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Body Transformation: This Chef Brings The Heat!
Sick of being underweight, Chef Chris cooked up a plan to get her muscles growing and body fat dropping.
Date Added: Mar 10, 2015 -
Body Transformation: Elizabeth Blaser Got Her Groove Back!
This ex-track athlete battled thyroid and health issues, and found her happy weight.
Date Added: Feb 26, 2015 -
Body Transformation: Joanna Boyles, The Super-Fit Mom!
Joanna shows her kids and the people around her that the life of a stay-at-home mom and being super-fit can commingle.
Date Added: Feb 10, 2015 -
Body Transformation: JoAnn Rivas Regained Her Physical And Mental Fortitude
In order to improve one's quality of life, JoAnn believes that one must change her emotional self as well as her physical self.
Date Added: Feb 4, 2015 -
Body Transformation: Emily Dumped Her Quitter Mindset
Emily succeeded by changing her mindset from a wisher to a doer.
Date Added: Feb 2, 2015 -
Body Transformation: Nadine Torched Over 30% Of Her Body Fat!
Nadine silenced her negative self-talk and thrived as she never had before.
Date Added: Dec 22, 2014 -
Body Transformation: 40 Pounds To Find Happiness And Confidence
Nothing and nobody stopped Tiffany from achieving her goals. Improve your mindset and action will follow.
Date Added: Dec 16, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Champions Aren't Built On Excuses
After struggling with her weight all her life, Trista battled, overcame, and emerged a champion.
Date Added: Dec 5, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Susan Bounced Back Into Shape
Despite life's setbacks, Susan bounced back into tip-top competition form.
Date Added: Nov 24, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Kerri Banished Self-Doubt
Before Kerri changed herself physically, she changed herself mentally.
Date Added: Oct 20, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Kimberly Got Fit For Her Family
Kimberly saw her life flash before her eyes, and changed the outcome. Her new body will take her places!
Date Added: Oct 10, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Brittany Bennett, Fitness Immunity
Lupus makes your body's cells attack itself. After years under attack, Brittany fought back with fitness and took the stage!
Date Added: Oct 3, 2014 -
Lindsey Built Military Muscle For Competition
Lindsey found fitness while on deployment and took the stage back home!
Date Added: Sep 22, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Caroline Found The Tooles For Success!
Caroline ditched her running shoes for hardcore lifts and discovered new methods to achieve long-time goals. See why her hardcore approach paid dividends!
Date Added: Sep 5, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Bianca White Finally Found Her Form
Bianca struggled with body image issues and eating disorders. He metabolism suffered for it. Fitness finally helped her score her best body!
Date Added: Aug 8, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Nikki Lambasted Body Fat With HIIT!
Nikki found confidence after winning a transformation challenge and used her martial arts experience to keep fighting strong. See how she kicked body fat to the curb!
Date Added: Jul 18, 2014 -
Body Transformation: CC Johnson Committed To Cut Fat And Compete!
CC saw Kelsey Byers on Bodybuilding.com and learned what eating clean really looked like. See how that motivation helped CC cut 21 percent body fat and compete!
Date Added: Jul 11, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Karen Hit 8 Percent Body Fat With Nutrition And Iron!
Collegiate volleyball kept Karen's weight in check, but a transition into corporate America spiked her body fat. Get the tools she used to cut 36 pounds and compete!
Date Added: Jun 20, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Brooke Roynon Rocked Fat With Fitness!
Brooke gained fat when life became nearly unmanageable and hired a trainer to bring her body back to life. Get the plans she used to eviscerate 40 pounds of fat!
Date Added: Jun 6, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Sheryl Gesinghaus-Gatzke Found Meaning From Muscle!
Sheryl used to look in the mirror and imagine her body without layers of fat. Now that image is real. See how she lost 90 pounds, 21 percent body fat, and changed her life!
Date Added: May 23, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Valerie Pappas Busted Weight-Loss Barriers
Valerie Pappas wanted a bikini body but lacked the tools to make her dream a reality. See how the iron helped her lose 19 percent body fat and build sexy curves!
Date Added: May 16, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Alyssa Coppolino Cut Down And Hardened Up!
