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Reader Stories: How I Lost Weight

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Updated March 29, 2010

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Losing weight is something many of us struggle with, but there are plenty of people who manage to lose the weight and keep it off. Share your weight loss success story and tell us the valuable lessons you've learned.

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How One Reader Lost 17 Pounds

1) Challenge your body. Alternate workouts: running, intervals, spinning, bootcamp classes, crossfit, yoga, pilates, free weights, stability ball, bosu, swimming laps, etc. I worked out on average 4-…More

How Melissa Lost 34 lbs

A friend started talking about this supplement on fb and sent me a free sample. I lost 4lbs in 2days. I was so excited! I started getting off the couch..weeding, hanging laundry on the line, Playing …More

How Laura Lost 224 Pounds

I went to the doctor in June of 2009. I weighed in at 376 pounds. I honestly thought I weighed more. The doctor I went to had a plan she followed and asked me if I wanted to try it. I decided to give…More

How Angie Lost 20 Pounds

I started eating more salads and walking in my town and after 1 week I lost 20 pounds from walking for 1 hour each day and when I walked I listened to music and swimming if I could go to the lake and…More

How One Reader Lost 50 Pounds

I went on a healthy, balanced, 2000 calorie diet, it was nothing specific but I paid attention to how my body felt. If a certain food left me feeling bad I reduced it or eliminated it completely. I d…More

How Reh Lost 40 Pounds

I "ran" two miles everyday for a year. Actually, I ran a few steps, panted and walked the two miles for the first month and then I was able to run a short distance. Finally, I was able to run a mile …More

How Art Lost 60 Pounds

I started out by walking and watching what I eat. consuming fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Reading the labels of the foods I eat, consuming foods that are low in sodium, low in fat and…More

How Connie Lost 32 Pounds

In the past I had tried other plans and failed. I had a lot of friends and family members who found success with Travis Martin's Thrive Weightloss (http://thriveweightloss.com/) so I decided to give …More

How About.com Member rsd381 Lost 35 Pounds

My diet plan was simple. I cut out of my diet cream in my coffee and cereal, reduced the amount of sugar used, began to eat more fresh fruit and nuts to replace ice cream and cake. In addition I redu…More

How One About.com Reader Lost 30 Pounds

I decided to take the sugar out of tea and coffee and began eating more vegetables and fruits. I cut out most of the fat out of cooking and planted a garden to keep me busy and away from food between…More

How One Reader Lost Weight

With the help of my family and friends, I started to give my self proper discipline and focus. I also allowed myself to go to shopping malls, try different clothes which I love and which I know that …More

How One Woman Lost 25 Pounds (And Counting)

Completely changed my diet and started exercising more frequently and with more conviction. SlimShots (no affiliation with the company, but they really help curb your appetite)No more junk food Salad…More

How One Woman Lost 47 Pounds

At first I didn't really try hard to lose the weight, I didn't have a strict mentality of what I wanted to achieve just to hopefully lose it. Yet, in the first three weeks I kept my daily routine and…More

How Karen Lost Weight

First, I am 2nd generation Italian and grew up on the East Coast and I am obsessed with food! 5 years ago, I started out at approx. 210 pounds. I say approx. because I stopped weighing myself after …More

How Heidi is Losing Weight

Here's how I lost the weight and more importantly the lesson I learned about embracing a healthy lifestyle - which is the key to weight loss! Well, as I said, I had horrible eating habits. I barely a…More

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