Having a hard time staying motivated? Check out these real life body transformations! These people have turned their lives around and totally transformed their physique.
Now you can learn how they did it. Read about their training and diet plans, supplements used, and what they did to stay motivated. View amazing before and after pictures.
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Julia had used her pregnancies as an excuse to eat too much. During her stunning transformation she lost an amazing 89 pounds.
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Kyle had a gut, didn't care about exercise and ate anything that sounded good. After deciding to make a change, he lost 70 pounds.
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A self-proclaimed "lump", Zsolt made an amazing 8 month transformation losing 69 pounds while building a muscular physique.
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As a mother of 5 boys, Mary Ellen had lost control of her health and fitness. She set aside the French fries and chicken nuggets, made a lifestyle change and lost 48 pounds.
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Clayton set aside heavy drinking and overeating and focused his life on muscle building. In a few short years he lost over 100 pounds and packed on the muscle!
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Naomi moved her focus in the gym from cardio to weight training and HIIT and made dramatic changes to her physique.
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After surgery, Shane joined the 2011 Muscle & Strength Transformation Challenge and added 20 pounds while dropping his bodyfat percentage nearly in half.
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David was a skinny kid and a social outcast. After discovering weight training, he added 55 pounds to his frame and eventually dropped his bodyfat down to 6%.
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Graeme dedicated himself to muscle building and gained an amazing 42 pounds while dropping bodyfat in a little over 3 years time.
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Cassandra began her journey at 52% bodyfat. Despite numerous challenges along the the way, she remained determined and turned her life around!
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Cassandra began her journey at 52% bodyfat. Despite numerous challenges along the the way, she remained determined and turned her life around!
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Cassandra began her journey at 52% bodyfat. Despite numerous challenges along the the way, she remained determined and turned her life around!
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Francis was a personal trainer who lost his passion for fitness. Frustrated by what he saw in the mirror, Francis got motivated and dropped his bodyfat to 8% in only 48 days!
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Frustrated by a recent photo, Michael completely turned his life around in only 10 short months using a healthy diet, running and weight training.
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Once the fitness role model in his family, Christian Leva let things slip. Confronted by his father over the state of his health, Christian adopted a new lifestyle and is now a bodybuilder!
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Christian had a typical unhealthy lifestyle - poor sleep habits, bad nutrition and no exercise. Sick of being fat, he hit the gym and lost 103 pounds!
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By the end of her senior year in college, Juliet was up to 157 pounds. She hired Kurt "The Animal" Weidner as a personal trainer, and lost 37 pounds!
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A heavy drinker, Jason let himself go and had ballooned up to 232 pounds. He is now 60 pounds lighter and has his bodyfat down to 8.4%.
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A heavy drinker, Jason let himself go and had ballooned up to 232 pounds. He is now 60 pounds lighter and has his bodyfat down to 8.4%.
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Soft from eating too much fast food after the birth of his son, David Cullen lost 40 pounds and completely shredded his physique.
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Depressed and feeling uncomfortable in her skin, Kim lost 41 pounds and it determined to keep transforming.
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Daniel Aipa lost 43 pounds in only 6 months, shredding his physique and entering his first bodybuilding contest.
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Daniel Aipa lost 43 pounds in only 6 months, shredding his physique and entering his first bodybuilding contest.
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Lazy and unmotivated, Omar responded to the criticism of his friends by losing 25 pounds and shredding down to 12% bodyfat.
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Constant ridicule filled Areya's life with anger and resentment. Barely able to fit into a seat at college, he took action and lost over 82 pounds.
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Sandi Holder never stepped foot into a gym until the age of 47. Today she is in the best shape of her life, having lost over 80 pounds!
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Inspired by a trainer at her gym, Juanita learned how to eat clean and shed 38 pounds in under 4 months.
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Deana Jones lost 28 pounds and dropped her bodyfat down to 14%, while competing twice in figure. This year she is aiming for her pro card!
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Headed off to college and not happy with being skinny, Jon Fildes packed on over 40 pounds of muscle mass while remaining lean.
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Eating whatever she wanted during her first pregnancy, Alissa gained 60-70 pounds of fat. During her second prenancy she maintained her health and conditioning!
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Motivated by the military PT test standards, Nick lost 65 pounds and lowered his weight from 250 pounds down to 185 while adding muscle.
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Ridiculed and depressed, Melanie slowly changed her bad habits and stopped binge eating. She is now a sleek 125 pounds and a figure competitor.
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Motivated by an insult, Shani lost 67 pounds in a little over one year and is now a bikini competitor sponsored by Optimum Nutrition.
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Katherine Wilburn lost 24 pounds in only 14 weeks and dramatically changed the appearance of her physique.
