We Lost Weight to Regain Our Health
Threatened by diabetes, high cholesterol, or a family history of heart problems, these readers committed to improving their lives for their children and for themselves
She Became a Personal Trainer
Melanie Landano, 37, used to stuff her face with funnel cake and cotton candy while working at Disney World. Then her doctor told her she was obese and needed to make healthy changes. She found a new job—at a gym—and lost 103 pounds.
He’s Training for His First Ironman
In college, 28-year-old Kris Dornan weighed over 300 pounds with 35% body fat. When his father died from a heart attack, he knew it was time to get in shape. He started training for triathlons and is down to 213 pounds with only 15% body fat. (Do you want to achieve results like this?
She’d Rather Eat Fresh Produce than Drink a Beer
Former college athlete Caren Kelleher, 27, abandoned her fit life when she became a working professional. Once she realized her BMI was in the danger zone for health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure, she took up Pilates and running and lost 26 pounds.
He Didn’t Want to Struggle with Diabetes
Todd Branche had survived a heart attack, but it wasn’t until he was diagnosed with diabetes that he decided to get healthy. He adjusted his diet and started walking. Now he’s 124 pounds lighter.
He Didn’t Want to Die Young
At 26, Chase knew he was too young to have high blood pressure and bad cholesterol, so he drastically changed his eating habits and started lifting weights. He dropped 176 pounds in less than 2 years.
