like they didn’t know that food was the problem. I tried everything you can think of to lose weight; Slim Fast, Weight Watchers, LA Weight Loss, Jenny Craig!!! You name it and I was on that on that bandwagon. I can honestly say I was comfortable enough in my body to waste my money on all those things.

I have had a couple breaking points but I took none of them seriously! One stands out in particular though. I was at an amusement park and wanted to sit next to the people I came with on a rollercoater. I couldn’t because the row of seats didn’t have the “big” seat.This hurt but nonetheless I kept the same eating habits and never changed a thing.

Fast forward to present. I started January 1st of this year. I began going to the gym six days a week. I got really serious around the time I began waist training and I chose the easiest thing to do. I waited until the Lenten season and gave up rice and juice and red meat for 40 days. That how my weight really came off aside from waist training and exercising.
I was turning 30 and just wanted to “look different “. I wanted to cross off some of the “I have nevers” off my list!! Like I have never worn a two-piece. I could have but I chose not too. I also didn’t want to get diabetes and high blood pressure. Those are things I can prevent so that’s what I am doing. I have vain reasons why I want to lose weight also. I LOVE MY CURVES! Plain and simple! My current measurements are 36-32-51. My goal is 36-26-51! I have hips, butt, and breasts, all these things that people pay for I was given! Now, why would I want to hide all that with fat in my body? Cause let’s face it, I was plan ole fat! Not anymore though!! I am on a continuous journey to get to my goal size and weight.

Tanya before and after As I lose weight I really believe I can help others do the same. The two most important things I can tell you is to 1. NEVER give up and 2. Lose weight for no one but yourself. There is no right nor wrong way to do this. It’s not a diet, its a lifestyle change. If you need to incorporate supplements do it! Do what works for you. I do herbalife because sometimes I don’t feel like eating and I also wear a corset to help define the hourglass waist I have.

You can follow me on instagram at Seductively_Fabulous or shoot me an email at info@seductivelyfabulous.com and I will help you as best as I can. My aim is to help others who feel they are on this road alone and have no help! We can do this together!!!”

4 Prescription Weight Loss Pills You Should Know About

December 12, 2013 by Ajima Jackson Leave a Comment

There is some good news about the change in how obesity is viewed as a disease by the medical community. It may now be easier for you to have access to medical weight loss and weight management treatments covered by insurance, if you and your doctor feel it is the best choice for you. There are many different prescription diet pills that your doctor can prescribe and find the best one to help you reach a healthy weight. The other news is that now YOU have to educate yourself on these prescriptions so you can be an educated patient. It’s a little extra work on your part, but the payoff is worth it, especially because some past pills have had negative side effects and were taken off the market. Here are 4 prescription diet pills that you should know about. (Talk to your doctor about these drugs so that you have all the info you need since this is just an overview.)

Qsymia

Qsymia is one of the new hybrid prescription diet drugs that have come on the market that combine two or more prescription drugs to create one pill to address obesity. In Qsymia the combination contains phentermine and topiramate. Phentermine is a popular appetite suppressant and topiramate is an anti-convulsing. In combination with diet and exercise, Qysmia is most often prescribed to those with weight issues that are related to diabetes, high cholesterol or high blood pressure. The fact that Qysmia includes an anti-convulsant should be a sign that this is a diet drug that is not meant for anyone. There is a risk of potential addiction due to the phentermine ingredients and you should not suddenly stop taking Qysmia as there can be a risk for seizures. Qysmia should not be taken by people with a history of glaucoma or thyroid disorders and should not be taken if you are pregnant or nursing. There is a potential for complications from drug interactions and increased stress on your liver and kidneys so make sure to check with your doctor that this is the right diet pill for you.

Orlistat

Orlistat can be confusing to people as it is also sold under the name Xenical and Alli. The last branding of the drug does not require a prescription due to it being a much smaller dose than is clinically indicated for weight loss. Orlistat works by blocking fat absorption from food. It can block almost 20% of the fats taken in as a meal and the excess fat is passed from the body through regular bowel activity. Orlistat is generally combined with a reduced calorie diet and has a successful track record in morbidly obese patients that are at risk or have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or arteriosclerosis. The main concern with Orlistat beyond the typical ones of drug interaction lies with a unique form of vitamin deficiency that can occur while on the drug. In blocking the fat from being absorbed, Orlistat also blocks the body’s ability to absorb vitamins A, E, D and beta-carotenes from the fat, so a multi vitamin is recommended. Orlistat has a specific warning on it about interaction with many blood thinning drugs.

Xenical

Xenical is one of the brand names that the weight loss drug Orlistat is sold under. Unlike the other branding, Alli, Xenical maintains the clinical recommended dosage of 120mg per dose which is why it requires a prescription and alli does not. The dosage amount in Alli is not suggested to be of benefit to those who are morbidly obese. While Xenical is considered safe to take, there are some risks for side effects involved. Some people have experience hives, sweating, rashes or rapid breathing while taking Xenical. It is recommended that it is taken with a reduced calorie diet and a multi-vitamin as it blocks the natural absorption of some key vitamins from food as well as blocking fat absorption.

