Prasad's thinness was a source of public ridicule, and his confidence was taking a major hit. But rather than give up, he gave everything he had to improving his life. Yes, he gained weight, but he also gained plenty that the scale didn't show!
October 30, 2019
•8 min read
The Bodybuilding.com Transformation Challenge Series helped this 31-year-old architect from Egypt take control of his body and his life.
August 15, 2019
•12 min read
When her responsibilities at home and work became too much for her to handle, Jennifer Goncalves used the Challenge to rediscover her love for lifting and learn how to take care of herself as much as her family.
June 10, 2019
•6 min read
Devon Hickam used the Challenge Series as an opportunity to let go of food and alcohol to get the body he'd always wanted, regain happiness, and be a role model for his son.
June 10, 2019
•7 min read
After a lifetime of obesity and depression (and losing and regaining weight), Josh Deese found the motivation to finish his transformation.
April 11, 2019
•12 min read
Taking your own life is never the answer, no matter how desperate you are about your health. Austin Bruso learned from his own close calls and used them to fuel his break from food addiction.
March 25, 2019
•5 min read
After struggling for years with an eating disorder, Beltz is hungry for food and strength gains. The scale is going up, and life is exciting once again.
March 19, 2019
•10 min read
When binge eating disorder stifled her life for too long, Brennan found the strength to stand up for her health and put the restrictive stage life behind her, all while stepping into motherhood.
February 15, 2019
•10 min read
When multiple concussions brought Jackson Haen's college football run to a premature end, he decided to lose weight and make the bodybuilding stage his new goal line.
January 11, 2019
•10 min read
There's nothing quite like seeing other people achieve crazy changes to get us up, moving, and excited about chasing our own goals. These are the stories that moved you the most.
September 17, 2018
•1 min read
With the right coach and an unshakeable work ethic, Plante curbed the yo-yo dieting and replaced her leotard with a competition bikini.
August 23, 2018
•6 min read
Unsatisfied with aging's effects on his body, Dennis Fanucchi undertook an intense training routine and healthy diet to wind back the clock and build the body he's wanted for 50 years.
February 28, 2018
•5 min read
Peter Georgopolous's own weight problems didn't seem to bother him enough to spur a change. Then, his son started heading in the same direction, and it was time to step up and become a better role model.
January 31, 2018
•5 min read
Stress, overeating, and a lot of injuries led to a very real breaking point for Glenn. He realized needed to make a change, put one foot in front of the other, and came out a winner.
January 10, 2018
•5 min read
A little dad bod is cool, but when James Holliman's torso started looking like a group of dad bods, he knew it was time to get back to his good old ways.
December 05, 2017
•7 min read
On his mission to graduate from high school in better shape than he started, Dylan lost 100 pounds and gained heaps of confidence.
June 29, 2017
•5 min read
Pat had been big foreverâso big that he could gain 100 pounds in a little over a year and not even notice a difference. But then he turned his life around, one literal step at a time. On the verge of his first-ever competition, the star of Bodybuilding.com's popular YouTube series joins us to get real about life-changing transformations.
June 25, 2017
•27 min read
Vernon had lost hope, until the birth of his son gave him the drive he needed to get healthy. What he achieved in under a year is astounding.
May 30, 2017
Kica wasn't planning to enter his first competition, but was talked into it at the last minute. Now, he lives for the physique stage.
May 14, 2017
•3 min read
Making a poster-worthy change in your physique takes more than eating less and surviving vomit-inducing intervals. Learn what really works from one of the most in-demand coaches in the industry!
March 30, 2017
•6 min read
As the year comes to a close, it's time to look back at all you've achieved and congratulate others, too. Skyrocket your motivation with these incredible transformations.
December 27, 2016
•4 min read
Change doesn't happen overnight, but with effort and consistency, anything is possible. Check out these inspirational photos of hard work and perseverance.
October 11, 2016
Teen basketball star Demetra overcame depression and reclaimed her hoop dreams. She transformed her body, got back on the court, and stepped onto the fitness stage.
August 24, 2016
•4 min read
Tired of being teased about his weight, Adam trained like his video-game idol, dove deep into the culture of the Bodybuilding.com forums, and reached a new level of fitness.
August 16, 2016
Hard work pays off. Find the fuel you need to get through your training session by checking out these nine inspirational transformations.
August 10, 2016
Lyss underwent bariatric surgery, but it wasn't enough. To shed over 200 pounds, she first had to overcome a lifetime of poor eating habits.
August 01, 2016
•5 min read
When weight gain and a major life change zapped Darnell's confidence, he found emotional balance at the gym. After losing around 100 pounds, this fit father is loving life again!
July 27, 2016
•5 min read
When you want to transform your body and your life, little things make all the difference. Here are 8 athlete-approved tips to turn struggles into triumphs!
July 23, 2016
•7 min read
No two transformations are the same, but common personality traits can work against you and derail your results. Learn how to overcome these 5 transformation pitfalls!
July 18, 2016
•6 min read
Faced with health problems and a gym full of students who didn't respect him as a leader, Mynor Mendoza finally decided he had to lose weight.
July 13, 2016
•5 min read
Drew lost sight of his health following a car accident and a job change. Years later, public humiliation caused him to face reality head-on.
June 14, 2016
•5 min read
Life-threatening surgery left Sarah unable to work out. Once she recovered, a friendly competition at work sparked a newfound love of health and fitness!
May 25, 2016
•4 min read
Just when you thought it was safe to put down the phone and go do something productive, these nine amazing transformations arrived from Instagram. Prepare to be inspired!
April 27, 2016
Overweight and bullied, Mark began eating nothing but fruit and vegetables in order to lose weight. Hungry for more, he hit the weights to achieve his dream body.
April 21, 2016
•5 min read
Weight gain left Allie Ruby in a miserable rut. Once she took control of her fitness, she was able to turn things around and build a happier life!
March 17, 2016
•7 min read
After many years of making and breaking plans to get in shape, everything finally clicked for Jay. He saw his goals come into focus, then changed his life for the better!
March 03, 2016
•5 min read
Liva spent years taking care of her family and not taking care of herself. A divorce was the kick-start she needed to take back her health.
February 25, 2016
•6 min read
Air Force officer Allanna Jones-Anstaett always struggled with her weight. Then she realized that, in order to be a role model, she needed to get fit for life!
February 14, 2016
•7 min read
Joe was seriously down in the dumps. Then he pulled himself up so far that he lived up to his Bodyspace name of MrPullUp!
February 09, 2016
•6 min read
