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Transformation Nation Success Story: Dawn Villanueva

Posted by: | May 15th, 2012 | 0 comments

For Dawn Villanueva, getting healthy in the Dr. Oz's Transformation Nation Million Dollar You Challenge was a family affair. Villanueva lost 43 pounds and made her first doctor's appointment in 15 years. Her husband lost 40 pounds, too. View Full Post

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Transformation Nation Success Story: Jen McElroy

Posted by: | May 14th, 2012 | 0 comments

We are frequently inspired by success stories here at Sharecare.com and this past 9 months is no exception. More than a million people took Dr. Oz’s Transformation Nation: Million Dollar You Challenge, losing an estimated 3 million pounds and transforming their health in a thousand different ways—from turning back the clock to stopping bad habits in their tracks. View Full Post

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Karen Watt: I Am Worth It

Posted by: | April 10th, 2012 | 4 comments

Today’s healthy transformer is Karen Watt from Venice, FL. Watt joined Transformation Nation last September after visiting her local Weight Watchers and learning she was morbidly obese. Find out how Watt is shedding pounds and taking charge of her life. View Full Post

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Dawn Wood-Brooks: Losing Weight for a Healthy Heart

Posted by: | April 5th, 2012 | 2 comments

Today’s healthy transformer is Dawn Wood-Brooks, a 50-year old mother and wife from Ohio. Wood-Brooks was told by her doctors that she would need a heart transplant just five years ago, but through Transformation Nation and Weight Watchers, she has shed the pounds necessary to get a healthy heart and live a healthy life. View Full Post

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Teresa Evans: Down 40 Lbs!

Posted by: | March 27th, 2012 | 1 comment

Today’s healthy transformer is Teresa Evans from Blanchard, OK. Evans has lost a whopping 40 pounds since joining Weight Watchers and taking the Transformation Nation Challenge. We love her determination and how she’s turned her weight loss into a platform to encourage others to get healthy and stay in shape. View Full Post

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Kristin Cook: Hello, Bathing Suit. Thank You, Transformation Nation!

Posted by: | March 20th, 2012 | 3 comments

Today’s healthy transformer is Kristin Cook from LaVerne, CA. Since joining Transformation Nation, Cook has lost 40 pounds. We find both her diminishing waistline and her health consciousness to be inspiring. View Full Post

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Ellen Jacobson: Down 100 Lbs!

Posted by: | March 13th, 2012 | 2 comments

Today’s healthy transformer is Ellen Jacobson from Shrewsbury, MA, who’s lost a whopping 100 pounds in the past three years! Her dedication and never-fail attitude are inspiring. Find out how swimming, online discussion boards and a change of attitude have helped Ellen in her weight loss journey below. View Full Post

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What’s Your Weight-Loss Success Story?

Posted by: | March 7th, 2012 | 3 comments

Since we last heard from her, Mercedes Moebuis has lost six more pounds! Way to go, Mercedes – and the other 1 million-plus Transformation Nation participants who together have lost a combined 120,000 pounds! View Full Post

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Mary Secord: Losing Weight for the Big 6-0!

Posted by: | March 6th, 2012 | 0 comments

Today’s healthy transformer is Mary Secord, a mother of three and grandmother of 10 from Iowa. Mary is a newcomer to Transformation Nation, and is attacking this weight loss challenge with gusto. View Full Post

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Weight-Loss Secret: Finding Your “Aha” Moment

Posted by: | February 28th, 2012 | 0 comments

As someone who successfully lost 86 pounds and went from a size 20 to a size 4 with the help of Drs. Oz and Roizen and their YOU book series, I see the success stories and struggles from Transformation Nation participants, and I can’t help but wonder how many of you are sitting watching The Dr. Oz Show and following along on the Internet but haven’t taken your first step. What’s holding you back? Are you waiting for your “aha” moment— that moment where everything clicks and you are ready and motivated to make your start? View Full Post