Success Stories – Page 2 – Experience Life

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Second Act: Michele Martin’s Success Story

By Michele Martin

How one woman changed the course of her life — with some help from her friends — to come back better than ever.

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The Nurse Who Learned to Heal Herself First

By Jenn Mears, NP

A health care practitioner details how she learned to prioritize her own wellness.

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Ironman: Jason Johnson’s Success Story

By Jason Johnson

Heeding a desperate call to change, one man sets his will on reclaiming his health and fitness.

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A Picture of Health: Jenny Paul’s Success Story

By Jenny Paul

How a photo inspired one woman to change her life — and the image she projects to the world.

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Out of the Darkness: Jenni Engebretson’s Success Story

By Jenni Engebretson

How one woman overcame depression and addiction by rebuilding her mind, body, and spirit.

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Buddy System: Naddir Eldeeb’s Success Story

By Naddir Eldeeb

How a determined friend helped one man lose 225 pounds and reclaim his sense of self.

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My Turnaround: Jacquelyn B. Fletcher (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

After struggling with her weight throughout childhood, Jacquelyn B. Fletcher lost 100 pounds — and has kept it off for nearly two decades. Here, she recalls the moment she realized her body — and her life — would be forever changed.

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Loving What I’ve Got: Jacquelyn Fletcher’s Success Story

By Jacquelyn B. Fletcher

How one woman lost 100 pounds and has kept it off for nearly two decades — and counting.

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How I’m Doing It: Kandace MacKaben’s Success Story (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

After her 22-year marriage ended, Kandace MacKaben began examining her path forward as her caretaker role was changing. She never expected a long-distance bike trip to lead her to a new identity. Here, Kandace recalls how she changed her life.

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An Uncommon Triathlete: Zachary Hamrick’s Success Story

By Steve Hamrick

A young man with autism conquers the NYC Tri. His father tells the story.

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How I’m Doing It: A Luv Story (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

How one couple overcame a legacy of obesity — and built a stronger life together along the way.

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How I’m Doing It: Kathe Yamagata (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

Kathe Yamagata, author of the January 2014 How I’m Doing It column, reflects on her weight loss and health transformation.

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How I’m Doing It: Stephen Preusz (Video)

By Experience Life Staff

In November 2011, former Strongman competitor Stephen Preusz was diagnosed with kidney failure. He would need a new kidney sooner than later. Here, he shares his journey back to healthy.