Powerlifting brought Alyssa to the forefront of intense training. See how physique competitions forced her to recalibrate nutrition and lifting habits in order to succeed!
Date Added: May 2, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Diva Lamotte Found Confidence Through Fitness!
Diva was shocked at her before photos and committed to transform and form a new self-image. Get the plans she used to torch body fat and sculpt a sleek physique!
Date Added: Apr 25, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Gina Schrader Lost Fat And Found A Fitness Career!
When life got busy, Gina got lazy. See how her husband motivated her to lift and start a new career in the fitness industry after losing 83 pounds and 28 percent body fat!
Date Added: Apr 18, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Yalanda Baldon Battled Adversity With Training Intensity!
Yalanda wore jackets during summer to hide her overweight body. Now she struts on stage with confidence. See how she lost 126 pounds and 27 percent body fat!
Date Added: Apr 11, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Steph Beck Carved Her Path And A Hard Body!
Steph jumped into the fitness culture and embedded strict rules on herself that were never broken. That discipline helped her torch 21 percent body fat and build a pristine physique!
Date Added: Apr 4, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Caty Pasternak Lost 110 Pounds And Built Curves!
Caty set incremental measurable goals to lose 110 pounds and 22 percent body fat. Get the plans that she used to stay focused on fitness and build a beautiful bikini body!
Date Added: Mar 28, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Catherine Biery Busted Into A Figure Physique!
Catherine lost serious ground in her 20s and felt defeated psychologically. See how she blew through mental barriers and lost 15 percent body fat to hit the figure stage!
Date Added: Mar 14, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Christina Crocco Crushed Goals And Body Fat!
Unhealthy habits replaced physical activity when Christina quit college soccer. See how this natural athlete found her grove and competed in figure after losing 19 percent body fat!
Date Added: Mar 4, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Kylie Burnside Took A Blow Torch To Body Fat!
When half marathons and steady-state cardio failed to deliver results, Kylie turned to weightlifting and competitions. See how her fitness transition torched unwanted body fat!
Date Added: Feb 21, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Jen Wade Turned Body Fat Into Hard Muscle!
Jen was fooled by misleading food packaging and steadily added weight for several years. At age 31, she made a stand, lost 11 percent body fat, and competed. You can too!
Date Added: Feb 14, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Melody Decena Wyatt Went From Baby Body To Hard Body!
Melody discovered the effectiveness of heavy lifting after giving birth to her daughter. See how she torched her baby fat and dominated her first competition in a ripped body!
Date Added: Jan 24, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Katie Math Banished 22-Percent Body Fat!
Katie surrounded herself with positive influences that ignited her fat loss journey. Check out the transformation path she took to lose 122 pounds and 22 percent body fat in one year!
Date Added: Jan 17, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Adina Zilberman Forged A Fitness Future!
A sedentary lifestyle combined with poor nutrition and limited exercise made Adina fluffy. Get the plans she used to purge carbs and lose 15-percent body fat!
Date Added: Jan 13, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Kristin Griffin Found Meaning From Muscle!
Kristin's elated about torching 18-percent body fat but even more proud of the strength and muscle she gained. See how she lost 70 pounds and built a hard body!
Date Added: Jan 3, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Jen Martinez Made A Fitness Commitment!
Jen's junk food addiction was no match for the intensity she committed to healthy living. Get the formula that helped this Brit cut fat and build muscle!
Date Added: Dec 23, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Jamie Lynn Graham Is A Motivational Mom!
Jamie had 3 children in four years but never entertained thoughts about delaying her fitness dreams. See how this super mom focused on her fitness dreams!
Date Added: Dec 13, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Kyla Brown Cut Her Body Fat In Half!
Morton's neuroma nearly derailed Kyla's fitness, but she found natural ways to overcome the limitation. See how this fighter lost 15 percent body fat in one year!
Date Added: Dec 6, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Jennifer Lost 70 Pounds And Sculpted A Bomb Body!
Jennifer was suffocating under baby weight and couldn't stand the status quo. She forced her body to change and lost 70 pounds in one year! See how you can too!
Date Added: Nov 29, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Terra Koupal Cut 25 Percent Body Fat!
Terra stepped back from gourmet meals covered in butter and learned to use food as fuel. See how the diet changes coupled with persistent exercise helped Terra lost 25 percent body fat!
