My Turnaround
LATEST STORIES
Food, Freedom, and Forgiveness: Julieta Cruz’s Success Story
A young woman learns to forgive and care for herself while healing her relationship with food.
Empty Nest, New Beginnings: Lisa Samalonis’s Success Story
A single mother whose life revolved around her kids finds inner peace and community at her local health club.
No Distractions: Ryan Frankel’s Success Story
One man is inspired to advocate for more attentive driving after being injured in an accident involving a distracted motorist.
Bobby Jessee’s Success Story
A man shares how a double-bypass surgery at age 54 inspired him to prioritize his fitness — and how he’s reaping the rewards at 91.
Aileen Weintraub’s Success Story
While on bed rest for a high-risk pregnancy, a writer faced her fear of commitment as her new marriage and home were falling apart around her.
Mia Huynh’s Success Story
While pursuing a dramatic career change, a former nursing student learns how to prioritize herself and her needs.
Oliver Jack’s Success Story
After a near-fatal accident, a promising young golfer finds the support he needs to one day fully return to the game he loves — and pay it forward.
A Sense of Security: Jarron Lucas’s Success Story
For one man, a childhood dream to serve his community inspired a physical transformation.
Demi Church’s Success Story
A woman struggling with three autoimmune diseases discovers the healing power of food and lifestyle changes.
Birdie Wermy’s Success Story
How a grueling relay started one Indigenous runner on a path toward a healthier, happier life.
Cliff Edberg’s Success Story
Overweight and bullied as a child, this former bodybuilder overcame multiple challenges and is now helping others.
Jane Knight’s Success Story
After years of near immobility, a woman gains independence — and much more — when she discovers recumbent cycling.
Kaltun Karani ‘s Success Story
How relinquishing a numbers-focused approach to health and wellness helped one woman reconnect with her body and its needs.
Ze’ Pierce’s Success Story
Struggling with body dysmorphia, a former model improves his health and fitness — and uncovers a passion for helping others do the same.
Larry Prablek’s Success Story
After a frightening bout with COVID-19, an ER doctor recommits to his fitness routine.
Raising the Bar: Katia Smirnov’s Success Story
When one woman began investigating ingredients in her food, she found preservatives, chemicals, and hormones she wasn’t expecting. Her decision to prioritize organic whole foods improved her mood, weight, and overall well-being.
A Calling From Cancer
When two sisters received back-to-back breast-cancer diagnoses, they developed a virtual system to support each other — and became inspired to do the same for others.
Megan Larsen’s Success Story
When Megan Larsen traded her sedentary suburban life for a rural hobby farm, she lost 170 pounds and was able to climb back in the saddle.
Dean Barnard’s Success Story
In recommitting to his faith, family, friends, and fitness, one man rediscovers a long-lost passion and reconnects with his purpose.
Cullen Jones’s Success Story
A near-death drowning experience inspired this Olympic gold medalist to boost representation and help others learn to swim.
Making Peace With My Body
Through ongoing therapy and joyful movement, Casey Urban shares her journey of self-love and body acceptance after an eating disorder.




















