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My Turnaround

tessa-leen

Dance to a Different Beat: Tessa Leen’s Success Story

How one woman — determined to transform her lifestyle and inspired by Zumba — shed more than half her body weight.
By Tessa Leen
Metabolism/Weight LossMotivation & Inspiration
nick-williams

By Leaps and Bounds: Nick Williams’s Success Story

How one man returned to a favorite childhood pastime to overcome a traumatic injury and years of obesity.
By Nick Williams
Metabolism/Weight LossMotivation & Inspiration
kristina-bonnici

No Pain, Big Gain: Kristina Bonnici’s Success Story

How one woman overcame nearly two decades of chronic pain and found the fit life she’d been missing.
By Kristina Bonnici
Metabolism/Weight Loss
Duke Pieper

Back in the Game: Duke Pieper’s Success Story

A promising young hockey player survived life-changing brain surgery and is now sharing his message of hope with others.
By Duke Pieper
Success Stories
Katie Dalebout

Write It Down: Katie Dalebout’s Success Story

How one woman’s daily journaling helped her overcome an obsession with “healthy” behaviors.
By Katie Dalebout
Success Stories
eric dietzius

Beyond the Binge: Eric Dietzius’s Success Story

One man’s journey to move beyond poor health habits — and overcome an undiagnosed eating disorder.
By Eric Dietzius
RecoverySuccess Stories
Cindy-Kelly

Lost and Found: Cindy Kelly’s Success Story

When a lifelong dieter gave up sweets, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle, she rediscovered her sense of self.
By Cindy Kelly
Metabolism/Weight LossSuccess Stories
Kelsey Peterson

Resurfacing: Kelsey Peterson’s Success Story

By learning to connect with her body in new ways, one woman is not only surviving but thriving after a life-changing injury.
By Katie Dohman
Inclusive WellnessSuccess Stories
Mike-Plunkett

Running on Faith: Mike Plunkett’s Success Story

How mindful running helped one man overcome depression and a spiritual slump and become a globetrotting ultrarunner.
By Mike Plunkett
RunningSuccess Stories
Kate Gesch

A Clean-Eating Epiphany: Kate Gesch’s Success Story

How a detox helped a mother clarify her desire for a healthier, more meaningful life.
By Kate Gesch
DetoxSuccess Stories
The Other Side of Grief

On the Other Side of Grief: Vinson Smith’s Success Story

After overeating to cope with his father’s death, one man found a path to a healthier mindset — and a desire to help others.
By Vinson Smith
Mental HealthMetabolism/Weight Loss
Shawna Green

Fit for My Family: Shawna Green’s Success Story

How a single mom emerged from a challenging year healthier, happier, and more connected with her kids.
By Shawna Green
Metabolism/Weight LossSuccess Stories
couple with newborn

Ready for Help: Jenn Mears’s Success Story

When a family health crisis pushed a self-reliant mom to the breaking point, she found the strength to admit she couldn’t do it all herself.
By Jenn Mears, NP
Success Stories
Garrick-Success-STory

Rebuilding Blocks: Garrick van Buren’s Success Story

How one man put his life back together with the help of an obscure Nordic game.
By Experience Life Staff
Sports & RecreationSuccess Stories
Barbara-Gibson

The Gift of Life: Barbara Gibson’s Success Story

How a mom with debilitating knee pain found the strength to heal — thanks to her daughter’s generosity.
By Barbara Gibson
Arthritis & Joint HealthSuccess Stories
Lisa-Brannan-Blair

Finding My Rhythm: Lisa Brannan-Blair’s Success Story

How one woman danced her way to a health and wellness transformation.
By Lisa Brannan-Blair
Metabolism/Weight LossSuccess Stories
Mikes-Fitness-Evolution

Step by Step: Michael Adams’s Success Story

How a busy husband, father, and business owner moved beyond excuses and made his health and fitness a priority.
By Michael Adams
Metabolism/Weight LossSuccess Stories
Joyce-Mannel

Course Correction: Joyce I. Mannel’s Success Story

How one woman took a “let’s just try” approach to changing her body, her self-perception, and her life.
By Joyce I. Mannel
Success Stories
Michele-Martin

Second Act: Michele Martin’s Success Story

How one woman changed the course of her life — with some help from her friends — to come back better than ever.
By Michele Martin
Metabolism/Weight LossSuccess Stories
Jenn Mears

The Nurse Who Learned to Heal Herself First

A health care practitioner details how she learned to prioritize her own wellness.
By Jenn Mears, NP
General HealthSuccess Stories
Kristin-Lupino-My-Turnaround

Saved From Surgery: Kristin Lupino’s Success Story

How one woman avoided a hysterectomy by using nutrition to rebalance her hormones — naturally.
By Kristin Lupino
General HealthSuccess Stories
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