Success Stories

After years of trial and error, Carvalho ditched the diet and powered up her physique.

Semret Russom defied cultural norms and overcame a debilitating illness to finally reach her ultimate goal.

Alicia Samaan hit rock bottom when she was expecting to touch the stars. Read how she finally reached new heights.

When Megan and Matt Harden swore to one another they'd lose weight and get healthy, they meant it.

Christina Bryant went from sickly to strong with consistent training, healthy eating and a promise about a bikini.

After a traumatic event, Tara Cosgrove Pompetti turned to fitness to help reclaim her life.

Jelayne Shelton traded a grim outlook for a healthy lifestyle to become an inspirational influencer.

Having dropped 30 pounds, Tonyael Miller is now inspiring others to get healthy.

Through fitness, Nakisha Ramsey gained the strength to fight back against abuse.

The prognosis was grim, but Cheyann Shaw knew she would triumph — and she did.

For Brianna Bernard, the journey of losing 100 pounds began in the checkout line.

After years of weight losses and gains, Megan Thibault finally found balance.

Meet five inspiring women who have transformed their lives through fitness.

After decades of one step forward and two steps back, Lucy Hilton finally found her stride.

Seventeen-year-old Margaret Koukos overcame years of childhood struggles to find a new passion in fitness.

After decades of misdiagnoses, Karen Hill Meyer can now run free.

Sometimes you have to overcome your inner struggle to transform your outer self.

These women are proof that if you work hard, you can get the results you've always wanted.

Read how this mother learned to be a little selfish when it came to her health and fitness.

Read how this former military member lost more than 50 pounds and got her health back on track.

After suffering from low self-esteem and undergoing two open-heart surgeries, Amanda Green Widener decided to take a stand.

After struggling with low self-esteem and weight issues for most of her life, Kristin Tacktikos decided enough was enough.

After gaining 60 pounds during her pregnancy, Leigha Coplen took her health back into her own hands.

After a divorce and a bout with depression, this mom committed to fitness and bettering her personal situation.

After years of feeling sluggish and unattractive, this mom took her physical and mental health into her own hands.

Read how the stress of business and travel derailed a former fitness instructor’s healthy lifestyle and how she got back on track.

Once a smoker leading an unhealthy lifestyle, Christy Denney transformed her routine and her body after giving birth to her son.

Deziree Carmen Slusher, an inspirational cancer survivor, took back her health — and her life — with the power of fitness.

Tamika Bullock, a mother of two, found her motivation to get fantastically fit in a unique way.

Darla Andrews, a busy mother of five, proves over and over again that age is just a number.

After years of fad diets, Jennifer Sierra finally found her lifetime weight-loss solution.

Monica Bencomo found new confidence after combining the magic of eating clean and lifting weights.

Inspiration comes in many shapes and ages.

Renea Perez proves that you can have a bangin’ body after baby (x 3!)

Learning how to build muscle in the gym was a turning point for Melissa Filmore.

Unhappy with her weight and frustrated with her lack of progress, Alex Janish turned to resistance training and watched the fat melt off!

Charlene Bazarian lost nearly 100 pounds and found joy in a new fitter life.

Figure athlete Genieve Sanchez learned that to transform her body, she had to transform her mind first.

Jessica Crow ended a lifetime cycle of abuse and lost 160 pounds!

Sarah Bickel learned that you don't have to do it alone.

Lynn Cofield shed 123 pounds and became a “butterfly.”

For the first time in her life, Denise Bryers donned a bikini to show off her new toned body.

Stacey Beers discovered that you really are what you eat.

With support from her husband, Rachel Sachtleben went from obese to fit. Now she’s running road races.

Donesha Bolden took matters into her own hands against the odds of her unhealthy family tree.

Eating right helped Laura Carson lose 32 pounds, shake her inhibitions and ditch her eating disorder.

Fit for a Belle founder Megan Williams shares her transformation story and how that led to launching her own clothing company.

After life spiraled out of control, Chantal Swart got it together at the gym.

Gina Canakis is half the woman she used to be — in a good way.

Jayme Hunsinger stopped listening to others and focused on being healthy — and lost 160 pounds!

Tragedy led April Alexander to a 116-pound weight loss.

Inspired by supporters on social media, Celia Simson celebrated a birthday with a whole new outlook.

Life can change in an instant, but what you do afterward can make or break you.

A decade ago, Kyra Williams was eating her way through bags of chips and fast food. Today, the “Get in Shape Girl” is growing her own personal training empire.

Sometimes the power to change lies within your own head.

Lisa Monroe proves it’s possible to still have a rockin’ body after babies.

Tired of being taunted and shamed, Jen Moore embarked on a fitness journey that not only changed her body but changed her life.

The clean stuff, that is. Forget the freshman 15 — try the freshman 35!

Heather Perez lost everything to find herself.

By simply changing her diet, Allison Moore lost 78 pounds in less than a year. Here’s how she did it.

One simple test changed Sarah Hanson’s life — forever.

Allison Warrell defies the odds, proving anyone can raise the bar, even at 3 feet 11 inches!

After losing 80 pounds and overcoming cancer, Susan Lamb decided to take on a new challenge: hitting the stage of a bodybuilding show.

Kristin Griffin took it “Step by Step,” told herself “You Got It (The Right Stuff)” and is now saying “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind)”!

Actress and musician Somaya Reece shares her tips for embarking on and maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle.

Stephanie Willke shows how changing your program can give you the body you’ve always wanted.

As a teenager, Emily Meyer tackled obesity and, 100 pounds lighter, has won the battle.

Houston resident Nichola Smiles refused to become a statistic and lost 55 pounds.

Shawnee Jerome took exactly a year to lose 100 pounds and gain a positive new outlook on life.

Andrea Smith overcame a nightmarish sleepwalk-eating disorder, dropped 50 pounds and regained control of her life.

After losing a dangerous amount of weight, Carrie Muscat regained her health and her curves.

After 22 years of failed diets and an ever-expanding waistline, Kara Saha finally found the answer.

Once taunted by co-workers and some family members over her weight, Lori Sweeney dropped 20 jean sizes and now smiles in the face of her naysayers.

Inspired by her son, Texas mom and full-time law student Heather Wilkinson lost nearly 120 pounds and changed her life for good.

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See how a Virginia mother of two was inspired to go from obese to fitness competitor.

IFBB pro Deborah Goodman is a mother of six and role model for many more.

Ashley Warden took up weights, lost 45 pounds and discovered a passion for inspiring others to get to the gym.

Andra Purba found fitness and turned her life around in the most unlikely of places.