David Brown

I hurt my back while playing football.

I couldn't stand up straight or get down on the floor to play with my infant son.

Jason Kowalczyk

When I dumped the cane within 3 weeks,

I was shocked, and the weight loss was insane. The kids at the daycare noticed too

After 20 years of back pain, I almost had given up.

I've had back problems for the last 20 years.

I was very discouraged knowing that I had the drive to get myself into better shape but my body wouldn't allow it

Justin Mullins

Touching my toes was something I've never been able to do in my life.

But something miraculous started to happen, in less than a week I started seeing results.

Whitney

Ten years later, I'd gained 35 pounds and lived a sedentary life.

Every once in a while I'd get so frustrated with myself that I would try to start running or working out the way that I used to, only to run into more pain, swelling, and depression when I failed.

Brian Rosser

My story starts with obesity and a poor self image

since childhood.. I had NEVER been active or athletic in any way. In my early teens, I began going to metal shows and participating in mosh pits

Jason

I have struggled with weight my entire life.

From my time in the military to present day.

Chris

I was at this time around 208 lbs. round as ever,

eating whatever and whenever and suffering from depression and mood swings.

Charles Lyon

Transitioning from active duty to civilian life was difficult.

I had been suffering from PTSD for many years.