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Matthew embraced weight training and running and lost nearly 40 pounds while shredding his abs and adding muscle.
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Extreme ectomorph Alex Lee added over 60 pounds to his lean frame, which lowering his bodyfat to single digit levels!
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After several major setbacks, Kristen fought back and lost 52 pounds in a year while dropping her bodyfat percentage in half!
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In only 2 years, Zach Stubbs was able to add a substantial amount of muscle mass while remaining lean and dropping his bodyfat to 7%.
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With the help of Micah LaCerte and Hitch Fit, Brandi Wisdom left behind an unhealthy lifestyle, losing 34 pounds in only 5 months!
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With the help of Micah LaCerte and Hitch Fit, Brandi Wisdom left behind an unhealthy lifestyle, losing 34 pounds in only 5 months!
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With the help of Micah LaCerte and Hitch Fit, Brandi Wisdom left behind an unhealthy lifestyle, losing 34 pounds in only 5 months!
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Christine battled depression, regained control over her life and dropped 18% of her bodyfat in a little over 4 months.
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Christine battled depression, regained control over her life and dropped 18% of her bodyfat in a little over 4 months.
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Christine battled depression, regained control over her life and dropped 18% of her bodyfat in a little over 4 months.
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Christine battled depression, regained control over her life and dropped 18% of her bodyfat in a little over 4 months.
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Christine battled depression, regained control over her life and dropped 18% of her bodyfat in a little over 4 months.
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Avoiding her mother's Southern cooking, Rashidat Owe lost over 50 pounds and is now involved with fitness modeling and figure competitions.
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Johanna Chesser lost 37 pounds and dropped her bodyfat by 20 percent while battling depression.
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Kevin Bice begin his transformation at 229 pounds, and lost over 50 pounds of fat while dropping his bodyfat percentage to 6%.
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Dan lost nearly 20 pounds of fat, gained 8 pounds of muscle, and dropped his bodyfat percentage down to an all-time low of 6.36%.
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Dan lost nearly 20 pounds of fat, gained 8 pounds of muscle, and dropped his bodyfat percentage down to an all-time low of 6.36%.
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In a little over a year Brian Turner packed on 45 pounds of muscle, staying shredded and maintaining his low bodyfat percentage.
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Nakia Dunigan shed 51 pounds, dropped her bodyfat down to 16%, and is now a fitness instructor.
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Nakia Dunigan shed 51 pounds, dropped her bodyfat down to 16%, and is now a fitness instructor.
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Mitchie De Leon lost 75 pounds and 20% bodyfat by using healthy eating and portion control. She is now looking to compete in her first bikini contest.
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Stephen Ross Roberts gained 37 pounds of lean body mass while dropping 10 pounds of fat and cutting his bodyfat percentage in half.
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Stephen Ross Roberts gained 37 pounds of lean body mass while dropping 10 pounds of fat and cutting his bodyfat percentage in half.
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Stephen Ross Roberts gained 37 pounds of lean body mass while dropping 10 pounds of fat and cutting his bodyfat percentage in half.
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Stephen Ross Roberts gained 37 pounds of lean body mass while dropping 10 pounds of fat and cutting his bodyfat percentage in half.
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Stephen Ross Roberts gained 37 pounds of lean body mass while dropping 10 pounds of fat and cutting his bodyfat percentage in half.
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Rebin Roy lost 100 pounds and 24% bodyfat, and competed in her first figure competition. She started her journey at 222 pounds.
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Fiona lost 44 pounds in a little over seven months and dramatically changed her physique.
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After gaining weight during a pregnancy, Tammy lost over 60 pounds and competed in a bikini competition.
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Suffering from high cholesterol and poor health, Dayle turned his like around, losing 44 pounds of fat while adding 11 pounds of muscle.
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An accident left Jimmy battling depression and weight gain. After regaining control over his life, Jimmy Oller lost 100 pounds.
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Frustrated by his lack of size and strength, Josh took control and packed on over 25 pounds of pure muscle.
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John Miller made a dramatic transformation from pudgy and out of shape, into a shredded bodybuilder.
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The inspirational story of Kim Brenton, who proved that a pregnancy does not have to result in weight gain.
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With the help of Team Scivation, Billy Urias transformed his physique by losing 84 pounds of fat while gaining 13 pounds of muscle.
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With the help of Team Scivation, Billy Urias transformed his physique by losing 84 pounds of fat while gaining 13 pounds of muscle.
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Megan Murphy overcame a torn rotator cuff and an unhealthy lifestyle by dropping 30 pounds and 15% body fat.
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Michael's life spiraled out of control, resulting in the eating disorder anorexia. He battled this severe weight loss and added 28 pounds.
