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
Trina was a partier, binge drinking and overeating her way into depression. When a doctor prescribed medication instead of a lifestyle change, she put on her running shoes and changed her life.
March 19, 2018
•6 min read
Noah Kingery gained over 200 pounds in under a year. Then he dropped 150 pounds in the same amount of time. But when addiction and depression caused the weight to boomerang back, he was faced with a second transformation, and attacked it with wisdom.
March 12, 2018
•6 min read
Englishman Anthony Boon skyrocketed to 308 pounds after an injury sidelined him from athletics, but now he's shed almost half of his body weight, and is back with a vengeance.
March 07, 2018
•5 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
The slide from healthy young man to out-of-shape adult was long and painful. Finally, when his doctor and wife both called him out on his health, Chris Gromis knew it was time to change.
February 20, 2018
•6 min read
Kristi Hurd was partially paralyzed after a motorcycle accident, but today, she is back on her feet and revving through workouts with her swolemate!
February 08, 2018
•6 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
Nobody in Allie Ruby's life ever said she had a weight or lifestyle problem, she had to realize it for herself. But when she did, it was game on. And she's been at it ever since.
December 27, 2017
•7 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
Declan Bridgehouse had always looked up to pro bodybuilders and strongmen. With a dedicated workout routine and high protein diet, he's ready to become a role model himself.
September 05, 2017
•7 min read
Doug achieved seriously big results by making the little things count. Don't expect him to brag. Just expect him to keep working hard!
August 30, 2017
•10 min read
In preparation for his second back surgery, Patrick's doctor told him he needed a BMI of 32 before they could operate. Patrick chose to drop the weight and get fit.
July 23, 2017
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
It took Chris Childers a while to notice the impact his sedate lifestyle and junk-food diet were having on the way he looked and felt. Now he's back in shape and hiking again with his son.
June 19, 2017
Always the skinny kid, John dreamed of being big and strong. But, once he was there, he realized he wanted to cut down and show the world what he'd built.
June 05, 2017
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
Leandie ignored her doctor's warnings to lose weight until she realized how much her size affected her everyday life. Now, 100 pounds lighter, she's happy and healthy.
April 11, 2017
The support and insight Doni got from the forums helped him shed the fat and take back his life. He's a new man who now wants to help others find hope.
April 06, 2017
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
Joey had already lost a lot of weight when a breakup made him re-evaluate his goals. That's when he decided to get fit instead of just thin.
March 14, 2017
•6 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
Football left Otis fumbling with his weight, but his friend's passing was the wake-up call he needed to revamp his life and take control of his health.
September 26, 2016
•5 min read
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kate grew up around fitness, but veered off course during her college years. After a wake-up call, she rethought her approach, committed to change, and slashed 15 percent body fat in two years.
May 19, 2016
•9 min read
Sparked by a negative comment at a local pool, Peggy Pullen went from sacrificing everything for others to loving herself enough to change for the better. Watch her inspirational video!
May 19, 2016
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
