BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Hot. Tired. Out of breath. Depressed. Disgusted. Most definitely not feeling like Cinderella while visiting the happiest place on earth. At 35 years old, I weighed 330 pounds and had high blood pressure, reflux and joint pain. Now, nine years after receiving my precious life-saving gift of bariatric surgery, it is sometimes hard to remember I am that person.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Learn to relish the joy of being YOUR TRUE SELF through Teresa’s adventure of a lifetime.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Life has taken on a new and wonderful twist for Monique Talamante since her 159 pound weight loss. Her journey began in her early twenties and culminated in 2008 when at 306 pounds.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Tall and stately with a presence that commands attention when he walks into a room, Tom Todorvich is the epitome of what some would identify as a man with charisma. His slim and trim physique belies the fact that less than a year ago, he was over 145 pounds heavier at 365 pounds.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Life has taken on a new glow for Charisse Singleton who has lost 129 pounds since February 2008 when she had gastric sleeve weight loss surgery. Reaching her maximum weight of 267 pounds was the culmination of a deeply-felt weight challenge, which Charisse had faced since childhood.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: NICOLE MOREAU is a soft spoken, dark-haired beauty – confident and polished with a svelte, attractive figure that many women only dream of having. Almost two years ago, she made a decision that turned her life around.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Heal yourself as a whole by finding the perfect balance between your mind, body and soul.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Leave isolation, disability and disease behind and get your “Game on.”

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Non-scale victories become sweeter when you least expect them.

BRIEF ARTICLE OVERVIEW: When you look at Amado Gallo, he makes you smile. His Cheshire cat grin lights up his face and he radiates joy with quiet self-assurance and an air of confidence. Learn how Amado changed his life with his inspiring weight loss story.