While growing up in England, Bethany Robinson didn’t think much about her weight or body composition. She loved sports so much that she was always on a team, which involved…
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Quick Black Bean Chili Over Lime Couscous
Vegetarian and looking for a high-protein meal? Look no further than this recipe, which gives you 20 grams of vegetarian protein per serving, plus tons of fiber to keep you…
Mark Tried Countless Diets Before Losing 100 Pounds With MyFitnessPal
Mark Gibson is no stranger to diets. Whole30, Atkins, South Beach, Nutrisystem — he’s tried them all. Gibson has struggled with his weight for most of his life and can…
Jason’s 100-Pound Weight Loss Started with Getting Sober
Jason Urban’s journey to getting healthy started with one important step: getting sober. The now-39-year-old dog walker and pet caregiver from Austin, Texas, used to live a very different life…
How Stephen Went from Couch Potato to Bodybuilder
For some people, the shift from unhealthy habits to a better lifestyle might be kicked off by a photo, random comment or an uncomfortable moment in a dressing room. For…
This Stay-at-Home-Mom Dropped 60 Pounds by Making Small Changes
Like many parents, Sarep Baggott struggled to find time for herself. As a mom to a 6-year-old boy and a 6-month-old girl, Baggott put all of her time and energy…
How His Father’s Death Spurred Jordan’s 100-Pound Weight Loss
At just 13 years old, Jordan Henry remembers the shock of his father’s death, and even through his heartbreak, he felt a sense of resolve. What happened to his dad,…
Mallory Lost 100 Pounds By Avoiding Quick-Fix Diets
Mallory King may have lost almost half her body weight in 2013, but it wasn’t in the “quick-fix” way so many restrictive diets advertise. “One thing that really inspires people…
From Sedentary to Stage: Nicole’s Body and Mind Transformation
Putting on a bikini can feel overwhelming for many women, even if they’re in the privacy of a dressing room. Now, think about wearing that bikini in front of hundreds…
Jenni Lost 80 Pounds After She Stopped Using Food for Comfort
As Jenni Buckingham grew up, she didn’t think much about her weight or health. As a normal kid who ate what she wanted and lived a pretty content life, she…
Elizabeth Lost More Than 100 Pounds While Eating All Foods
When Elizabeth Simion, a business analyst and MBA student in Austin, Texas, began looking for a job, she worried her weight would hold her back. Simion was all too aware…
How This Pizza-Loving Nurse Got in the Best Shape of Her Life
As a cancer center nurse, pizza restaurant owner and mother of two, Shannon Collins didn’t think she’d ever have to worry about what she ate. After all, she’d been naturally…