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Katelyn cleaned up her eating habits and dropped 20 pounds of fat while cutting her bodyfat levels to an ultra-low 7%.
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Sameer went from a size 38 pants and 25% bodyfat to shredded with a six pack. Find out his transformation secrets!
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Michele transformed her life in one year from unhealthy party girl and drinker to IFBB Bikini Pro competitor.
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Claudio lost 135 pounds and 14 inches from his waist in less than one year. He began his transformation on June of 2009.
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Claudio lost 135 pounds and 14 inches from his waist in less than one year. He began his transformation on June of 2009.
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Claudio lost 135 pounds and 14 inches from his waist in less than one year. He began his transformation on June of 2009.
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Claudio lost 135 pounds and 14 inches from his waist in less than one year. He began his transformation on June of 2009.
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Claudio lost 135 pounds and 14 inches from his waist in less than one year. He began his transformation on June of 2009.
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Kenneth "True" Howard suddenly found himself at a pudgy 204 pounds. He used P90X to blast away fat and shred his physique.
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Andras cut fat for his first bodybuilding contest, going from 198 pounds and 15% bodyfat to absolutely shredded!
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Michaella wasn't satisfied having a "mom's body". In less then one year she lost over 60 pounds, and now looks amazing!
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Michaella wasn't satisfied having a "mom's body". In less then one year she lost over 60 pounds, and now looks amazing!
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Michaella wasn't satisfied having a "mom's body". In less then one year she lost over 60 pounds, and now looks amazing!
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Michaella wasn't satisfied having a "mom's body". In less then one year she lost over 60 pounds, and now looks amazing!
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Michaella wasn't satisfied having a "mom's body". In less then one year she lost over 60 pounds, and now looks amazing!
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Mario was a skinny kid, weighing 120 pounds at the height of 5'10". Resistance training and smart dieting helped him to pack on over 80 pounds!
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Mercia was a personal trainer who found herself gaining weight and in need of a change. She found the motivation and lost 50 pounds.
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Rochelle Ford was tired of being overweight. She made the decision to change, lost over 108 pounds and entered her first figure competition. Find out how she did it!
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Sam lost 110 pounds, dropped his bodyfat from 40% to 6%, and competed as a bodybuilder.
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Sam lost 110 pounds, dropped his bodyfat from 40% to 6%, and competed as a bodybuilder.
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Robert attended a bodybuilding contest and made it a goal to compete within a year. He lost 38 pounds, and dropped his bodyfat to 6%.
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Shaun was out of shape with a gut. He lost 56 pounds and dramtically dropped his bodyfat percentage.
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Masissa lost over 40 pounds of fat, cut her bodyfat percentage in half, and competed in her first figure competition.
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Steven packed on over 25 pounds of muscle mass while shredding down to 8% bodyfat.
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Tracy Fenske lost over 80 pounds and quit smoking, and is now a figure competitor.
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Steven put aside the PlayStation and junk food, and lost over 30 pounds of fat while adding more then 10 pounds of muscle mass.
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Depressed and gaining weight, Christina began exercising and turned her life around. She lost 28 pounds and 15% bodyfat.
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Depressed and gaining weight, Christina began exercising and turned her life around. She lost 28 pounds and 15% bodyfat.
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Depressed and gaining weight, Christina began exercising and turned her life around. She lost 28 pounds and 15% bodyfat.
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Depressed and gaining weight, Christina began exercising and turned her life around. She lost 28 pounds and 15% bodyfat.
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Maureen grew tired of watching other women step on stage, so she took the initiative and lost 22 pounds, 12% bodyfat, and competed in figure!
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Martyn Knowles dropped 100 pounds, 12 inches from his waist, and has packed on muscle mass.
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Struggling with a rare disease called Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasi, Ian joined a gym, lost 80 pounds and dropped his bodyfat in half.
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Stephanie fischer loved to train, but her primary focus had been on cardio. By improving her diet and utilizing resistance training, she lost 14 pounds and 6% bodyfat.
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Stephanie fischer loved to train, but her primary focus had been on cardio. By improving her diet and utilizing resistance training, she lost 14 pounds and 6% bodyfat.
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At 215 pounds and 26% bodyfat, Chris Heitman was muscular but carrying a lot of excess fat. He dropped 50 pounds and 21% bodyfat, and is now shredded.
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Rachel Young lost 80 pounds and dropped her bodyfat percentage from 43 to 18%.
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Julie lost 20 pounds, added muscle and dropped her bodyfat by 16%. Despite being a single mother with 4 kids, she doesn't make excuses and finds the time to be healthy.
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Lizzy Ostro shed 20 pounds of fat, significantly lowered her bodyfat percentage, and became a fitness addict.
