“I was eating myself to death daily.”

Vitals: Dan Sizelove, 24, Brick, NJ
Occupation: Marketing Coordinator
Height: 6′1″

Lesson Learned: Believing in your ability to stay on track is essential.

“Losing weight helped me
score my dream job.”

Vitals: Tyler Butts, 29, Frontenac, KS
Occupation: Firefighter
Height: 6′1″

Lesson Learned: You’re much stronger than you think you are.

“I’ve added years back to my life.”

Vitals: Brandon Watford, 30, Bonifay, FL
Occupation: Salesman
Height: 6′2″

Lesson Learned: Set small goals. Trying to drop big numbers can seem impossible at first.

“A New Year’s resolution saved my life.”

Vitals: Erik Bartlett, 22, Joplin, MO
Occupation: Student
Height: 5′10″

Lesson Learned: Exercise is a lifelong change, not just a temporary solution.