Date Added: Nov 22, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Jennifer Collum Cremated 24 Percent Body Fat!
Healthy nutrition and long-distance running helped Jennifer lose 40 pounds, but weight training finished the job. See what hardcore lifting did to harden her muscles!
Date Added: Nov 15, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Megghan Shroyer Got Fit To Survive!
Megghan had a hysterectomy and an oophorectomy to stave off any threat from cancer. See how she used fitness as a primary recovery tool and lost 11 percent body fat!
Date Added: Nov 8, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Ashley Ackett Cut College Calories!
Ashley rose above college social pressure and found a healthy life that delivered true happiness. See how dedication and hard work helped her lose 14 percent body fat!
Date Added: Nov 1, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Maribel Fuentes Found Mother Muscle!
Maribel quit her career as a flight attendant to become a trainer after realizing the power of fitness. See the amazing details of her transformation here!
Date Added: Oct 25, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Sky Tischler Knows No Limit!
Sky's first goal was to run 400 feet. Now she runs up mountains with obstacles. See how this work-at-home mom lost 27 percent body fat and 56 pounds!
Date Added: Oct 18, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Kaila Smith Burnt Fat To The Ground!
Injury rehab taught Kaila to respect nutrition and exercise so she could ball on the court. See how she lost 35 pounds and turned fitness into an education!
Date Added: Oct 11, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Stacy Stepp-ed Up Her Fit Game
Stacy was tied down by yo-yo diets that promised quick results and couldn't shake excess weight. See the plans that broke the chain and released her gains!
Date Added: Oct 4, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Mhariel McDonald Cut 86 Pounds!
Mhariel relied on fad diets to battle obesity, but the weight eventually won. See how she revamped her plan of fat attack and lost 86 pounds and 21 percent body fat!
Date Added: Sep 27, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Ginger Jernigan Got Ripped With Gethin
Ginger transformed her body from flabby to hardcore. See how Kris Gethin's 12-Week Trainer helped her lose body fat and build muscle!
Date Added: Sep 23, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Focused On Fitness!
Lydia battled childhood bullying and vowed to silence her critics. See how she transformed and lost 79 pounds and 15 percent body fat!
Date Added: Sep 13, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Lisa Torched Body Fat!
Fitness became an afterthought when Lisa leapt headfirst into motherhood. See how she restarted her muscle motor and lost 21 percent body fat!
Date Added: Sep 6, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Body Fat Attack!
Lisa executed her weight loss game plan to perfection. See how she lost 110 pounds in two years and created a bright future full of muscle and beauty!
Date Added: Aug 30, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Disappearing Body Fat!
Brandy's medical background helped bring her body back to life. See how this physician shaved 61 pounds from her physique!
Date Added: Aug 23, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Jessica Rocks A Defined Body!
Post-partum depression backed Jessica in a dark corner. See how fitness pulled her into the light and onto the figure stage!
Date Added: Aug 16, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Iron Will
Elizabeth set a goal to compete that drove her into a fitness frenzy. She lifted mean, got lean, and proudly took her spot atop the podium!
Date Added: Aug 9, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Fat Met Its Match!
Information and motivation gave Suzanne power to burn fat and gain muscle at a vigorous pace. She lost 16 percent body fat and engineered the body of her dreams!
Date Added: Aug 2, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Forever Fit!
Christine didn't realize the extent of her transformation until the final photos were posted on Facebook. She lost 30 pounds and 15 percent body fat with this solid plan!
Date Added: Jul 26, 2013 -
Body Transformation: New Lifestyle, Smokin' Body!
10 years of closet anorexia and bulimia cornered Alison into a dark place. She what pulled her into the light and the weight room!
Date Added: Jul 19, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Body Fat Meets Brute Force!
Something had to give when Sarah quit drinking and discovered fitness. See how she eviscerated 17 percent body fat and reinvented her physique!
Date Added: Jul 12, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Jennifer Bulldozed Body Fat!
Every time Jennifer lost 10 pounds, she gained 20 back. See why she committed to the hardest goals of her life, lost 32 percent body fat, and 107 pounds in one year!
Date Added: Jul 5, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Kyra Ran Fat Into The Ground!
