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'I Started This for My Kids, But I'm Finishing It for Me''*
Holly never wanted to be called 'the fat mom' again. Find out how she took control of her health and lost 140 pounds.
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Donna Learned to Love Running--and Herself!*
A motivational photo collage, along with a 40-plus pound weight loss, inspired Donna to embrace a positive body image
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Down 158 Lbs., Lindsay Shares Her 10 Best Weight-Loss Tips!
Find out how a workplace weight loss competition sparked her journey to lose half her body size!
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Evelyn Beat Cancer Twice and Is Half Her Size!*
Learn how Evelyn lost 150 pounds while dealing with major health issues.
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From Bedridden to Loving Life, 240 Pounds Lighter*
Beth shares her success story, from being bedridden to getting a second chance at life, thanks to SparkPeople.
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Down 72 Pounds, Crystal is a 'Fun Mom'*
After a lifetime of being overweight--and hearing her boys call her "lazy"--Crystal had enough. She decided to lose weight--and she's down 72 pounds!
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Former Figure Skater Reclaims Her Fitness*
Motivated by her 30th high-school reunion, Pattie decided to get fit and lose weight once and for all. Now she's 54 pounds thinner.
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Sparking Others Helped Her Lose 142 Pounds*
Barbara June once struggled to walk, and now she's kickboxing thrice weekly! Find out how she shed 142 pounds by putting herself first--and helping others, too.
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'I Became a Fitness Instructor in My 50s'*
Meet Sue Carson (BCARSON11), whose move to a smaller town led to a passion for fitness and a new career, after losing 71 pounds in her 50s!
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'I Wanted to Live Life & Have Fun with My Family'
Elizabeth had been overweight for most of her life, and she turned to food to cope with emotions. Then she decided it was time to get healthy. She has lost 150+ pounds.
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WATCH: Tracy's Weight-Loss Story Featured on TV!*
Remember Tracy, the Indiana woman who lost 200+ pounds? After seeing Tracy's story on our blog, a TV station asked her to share her story. Watch the video!
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50 Pounds Down, Kristen Feels Good about Herself*
At age 20, Kristen was tired of being overweight, so she set out to do something about it. Now she's 50 pounds lighter and hopes to help others, too.
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How Carley Got Healthy--Mentally and Physically*
Learn how Carley shed 60 pounds, with the help of SparkPeople! Don't miss her dramatic story.
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Down 212 Lbs, Tracy Had 'Always Been Obese'*
After a lifetime of battling obesity and two miscarriages, Tracy achieves her dream of becoming a healthy and fit mom and wife!
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Success Story: 'It Was a Really Dark Place for Me'*
Meet Chrissy Kellem-Silvas (CHRISSY-50)! Losing 55 pounds helped Chrissy turn her life around and discover her inner cyclist along the way!
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