Before and After: How These Real Women Get Fit

I Ran My First Marathon

Diet Do: "I eat small, healthy snacks every three hours so I'm not tempted to pig out on fast food. Some of my favorite things are nuts, sushi, and tofu with brown rice and veggies."

Top Fitness Tip: "After the show, I wanted motivation to stay in shape, so I started training for my first marathon. Knowing I'd have to run 26.2 miles kept me psyched to keep exercising."

Healthy Bonus: "It took more than seven hours -- and I had to speed-walk the last half -- but I crossed the finish line!"