Her mission to become fit started on a beach in Tampa, Florida, and transitioned into the CrossFit culture. See how Kyra's journey produced results!
Date Added: Jun 28, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Gym Phobia Smack Down!
Whitney couldn't go longer than 10 minutes on the elliptical before she packed it up and went home. See how she overcame her fitness fears and became empowered!
Date Added: Jun 21, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Ripped Mom Rocks A Hard Body!
Aaris traded drive thru convenience for weight room dominance. She added to the definition of motherhood and represents a growing movement toward healthy living!
Date Added: Jun 14, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Former Socialite Lost 80 Pounds!
Laroyce enjoyed a thriving social circle that didn’t adhere to health or fitness. See why she hung up the party hat and found a team that whipped her into shape!
Date Added: Jun 7, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Powerful Performer!
Celiac disease held Bethany’s goals hostage for decades. At age 28, she diagnosed the problem, alleviated the symptoms with a gluten-free diet, and burst into fitness and hip-hop!
Date Added: May 31, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Candice Shines In A New Bikini Body!
Healthy and toned was Candice’s preference, but her path was foggy and without direction. See how she lost 23 percent body fat and built a beautiful bikini body!
Date Added: May 24, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Muscle Beats Skinny Fat Every Time!
Anna wasn’t classified as anorexic, but she was borderline. It took a complete change of thinking for her to survey the damage, grab some iron, and revamp her physique!
Date Added: May 17, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Lisa Lifts For Ladies
Lisa took one for the team and learned the ins and outs of fitness after three pregnancies. Now she wants to share her success secrets and build up women from the inside out!
Date Added: May 10, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Celeste Became A Trophy Magnet!
Celeste fell in and out of love with fitness in college and gained 30 pounds. Her resurgence came when a friend motivated her to compete. Now she can’t stop winning!
Date Added: May 3, 2013 -
Body Transformation: From Rock Bottom To Rock Solid!
Lizzy jumped off a cooler to dunk on a six-foot basketball hoop and ripped the rim off the backboard. She crashed hard, realized her body was a problem, and did something about it!
Date Added: Apr 29, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Tannis Rolls With The Fit Crowd!
Life threw several curve balls at Tannis that kept her off balance, unconfident, and overweight. At age 33, she learned to deflect punches and roll with a proud look in a fit body!
Date Added: Apr 19, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Jenette Lost 43 Pounds Post-Pregnancy!
Jenette's baby weight didn't stand a chance when she zeroed in and went to work. The 24-year-old had twins and stood onstage a year later in a bikini. See if you can outdo that!
Date Added: Apr 12, 2013 -
Body Transformation: 111 Pounds Gone!
Michelle comes from a long line of obese moms. She was part of the club until fitness and healthy living open her eyes. See what she looks like 111 pounds lighter!
Date Added: Apr 5, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Transformation Double Take
For most people, one transformation is enough, but Samantha went through it twice. She used many aspects of Bodybuilding.com to become a bikini champion and a fitness educator!
Date Added: Mar 29, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Lifting For A Better Life
Lisa shocked her body into reality and lost 60 pounds with Jamie Eason's LiveFit Trainer. Now she's hooked on fitness and determined to show other women how it's done!
Date Added: Mar 22, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Jen Jewell's Road To Pro
It took Jen more than 10 years to achieve her goal and earn a WBFF pro card. She is living proof that anyone can overcome a 30-plus body fat percentage and become a fitness model!
Date Added: Mar 15, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Hot Mama!
Motherhood turned life into an obstacle course for Julie. She juggled multiple duties and never focused on herself. See what sparked her devotion to transform and inform!
Date Added: Mar 8, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Trophy Transformation
Valerie took fit living to another level. She completed Jamie Eason’s LiveFit Trainer twice, shed 24 pounds, and built a powerful podium-worthy physique in one year!
Date Added: Mar 1, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Lifestyle Makeover
Autumn's environment was toxic, causing her mind to be overwhelmed with negative thoughts. She looked deep inside herself and found the courage to fight for a new life!
Date Added: Feb 22, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Striving For More In Singapore
The pressures of an elite Asian society drained Melissa of self-confidence. She deteriorated mentally and became bulimic. Her resurgence was nothing short of astonishing!
