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Show of Strength: Dana McMahan’s Success Story
By Dana McMahanOn a quest for fitness, food writer Dana McMahan puts down her fork and starts lifting weights — really heavy ones.
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Back to Life
By Stephanie RoehmA mom whose children inspired her to confront a lifelong eating disorder chronicles her fears and challenges.
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Determined to Live
By Hattie MontgomeryOnce weighing more than 500 pounds, Hattie Montgomery has lost over half her weight — and reclaimed her life.
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Rapid Recovery
By Rob KesserlingIn his late 50s, a paddler decides to take his most ambitious canoe trip ever – and winds up facing a far bigger adventure than he’d bargained for.
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Up and Running
By Cristiane CaccavaleFrom discovering her first cycling class to finishing the Boston Marathon, a working mom shares her journey of self-confidence – and self-discovery.
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Test Results
By Erin PetersonAnita Ranhotra tried dozens of diet and exercise programs, but couldn’t maintain a healthy weight — until metabolic testing and personalized guidance helped her make a nearly 100-pound breakthrough.
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No Excuses
By Nicole RadziszewskiOn her 40th birthday, Shonia Brown got a wake-up call that convinced her to change her life – and face her challenges head on.
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Shifting Gears
By Nicole RadziszewskiIt took a cancer diagnosis to convince Brad Dawson to rethink his eating and exercise habits. Then he discovered a more positive source of motivation -feeling great.
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Stronger by a Mile
By Nicole RadziszewskiMindy Russell had no idea that by getting in shape and completing her first triathlon, she’d inspire her husband and kids to get moving, too.
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A Father’s Promise
By Suzy FrischAfter the birth of his daughter, Michael Raimondi finally got serious about working out and eating right.
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Taking Charge
By Erin PetersonFor years, Amy Kotch struggled with an eating disorder. Here’s how she reclaimed her life from the clutches of perfectionism and rebuilt her health and happiness – one choice at a time.
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Workout Warrior
By Suzy FrischOnce obese, Paul Nowak had trouble keeping up with his favorite sports. Now, after losing 100 pounds, he’s an active role model for his kids – and a Brazilian jiu jitsu competitor.
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Ready for Action
By Kristin OhlsonWith our help, three brave readers tackled some healthy goals they’d been putting off for a while. Are their stories your story, too?
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“Ready for Action” Update
By Kristin OhlsonExperience Life checks in on the progress of our Healthy Challenge participants.
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Winning at Weight Loss
By Adrienne FoleyWhen Jeni Bier’s workplace offered a weight-loss competition, she was reluctant to take on the challenge. Two years later, she’s a different person.
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Getting Fit the Playful Way
By Erin PetersonHow Deanna Eberlin discovered her passion for a primal way of life — and connected with her own sense of healthy-living fun.
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A Work of Love
By Experience Life Community ManagerBrian Gray’s weight-loss efforts began as an attempt to save his niece’s life. He wound up saving his own.
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A Calculated Approach
By Erin PetersonHow heart-rate training helped Kim Fambro reach a level of health and fitness she’d assumed was beyond her reach.
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A Family Plan for Fitness
By Erin PetersonThis couple discovered a smart way to stick to a fitness routine: They got the whole family involved.
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Fitness Transformation With Xanthi Gerasimo (Audio)
By Pilar GerasimoXanthi Gerasimo talks about her transformative health and fitness journey.
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The Blog That Changed Me
By Suzy FrischLooking for a lasting source of motivation and support, Andra Ruscoe found it in an unexpected place – her keyboard.