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Business Not as Usual: David Adams’s Success Story
When too many client lunches and too little exercise caught up with David Adams, he knew he had to change the way he was working — and living.
Yoga Practice Makes Perfect: Lisa Evans’s Success Story
How Lisa Evans used yoga to recover from divorce–and to embrace a healthier lifestyle.
Ready for Anything: Kimberly Mills’s Success Story
Personal and team training helped Kimberly Mills lose nearly 60 pounds — and discover an exhilarating sense of adventure.
Fitness-Buddy Transformations
Founding editor Pilar Gerasimo on how accountability and fitness endeavors go hand in hand.
Getting Past Chronic Pain: Michelle Sprinkle’s Success Story
A team approach of PIlates, chiropractic care and massage helped Michelle Sprinkle overcome debilitating chronic sacroiliac pain.
Mark Miller’s Change of Heart
After one of his daughters was hospitalized with a life-threatening condition, Mark Miller took his own health to heart.
Show of Strength: Dana McMahan’s Success Story
On a quest for fitness, food writer Dana McMahan puts down her fork and starts lifting weights — really heavy ones.
Back to Life
A mom whose children inspired her to confront a lifelong eating disorder chronicles her fears and challenges.
Determined to Live
Once weighing more than 500 pounds, Hattie Montgomery has lost over half her weight — and reclaimed her life.
Test Results
Anita 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.
No Excuses: Shonia Brown’s Success Story
On her 40th birthday, Shonia Brown got a wake-up call that convinced her to change her life – and face her challenges head on.
Shifting Gears
It 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.
Stronger by a Mile
Mindy 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.
A Father’s Promise
After the birth of his daughter, Michael Raimondi finally got serious about working out and eating right.
Taking Charge
For 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.
Workout Warrior
Once 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.
Winning at Weight Loss
When 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.
A Calculated Approach
How heart-rate training helped Kim Fambro reach a level of health and fitness she’d assumed was beyond her reach.
The Blog That Changed Me
Looking for a lasting source of motivation and support, Andra Ruscoe found it in an unexpected place – her keyboard.
From Desperate to Determined
After hitting a health-and-fitness low, Don Zeh started hitting the gym – and discovered a passion that surprised him.
Professional Liability
All the free food he got at work had Jason Buszta packing on the pounds – until the sudden death of a friend made him realize he was putting his own health at risk.