Date Added: Feb 15, 2013 -
Body Transformation: From Fat Track To Six Pack
Megan's reputation for keg stands made her a sorority legend. She embraced her party persona until it threatened to destroy her. See how see ditched the party and reinforced her body!
Date Added: Feb 8, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Preparing To Sail
Alaina lost 86 pounds and 32 percent body fat in one year while battling injury, medical conditions, and a cruise line wedding party. She resisted regression and stood firm on her fitness pledge!
Date Added: Feb 1, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Journey Junkie
Julia was convinced fitness models had elite genes before she walked in their shoes. See how this mother put herself first and started a fitness journey full of twists and turns!
Date Added: Jan 25, 2013 -
Body Transformation: 90 Pounds Lighter, 100 Times Healthier!
It took everything inside her to get back onstage after gaining 70-plus post-pregnancy pounds. Now Shaylen feels like she can conquer the world in a bikini!
Date Added: Jan 18, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Erin It Out
Erin ate fast food daily growing up but never saw the effects as an active teen. When college started and activity ceased, she threw a Hail Mary and found Jamie Eason's LiveFit trainer!
Date Added: Jan 11, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Star Transformer
The fitness world didn’t know Barbara Baez before, but they do now. This Puerto Rican beauty created a new body and transformed her entire life out of pure willpower!
Date Added: Jan 4, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Super Mom
24 hours in a day isn't enough time for Cheryl. Yet, the 38-year-old transformed her body from pregant with twins to top-tier figure material in two years. Beat that!
Date Added: Dec 28, 2012 -
Body Transformation: From Fluff To Buff
Quitting smoking forced Crystal into the gym. She didn’t want to get fat during withdrawals and put the habit behind her. Now she’s too busy pumping iron to worry about it!
Date Added: Dec 21, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Tenacious Teneyia
Motherhood in a military household consumed Teneyia’s life and added inches to her waist. See how a Google search brought her to Bodybuilding.com and altered her path forever!
Date Added: Dec 14, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Coming To A Stage Near You!
Jessica gained 50 pounds during her third pregnancy. Demoralized mentally and physically, she needed a plan. See how family support and pure dedication got her stage ready!
Date Added: Dec 7, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Fitness Formula
Karina found out through relentless experimentation that good things come to those who are patient. She tried every plan in the book and perfected her own formula!
Date Added: Nov 30, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Filling In Goals
It doesn't matter how you get started, it only matters that you do. Sara didn't let a life full of struggles pull her down. She set achievable goals, crushed them, and set more!
Date Added: Nov 23, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Fitness Manager
Angela had a reputation to uphold. Her credibility as a fitness center manager was weak due to her unhealthy habits. See how she made a 360 and traded in booze for barbells!
Date Added: Nov 16, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Calculated Competitor
When volleyball exited Amber's life, she needed to fill the void. She had options with her education and personal training experience, but competitions were her calling!
Date Added: Nov 9, 2012 -
Body Transformation: She Shed 103 Post-Pregnancy Pounds!
Some people have the will to accomplish amazing feats. Christina is one of those people. This mother of two lost more than 100 pounds and built a pro bikini physique!
Date Added: Nov 2, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Stunning Surprise!
When her husband deployed in May, Cailtlyn went to work on her body. She transformed and competed, but most importantly, she wowed her husband!
Date Added: Oct 19, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Primed And Pretty!
Jess was stuck in happy hour crowds without a way out. Then, a friend brought up bikini competitions. Jess’s ears perked. She found a direction and drove straight for it!
Date Added: Oct 12, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Feminine Muscle
Karina was unsatisfied in a skinny body that made her uncomfortable. But she wanted more than muscles. This Latvian beauty had a checklist that included healthy and sexy too!
Date Added: Oct 5, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Queen Of The Hill
Obstacles motivated and challenged Elizabeth every day to transform. She ran in increments to look sexy for her husband overseas and sought inspiration from every fitness spectrum!
Date Added: Sep 28, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Analytical Annie
She used to have a very toxic all or nothing attitude that started small and eventually led to streaks of unhealthy days. Annie learned to crush her old ways and stand firm!
Date Added: Sep 21, 2012