How I Did It
Back to Life
A mom whose children inspired her to confront a lifelong eating disorder chronicles her…
Determined to Live
Once weighing more than 500 pounds, Hattie Montgomery has lost over half her weight —…
Up and Running
From discovering her first cycling class to finishing the Boston Marathon, a working mom…
Rapid Recovery
In his late 50s, a paddler decides to take his most ambitious canoe trip ever - and…
Shifting Gears
It took a cancer diagnosis to convince Brad Dawson to rethink his eating and exercise…
Stronger by a Mile
Mindy Russell had no idea that by getting in shape and completing her first triathlon,…
A Father’s Promise
After the birth of his daughter, Michael Raimondi finally got serious about working out…
Taking Charge
For years, Amy Kotch struggled with an eating disorder. Here's how she reclaimed her life…
Workout Warrior
Once obese, Paul Nowak had trouble keeping up with his favorite sports. Now, after losing…
Winning at Weight Loss
When Jeni Bier's workplace offered a weight-loss competition, she was reluctant to take on…
Getting Fit the Playful Way
How Deanna Eberlin discovered her passion for a primal way of life - and connected with…
A Work of Love
Brian Gray's weight-loss efforts began as an attempt to save his niece's life. He wound up…
A Calculated Approach
How heart-rate training helped Kim Fambro reach a level of health and fitness she'd…
A Family Plan for Fitness
This couple discovered a smart way to stick to a fitness routine: They got the whole…
The Blog That Changed Me
Looking for a lasting source of motivation and support, Andra Ruscoe found it in an…
Paddle Power
Bonnie Kos worried that aging would sap her energy and fitness. Instead, she discovered…
From Desperate to Determined
After hitting a health-and-fitness low, Don Zeh started hitting the gym - and discovered a…
From Sedentary to Unstoppable
Losing weight helped Deb Hagele rediscover her athletic body and reclaim her competitive…
Professional Liability
All the free food he got at work had Jason Buszta packing on the pounds - until the sudden…
Positive Outlook
When Amy Fenn finally accepted that only she could make herself happy, she found a…
A Centered Approach
Conscious eating and smart relaxation techniques tamed Maya Nelson’s out-of-control…
The Body Project
After years of putting other priorities ahead of her own fitness ideals, Jennifer Zech…
Going the Distance
Years of inactivity sapped Jeremy Coward’s energy and added pounds to his frame. A new…
Peak Performance
With her sights set on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Kris McKinney got back into…
A Balanced Approach
After diet pills, prepackaged meals and extreme fitness programs failed, Paul Denaro…
Time, Sweet Time
Teresa Watkins found out the hard way how an out-of-balance schedule can suck the joy…
New Lease on Life
In the midst of motivation-sapping malaise, Bernie Armada discovered a life-changing…
Executive Decision
Tom Tiller took his CEO lifestyle in a healthier direction and found his work and family…
Healthy Initiative
An employee health program helped Dennis Rostad drop 40 pounds and discover a new…
In This Together
A health scare convinced Brad and Ivette Heutmaker to change their eating and exercise…
Life, Interrupted
A dozen years ago, Jodi Ring suffered two brain aneurysms that could easily have left…
Persistence Pays Off
At nearly 400 pounds, Denise Morth decided to transform her life. Now she’s running…
Lesson Learned
John Martin used to eat whatever he wanted. When he was diagnosed with celiac disease,…
Back on Her Feet
After a devastating car accident, Hillary Hopkins was told she’d never walk again.…
