Success Stories
LATEST STORIES
A Picture of Health: Jenny Paul’s Success Story
How a photo inspired one woman to change her life — and the image she projects to the world.
Out of the Darkness: Jenni Engebretson’s Success Story
How one woman overcame depression and addiction by rebuilding her mind, body, and spirit.
Buddy System: Naddir Eldeeb’s Success Story
How a determined friend helped one man lose 225 pounds and reclaim his sense of self.
My Turnaround: Jacquelyn B. Fletcher (Video)
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.
Loving What I’ve Got: Jacquelyn Fletcher’s Success Story
How one woman lost 100 pounds and has kept it off for nearly two decades — and counting.
How I’m Doing It: Kandace MacKaben’s Success Story (Video)
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.
An Uncommon Triathlete: Zachary Hamrick’s Success Story
A young man with autism conquers the NYC Tri. His father tells the story.
Roland Schoeman’s Inner Strength
The Olympian reflects on the advantages of age, experience, and believing in yourself against the odds.
How I’m Doing It: A Luv Story (Video)
See how one couple overcame a legacy of obesity — and built a stronger life together along the way.
Spiritual Journey: Kandace MacKaben’s Success Story
A long-distance bike trip that changed one woman’s life forever.
Sweet Rewards: Susanna and Ilya Gorodisher’s Success Story
How one couple overcame a legacy of obesity — and built a stronger life together along the way.
Life Changes: Melanie Kadlic Meren’s Success Story
Motherhood forces a self-employed consultant to adjust — and readjust — her health and fitness goals.
How I’m Doing It: Kathe Yamagata (Video)
Kathe Yamagata, author of the January 2014 How I’m Doing It column, reflects on her weight loss and health transformation.
How I’m Doing It: Stephen Preusz (Video)
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.
Strong Man: Stephen Preusz’s Success Story
Sudden kidney failure changed one man’s life overnight and required him to fight back for survival.
COMING CLEAN: Inspirational Stories: Kathe Yamagata
Experience Life reader Kathe Yamagata’s weight-loss story has me inspired. Hear more from Kathe in our newest video.
COMING CLEAN: Inspirational Stories: LaKeisha Shurn’s 100 Days at the Gym
I can’t stop watching this amazing woman’s video. Watch it and be moved.
COMING CLEAN: Inspirational Stories: Kelli Merritt
Life Time massage therapist Kelli Merritt was back at Commitment Day. Way to go, Kelli!
COMING CLEAN: Inspirational Stories: Jen Correa
Our October success story was selected as the “20 Most Inspirational Runners in the U.S.” After you read her story, you’ll agree.
COMING CLEAN: Healthy Revolutionaries
Did you catch me in this weekend’s RevAct.com newsletter? No? Here’s how to sign up!
Shift Change: Scott Johnson’s Success Story
A bartender leaves his life long job, finds work in a natural food co-op, and radically overhauls his health.