The Secret to Our Success: Real Women's Weight-Loss Stories

Karen Pearson

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By Lindsey Emery; Photographs by Karen Pearson

These women lost weight and changed their lives by exercising, eating healthy, and staying positive with FITNESS Magazine's You Can Do It 8-Week Makeover. You can do it, too!

Why are these women rejoicing? Because out of nearly 61,000 readers, they were the seven You Can Do It! challenge top performers. Let their transformation -- in mind, body, and spirit -- inspire you to reach your goals.

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