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Inspiring stories in the media about successful transformations. (43 posts)
Raw Food Transformation
British raw food author Angela Stokes lost around 160lbs through adopting a raw food lifestyle, reversing morbid obesity. Now a svelte 138lbs, at her biggest, the 29 year old was nearly 300lbs and her health was extremely compromised. She was constantly ill and underneath a false mask of contentment, she was also deeply unhappy and insecure.
Here is her story.
» moreWomen Loses 500+ Lbs
A quarter ton… Think about that for a second. That is what Grand Rapids, MI native Nancy Makin lost over the course of 3 years. In 2001, Makin weighed over 700 pounds - largely the result of emotional eating brought on by divorce and loneliness. She spent 12 years in seclusion - only leaving her house about 10 times in that period. So how did she lose it... Surgery? Strict diet? Vigorous exercise?
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What Gives You Character?
A long time ago, there was a young girl with a gap between her front teeth. This girl absolutely, positively, did not like this gap. Because she did not like the gap between her teeth, she decided to try not to smile. This attempt ended almost immediately, because she was a fairly happy girl. The notion, though, never left her mind.
» moreDiet and Training Advice From a Male Model
Most writing about models and diet tends to be negative - focusing on skinnyness, starvation diets, and eating disorders. I must also confess that the image-obsession and vanity that goes with celebrity culture leaves me cold - so I'm reluctant to devote too much space to how "celebrity-x got rid of her cellulite".
However - in the interests of fairness and balance - I recently sent a few questions to Nic Bezuska, a male model and personal trainer. Nic helped Mauricio Padilha of MaoPR lose over 180lbs. MaoPR is successful a NY public relations firm that has produced over 100 fashion shows.
As with other advice - take what you can and leave the rest.
» moreHow Young Men Lose Weight and Change Their Lives
Outside all the dramatic weight loss programs and hyped up testimonials - there are people who quietly go about changing themselves.
This story is very encouraging. I was excited to discover that Diet Blog played a role (again - reader comments on this blog directly impact and help people).
Eric's Story
At age 22, Eric weighed around 230 lbs (height 5' 10"). He claims that he was "always a fat kid".
During a particularly stressful time with a terminally ill grandparent, Eric gained a further 30lbs. The reasons were not complicated: comfort foods, stress, and no exercise.
Then came a crossroads - Eric's grandparent passed away. It was now time to move on.
» moreSuccess Stories: How Your Comments Help People
From time to time on Diet Blog, we will feature a "success story".
It's refreshing to know that there are people out there who (despite considerable hardship) still turn their life around.
Positive encouragement can inspire someone to make a change. The opposite approach is bludgeoning someone with fear and guilt - an approach that often backfires.
I was thrilled to receive this email from Lisa White. Lisa was inspired by the story of Jacob - the "400lb Marathon Man".
» moreThe Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?
I remember watching the first season of the network show, “The Biggest Loser” and being amazed as participants would weigh-in each week and lose 10-25 pounds a week.
By the end of the show, the winner was crowned and his name was Ryan Benson. In one season, he was able to lose a staggering 122 pounds!
So how is Ryan Benson doing these days?
Get Motivated: Inspiring Transformations
As sources of inspiration, these guys and gals are hard to beat. They've definitely turned their life around through a mix of careful eating and a healthy dose of exercise.
Now it's time to add your name to the list.
- Quito on Helping Kids Have a Healthy Attitude to Body Shape:
Yes!!!
Tim was one crazy dude, but he was right when he said "turn o...
- Mike H. on The No-S Diet: Keeping Dieting Simple:
Hi Reinhard,
Glad you chimed in! You bring up some interesting point...
- Sam on How To: Achieve Lasting Weight Loss:
I found a great blog article about keeping the weight from coming back...
- Mike H. on Nutritionism: What Is It and Why Is It Ruining Our Diet?:
Hi Quito,
I concur with your sentiments regarding the epiphany when r...
- claire on McDonald's Menu to Go on Diet in 2005:
umm guess what? salads (the one with chicken and ranch dressing?) - th...
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