Healthy Weight Loss Success Story

We Love Our New Selves!

Losing weight helped these nine women reclaim their bodies—and their lives
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We Love Our New Selves! // Mechelle Wingle, Deana Custer, Jennifer Martin c Erik Ostling, Dan Brouilette, Ryan Donnell

Image: Erik Ostling, Dan Brouilette, Ryan Donnell

It’s easy to dust off your weight loss resolution with spring right around the corner. But if the looming deadline of shorts season isn’t enough to motivate you to lose that last 5—or 50—pounds, find some inspiration from these incredible slim down success stories. (Search: Reach your ideal weight in 4 weeks) For these nine women, peeling back the pounds yielded changes that were more than skin deep. Their newfound physiques have helped them feel stronger, healthier, and sexier. Find out how they did it.

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