Excess weight was dragging this father and his family down, so he carved himself into serious shape.
LANCE LYELL
Hometown: Champagne, Illinois
Age: 35
Height: ...
When this student lost his brother, he took control of his body and his future.
JASON MARTUSCELLO
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Age: 23
Height: ...
It wasn't about failing health for this army recruit, it was about making his dream physique a reality.
JAMES M. FAIRLESSHometown: West VirginiaAge: 27Height: 6'2"
San Diego residents looking for inspiration to lose weight don't need to look any further than their mayor, Jerry Sanders.
JERRY SANDERSHometown: San Diego, CaliforniaAge: 61Height: 5'10"
This army prospect was told he was too fat to serve, so he dropped 180 lbs. and picked up some female fans.
JOSEPH MEDINA
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Age: 21
Weight Before: 400 lbs.
This one-time major league prospect let alcohol and junk food derail his fitness before making a change.
AJ GRACEHometown: Hollywood, FloridaAge: 28Height: 5'9"
