Rob Goodrich

I have had a yo-yoing weight and fitness

since I retired from the Army in 2005.

John Bolling

I realized that I wasn’t that far

from heading down a similar path

Robert Tonnesen

I was over 400 pounds,

but I never felt I had a problem

Johnny Matos

I was a physical wreck. Years of jumping on alligators had taken its toll.

I had carpel tunnel. My back was constantly giving out. My hips were a mess.

Bill Newstad

I've always had problems being active with my older son.

I couldn't go on certain rides at theme parks because I was too fat.

Leta Chrisman

Is my pain gone completely?

Nope, but it's about 95% less.

Peter VanLeeuwen

My only regret is knowing about it

and not doing it sooner..

Jill Martin

I was always an overweight child...

I've always had an addiction to food

Alison Thompson

I came to the conclusion... was just meant to be fat

and I needed to stop worrying about it

Owen Tillett

I grew up with Asperger’s Syndrome

going through school was a challenge