Phentermine

Phentermine is one of the best known of the prescribed diet pills and can be hugely effective when combined with a reduced calorie diet, exercise and lifestyle changes. It is a psychostimulant drug and is similar in composition to an amphetamine. It is used medically as an appetite suppressant and has been extensively studied. One of the biggest cautions about phentermine is that it can have addictive properties for people. The other main concern is that it can interact with other drugs in the same family, many of which are available without a prescription. If you are taking any antihistamine, decongestants or cold medicines be sure to let your doctor know. Phentermine is also not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing.

Obesity in Black America

December 5, 2013 by Ajima Jackson 4 Comments

One in 5 people die from weight related illnesses and complications. In many recent studies, Black Americans have the dubious distinction of having one of the highest rates of obesity in the US according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). To be considered obese, you must have a body mass index* of 30 or higher. To be considered morbidly obese your body mass index must only hit the BMI of 35 with health complications, or have been measured at 40 for at least five years.

Obesity in Black America There are many theories of why the Black American community has such high rates of obesity, none of which have been conclusively proven as true. It is generally accepted that the cause is a combination of culture and genetics. Complicating the issue is that Black Americans don’t simply suffer from just a Black American culture that promotes obesity (there’s a debate on that), they are influenced (as all Americans are ) by the general American culture which also promotes a lack of activity and poor diet. That leads to obesity across ALL racial categories. Here are just some of the major complications that you risk by remaining obese or seriously overweight. Losing weight radically reduces risk of death or health complications from each of these conditions.

I feel that it’s time that we face the health issues below and start to educate ourselves and our communities about the risks and how to turn these trends around! Let me know what you think in the comments section. Should we consider the studies that come out a call for action or is it all just more “bad news” about Black People?

Type II Diabetes

Black Americans are prone to type II diabetes, an acquired form of diabetes related to obesity. While this type of diabetes is on the rise in the US across the entire population, it is becoming more prevalent among Black Americans under the age of 25. Diet and exercise that lead to a return to a healthy weight and normal blood sugar levels can quickly remove the need for managing type II diabetes with medication and therapies for many people.

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure and obesity go hand in hand. While the American culture emphasizes treating high blood pressure with medication, rather than emphasizing prevention – the Black community is at a disadvantage as many of the current medications have not been rigorously examined for their benefits on the genetic profiles of Black adults. While this imbalance in clinical trials is slowly being corrected, thinking you can rely on a medication to control your high blood pressure may not be realistic for everyone. Having open communication with your doctor and other medical professionals is key to finding the right therapy that works for you.

Mortality

1 in 5 Americans die from weight related illnesses. Being obese, or even just overweight, can decrease your life span by increasing the strain on your heart and inviting in life threatening conditions that could be avoided. Due to high obesity rates, some Black Americans face shorter lifespans (Some studies show that this increases our mortality rate when compared to other racial groups in the US).

Weight-related Illness and Complications

More Black Americans are being diagnosed with weight related illnesses from diabetes to joint pain to pulmonary and breathing disorders than ever before. Excess weight can have an effect on the efficiency of your lungs and other vital organs as well as depressing your immune system and metabolism. It is also thought that being overweight can complicate your recovery from surgeries and other illnesses as fat acts as fast absorbing neutralizer for many medications and antibiotics.

Stroke

Obesity comes with high blood pressure and is also commonly associated with heart disease and poor cholesterol health. When you combine these elements together, there is a radically increased risk for stroke. Having a stroke can happen at any age. Being obese increases your risk of stroke and can also complicate your recovery from one.

Arthritis

Extra weight increases pressure on your joints and can act to reduce circulation. All of this can combine to an increase in mobility issues and arthritis. In many cases, the normal medications used to relieve arthritis pain are not as effective in patients who are obese as their weight is not taken into account with the dosage. If weight is taken into account, there is a secondary issue of potential toxicity or dependence due to the high medication dose.

Cancer

Recent studies have conclusively linked belly fat to an increased risk of breast cancer. It isn’t belly fat that is specifically the issue, it is the particular fat cell type called an estrogen receptor cell which is most common in the stomach area. Older studies have long shown a direct link between being obese and an increased risk of the following cancers: esophagus, pancreas, colon and rectum, endometrium, kidney, thyroid and gallbladder.

*Note: I know that many people dispute the validity of BMI in determining health, but it is the measure accepted by the medical profession at this time. I also realize that the info I’m talking about in this article is based on research and studies that many may not agree with. Many time the reaction I hear about info like this is that it stereotypes us or that “they” are saying that we are all fat and unhealthy. My intention is to bring forward some info to make us all think about how obesity and weight-related illness is affecting our community. We can look around our families, co-workers, friends and the whole of America and see that weight and poor eating is affecting the health of many. It’s time that we stop dismissing the stats that DO on some level correspond with what we are seeing. I’m not saying that every study is accurate…but every stat and study is not wrong.

Find out more

Dr. Tyeese Gaines – How obesity has become a part of black culture

The Office of Minority Health – Obesity and African Americans

US News – Blacks have highest obesity rates in US

National Cancer Institute – Obesity and Cancer