Success Stories

Success Stories

Readers give the tips, workouts and plans that helped them lose big.
How They Lost the Weight

"I lost 60 pounds and am still working on the last 10. I lost my weight through spinning and am now a certified spin instructor. My best diet tip is to really make healthy eating a priority. Think before you eat! Read labels, switch to whole grain breads and eat lots of protein." -- Nicole

Shake It Up

"I lost 45 pounds following the 'Mars and Venus Diet and Exercise Solution.' I also made sure that all of my meals had a healthy balance of carbs, proteins and fats. My top diet advice: Eat breakfast. I never used to, but now I start every day with healthy shake." -- Rick

Cut the Fat

"I lost 68 pounds by watching how much fat I ate. I followed the advice of my doctor and limited my fat intake to 10 grams a day. I still allowed myself to go out to eat at least once on the weekend and have whatever I wanted. But now I know when to stop eating. My advice? Eat reduced fat snacks, eliminate soda from your diet and drink lots of water." -- Stephanie

Get Moving

"I lost weight doing 90 minutes of cardio every day and 30-minute strength-training workouts for four to five times a week. I watch my calories six days a week but on Saturday or Sunday I cheat a bit. My best diet advice is to read lots of diet and fitness books, magazines and Web sites to find the plan that best fits your lifestyle." -- Christy

The Cleanse

"I shed 43 pounds and 54 inches with a nutritional cleansing system called Isagenix. I lost weight without exercise or an intrusive colon cleanse. It's been amazing and I feel like a million bucks." -- Terri

Surgical Options

"I lost 152 pounds through the help of gastric bypass surgery. But it's in no way a quick fix. You still have to work hard at it to make it work."
-- Dayanara

Add It Up

"I have to eat out a lot for work so I started using the 'Calorie, Fat & Carbohydrate Counter' book to find the healthiest menu options ahead of time. I also started running. Both strategies helped me lose 100 pounds." -- Callie