So many times we hear about personal weight-loss
success stories, whether it’s someone losing 100 pounds,
cutting their body weight in half or dropping 10 dress sizes.
In fact, just about everyone remembers Jared Fogel of Subway
because he did just that. If you’re lucky, you may
even know someone who has succeeded in slimming down. But
sometimes it’s difficult to understand the hard work
these individuals have to put in to reach their goals …
until now! Check out these personal Web sites and you’ll
quickly be inspired to pursue a healthy life of your own.
www.johnstonefitness.com
This “must-see” site showcases John Stone, who
has transformed his body in just more than a year from overweight
to ripped. Through this Web site he has meticulously kept
track of his weight-loss by posting pictures of his physique,
eating habits and changes in his body measurements. See
how he’s gone from 30 percent body fat to an amazing
eight percent in just six months on the “Daily Stats”
page. Also, check out the “Pictures” link where
you can view his physical transformation monthly, weekly
or even daily.
www.3fatchicks.com
Don’t be fooled by the name of this Web site. Founders
Suzanne, Jennifer and Amy made a promise to lose weight
together and in doing so decided to share their tips with
us. Aside from retelling their journey to healthier, fitter
body images, these former “fat chicks” routinely
post new recipes, and chat online to provide support to
those needing a boost. Be sure to determine your body mass
index (BMI) or your daily calorie needs with the site’s
handy diet calculators. Also, on a lighter note (or a heavier
one depending on the planet), there is a calculator that
reveals your weight on eight planets and the moon.
www.chunktohunk.com
This average Joe reveals his path to losing 271 pounds naturally,
through portion control and regular exercise. Astonished
by his own success in battling poor eating habits, Fred
Anderson has gone on to publish a book reciting how he successfully
lost the poundage and steps he takes to maintain his new
weight. Certainly one of the most notable and inspiring
improvements in his life, Anderson describes how he completely
cured himself of type 2 diabetes. Be sure to read the “frequently
asked questions” (FAQs) to learn about his battle
with this disease.
www.dwlz.com
Dottie’s Weight Loss Zone is a fully loaded Web site
created by Dottie and Al Coon, which has exploded in popularity
(with more than 25 million hits) since its creation in 1998.
Using the Weight Watcher’s program, Dottie lost 90
pounds in just eight months! On this site you can access
a comprehensive restaurant list, providing nutritional values
of common menu items, healthy recipes and food lists classified
by the Weight Watcher’s point system. This is a great
site to bookmark for quick reference to healthy dining options
and an open forum for seeking advice from Dottie herself.
