By ninth grade, Demetria already weighed 200 pounds. Her childhood nickname "Big D" stayed with her through high school and into adulthood.
Weight Loss Transformations
Demetria: After
Demetria decided she had to make a change when she gained so much weight that she didn't recognize herself in pictures. Click to read her story.
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Brett: Before
A sedentary new job and a fast-food diet packed thirty pounds onto Brett's 5'7" frame.
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Brett: After
A photo of Matthew McConaughey taped to the mirror kept Brett inspired to work out, eat right and meet his weight loss goal. Click to read Brett's story.
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Laura: Before
Laura has waged a lifelong struggle against her weight, having battled bulimia as a teen only to gain 115 pounds after getting help.
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Laura: After
A serious car accident made Laura appreciate how lucky she is to be alive. She decided to take steps to improve her lifestyle and achieve a healthy weight. Click to read her story.
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David: Before
After leaving the Army, David continued eating like he was still on active duty and packed on 120 pounds.
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David: After
Counting calories and working out helped David build muscle and drop 85 pounds. Click to read his story.
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Suzanne: Before
Throughout childhood, Suzanne loved food so much that she ate enough for two people. Even diet drugs were no match for her love affair with food.