Motivation & Inspiration

Shedding 160 pounds led one woman to discover her many strengths ­— and commit to prioritizing her health.

One woman shares hard-earned lessons from her postpartum recovery to help others recognize the importance of persistence, self-care, and patience.

By switching to a plant-based diet and redoubling his training efforts, this young basketball player finally lost the weight that had been holding him back.

How one woman is finding purpose and fulfillment in her retirement through volunteering in her community.

How visualization exercises helped one woman heal from the trauma of three hip surgeries and take her dream vacation. 

After suffering from ulcerative colitis for more than three decades, one man discovered a way to get to the root cause of his illness.

One man shares how he reclaimed his health — and lost more than 150 pounds — by embracing whole foods and his family's agrarian roots.

After recovering from a life-changing brain aneurysm, one woman discovered a workout program that helped her change her lifestyle and lose nearly 70 pounds.

How one man — after losing his wife to leukemia and surviving his own cancer treatment — reclaimed his health and completed a 365-mile bike ride through Israel.

Playing lacrosse gave one young woman newfound body confidence — and the motivation to stop seeing food as the enemy.

Pursuing a newfound love of the outdoors motivated one attorney to rethink his career path.

How EL’s six-month workout program helped one cancer survivor find the support she needed to take back her health.

A dietary shift offered hope to an overweight, socially isolated man, but it was a rescue dog that saved his life.

How an elimination diet — and some tenacity — helped one young woman reverse her alopecia.

One woman’s yoga practice spurred her recovery from an eating disorder — and offered her a path to self-acceptance.

How one man is creating a family tradition of healthy living by making manageable changes to his own diet and lifestyle.

How a new fitness regimen helped an overstressed mom manage the pressures of raising a special-needs child.

How cognitive behavioral therapy gave one woman the tools to work through depression and start a social-media movement.

One man's sobriety led to lower cholesterol, stable blood sugar, and a healthier, more vibrant life.

Despite an injury that left him blind, this Army veteran sets his sights on triathlon's most legendary event.

How one woman — determined to transform her lifestyle and inspired by Zumba — shed more than half her body weight.