Reader Marian Ferry wasn’t always a personal trainer, fitness bikini competitor, and lover of weight lifting. After countless trips to the emergency room and always feeling tired and out of shape, she decided at 19 that she needed to change her habits. “Every doctor that I visited told me the only thing I could do…
A sales associate at the mall recently brought up the fact that he lost 70 pounds. A special diet got him on track, he told me, after which he pointed at the filing cabinet in front of him. “When I was heavier, that would have probably toppled on top of me,” he said, rising from…
Kat grew up in sunny Southern California before moving to Hawaii; she was always surfing, swimming, and being active – those things came to a halt after an unexpected and tragic life event. Kat: Before “I tried just about every sport, and I spent my Summers surfing, in YMCA kids’ sports camps and participating the…
While the terms “TIU” and “accountability partner” might not be a part of your vocabulary just yet, they were some of Kara Hamill‘s crucial secrets to success; the Canadian mom of two lost 30 pounds in just four months, and she’s feeling healthier than ever. Kara: Before Related Stories:From a Size 22 to a Size…
When most people share before-and-after photos from their weight-loss journey, you’d expect an image on the right to be smaller and fitter. Which is why when Mum on the Run posted these on her Facebook page, she received some surprised reactions. But her intent was to share a deeper story, one we as women can…
When I first met Caitlin Hutcherson, I never would’ve known she struggled with weight gain. After all, we met at Equinox, and she’s totally ripped! At first glance, you wouldn’t realize that just a few years ago, Caitlin was beginning a healthy journey that would change her life for the better. Caitlin: Before Related Stories:Amanda…
If witnessing Oprah Winfrey dominate television for decades has taught me anything, it’s that she’s not one to do something halfheartedly. When the mogul decided to commit herself to Weight Watchers in 2015, not only did she become a member, but she bought 10 percent of the company for $43.2 million. Now, she’s promoting the…
When Desiree Richards first stepped into TITLE Boxing Club at almost 400 pounds, she could barely finish a class. Now she’s an inspiration to everyone in her hometown – her local paper even covered her amazing weight-loss journey! Read on for her incredible transformation, how she started, and what’s different now that she’s down 200-plus…
The anxiety posting this is REAL. Taken a few minutes apart, flexing in the first. “How did you avoid loose skin and stretch marks?” Heyyyyy, I didn’t! Its all there. High waisted bottoms have become my bff. Do I regret losing weight? Hellllll noooooo. NEVER. Not even a slightest thought. I am more FIT than…
Last June, 34-year-old Amanda hit her heaviest weight: 281 pounds. And that wasn’t even the worst of it – her doctor also diagnosed her with a weight-induced disease, nonalcoholic cirrhosis. The culprit? “Stress eating,” she says. Related Stories:From a Size 22 to a Size 12: This Woman Changed Her Habits and Her Life She knew…