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Embarrassed by her physical condition, and unable to do things she wanted to do because of her weight, Barb Herbert lost over 130 pounds.
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Unhappy with how she looked, Amber Jerome joined a fitness boot camp and hired a personal trainer. One year later she began competing in figure!
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After seven years of terrible eating, Jeremy Bell found himself in a poor state of health. He hit the weights, got his diet in check, and turned his life around.
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Melissa Durling transformed her body by losing 57 pounds in 34 weeks. She cut her bodyfat percentage down from 39% to 19%.
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Jesse transformed her physique by dropping 33 pounds and nearly cutting her body fat percentage in half.
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Food controlled Ashley's life. She was depressed, lonely and getting worse day by day. Then she took charge and reclaimed her life.
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Food controlled Ashley's life. She was depressed, lonely and getting worse day by day. Then she took charge and reclaimed her life.
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At the age of 23 Denise decided to change her life. She was sedentary, a night owl, and ate a poor diet. In one year she dropped 60 pounds. 8 years later, Denise is now a figure competitor.
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Jordan Chabinsky was always an athlete. But once he caught the bodybuilding bug - game over! Jordan transformed his physique, and is now a WNBF pro natural bodybuilder.
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At the age of 17, Roger Lockridge weighed 125 pounds and had a bench press max of 95 pounds. Today he is massive and strong, and bench presses over 400 pounds. Read about his amazing transformation!
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Austin Hill was a heavy smoker, drinker and eater. He would smoke up to 3 packs of cigarettes per day, drink up to a 12 pack, and eat 6000 calories or more. But that was his old life. Read the story of how Austin turned his life around and lost 100 pounds.
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Liz Buffone was an overweight hard working professional whose love for bodybuilding lead to an amazing body transformation. Liz lost over 50 pounds, and in 2009 took home 1st place in Master's Figure!
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Stephanie Althea was an overweight coach potato with a love for power-eating. After watching some "geek to chic" transformations on TV, Stephanie found the motivated to change her life!
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Stephanie Althea was an overweight coach potato with a love for power-eating. After watching some "geek to chic" transformations on TV, Stephanie found the motivated to change her life!
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Stephanie Althea was an overweight coach potato with a love for power-eating. After watching some "geek to chic" transformations on TV, Stephanie found the motivated to change her life!
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Stephanie Althea was an overweight coach potato with a love for power-eating. After watching some "geek to chic" transformations on TV, Stephanie found the motivated to change her life!
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Stephanie Althea was an overweight coach potato with a love for power-eating. After watching some "geek to chic" transformations on TV, Stephanie found the motivated to change her life!
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Muscular bodybuilder George Greene found the right cutting diet and dropped over 50 pounds. At 5'5", and 149 pounds, George is now the very definition of ripped!
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Muscular bodybuilder George Greene found the right cutting diet and dropped over 50 pounds. At 5'5", and 149 pounds, George is now the very definition of ripped!
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Muscular bodybuilder George Greene found the right cutting diet and dropped over 50 pounds. At 5'5", and 149 pounds, George is now the very definition of ripped!
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In 2007, Mark Irwin found himself at 336 pounds and morbidly obese. 2 years later Mark is a shredded competitive bodybuilder, and competes at 182 pounds.
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In 2007, Kassandre Harper-Cotton found herself fed up with life. She felt constant fatigue, and didn't feel good in her skin. She made the commitment to turn her life around, and is now a writer for Muscle and Strength and a NPC Figure competitor.
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Maritza Rodriguez hated the way she looked. She was battling low self-esteeem, and low energy levels. Maritza took control of her life, lost 30 pounds, and now lives and loves the fitness lifestyle.
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Craig Valier was a typical 40-something male. As the years passed by, he kept gradually packing on the pounds. Shocked at the pictures of himself taken during a vacation to the beach, Craig decided to turn his life around.
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John Stone was on the fast track to an early grave. His daily life consisted of smoking cigarettes and pot, drinking soda and wine, and eating poorly. John began to turn his life around in 2003, and has never looked back.
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Ian Hartman and his wife were both overweight. Their daily diets were typical - McDonalds, McDonalds again, then a big dinner. Disgusted with what he saw in pictures, and inspired by his sister's transformation, Ian turned his life around.
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Ian Hartman and his wife were both overweight. Their daily diets were typical - McDonalds, McDonalds again, then a big dinner. Disgusted with what he saw in pictures, and inspired by his sister's transformation, Ian turned his life around.
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At 336 pounds, Dan Evans was morbidly obese. In May of 2008, Dan began to turn his life around. He lost 150 pounds, has competed in powerlifting, and has an eye towards competitive bodybuilding!
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