Inspiring Stories
Let’s celebrate the success stories of those who persevered and regained their health:
Formerly Obese 220lbs Woman Now Runs in Marathons
Christine Kam weighed 220 pounds at the age of 39. She made a determination to lose weight- and lost 40 pounds from eating in moderation and cutting down on fast food. Later, she incorporated exercise and join marathons. It is inspiring to see a person transforming from sedentary into a ultra fit runner.
A Previous Heart By-Pass Patient Now Cycles Around the World
Grandpa, David Munusamy Reddie who hails from Nibong Tebal, Penang Malaysia is cycling around the world to see the many places and faces of the world. Not only he had a heart bypass surgery, he also have health ailments- high sugar in urine, high uric acid and high cholesterol.
Shortcuts to Weight Loss and Why You Should Not Take Them
In this article, there is a real life story of Deanna Adler- she had almost opted for gastric bypass surgery but decided to make one last ditch effort to lead a healthy lifestyle. She lost 125pounds.
From Obese Principal to Marathon Runner
Ernie Nix was featured in Runners World losing weight from 397pounds to 180 pounds. Not only that, he no longer need to take medication for high blood pressure and hypertension.
My Brother Lost 14kgs in 7 months
My own brother started on his weight loss journey by jogging in the neighborhood. He then joined a gym after realising that he could lose 5kg in one month without any reduction in food intake. Until today, he maintains his weight loss without any obvious reduction in food intake.
From a Drug Addict to Athlete
Read the story on how an ex-drug addict rebuilt his life by taking up running.
Stay Interested in the World-Take on a Challenge
This is the message by the ex Prime Minister of Singapore for retirees out there. Ensure that we keep our minds occupied and have something to work towards instead of remaining sedentary.
It’s Never Too Old or Too Late
More real stories of older adults who I know who lose weight, reduce their health problems through lifestyle change. They are able to do that despite the odds being against them.
How My Friend Stayed in Shape
This is for those who are exercise phobic. My friend successfully maintained her weight despite having 3 grown up sons and having to attend constant social functions.
How My Friend Dealt with Breast Cancer
A friend of mine, with a strong family of cancer, battled the illness by adopting lifestyle change and stress reduction.
Cancer and Exercise- Wendy Chioji’s story
Wendy was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer but ran in a marathon. Despite undergoing chemo treatment, she still mustered the effort to exercise.
Losing from 374 to 192 pounds
Not only Brandon Walford lost the weight, he is no longer on high blood pressure and chrolesterol medication.
