Mon, 22 December 2014
At a peak weight of 585 pounds, Joel needed to learn what it meant to love himself before he could transform his life and health. A family tragedy became the kickstart for change. |
Fri, 19 December 2014
Mario was a depressed chain-smoker at such a low point in life that he thought, “I deserve this” in the middle of a heart attack. Today, Mario returns to share updates on life and his new book. |
Mon, 15 December 2014
From a peak weight of 295 pounds (134 kg), Casey has invited us along on her weight loss journey. Today, Casey returns to share her latest update. |
Mon, 8 December 2014
Journalist, author, speaker and weight-loss success Michael Prager discusses “personal sustainability,” and the power of sustainability as a key to weight loss. What can you do that will solve the problem so that it won’t come back? |
Mon, 24 November 2014
Award-winning reality star Ruby shares about the power of positivity and support, how she conquered a 719-lb peak weight, and plans for the future. |
Mon, 17 November 2014
Amy was unemployed, depressed, and found herself contemplating suicide. Hear how she took control of her health, her life, and what she's learned in the process. |
Mon, 10 November 2014
At a peak of 596 pounds (271 kg), Scott was dealing with sports injuries, workaholism, fear, and a dysfunctional relationship with food.
How he's found the confidence and determination to think & care about his health. |
Mon, 27 October 2014
Courtney hated always feeling tired and being unable to run and play with her kids. Hear how she tapped into her competitive spirit to drop over 150 pounds. |
Fri, 24 October 2014
On a mission to lose 250 pounds, Gillian decided she would no longer be controlled by food or people's opinions. How she's overcome self-doubt and developed a love for pushing herself. |
Mon, 20 October 2014
(Part 2 of 2) A brush with death changed Johnny's health & life. How he went from "worthless and fat" to confident and committed. |
Fri, 17 October 2014
(Part 1 of 2) A brush with death changed Johnny's health & life. How he went from "worthless and fat" to confident and committed. |
Mon, 13 October 2014
Inspiring update from Chris Dolley (ep #69) who has kept off 100 pounds for 8 years. Chris discusses maintenance tips, and how tackling fears & doubts has impacted her personal growth. |
Fri, 10 October 2014
From a peak weight of 295 pounds (134 kg), TipsOfTheScale listener Casey has invited us along on her weight loss journey. Today, Casey returns to share her latest update. |
Mon, 6 October 2014
Mark was 100 pounds overweight and his life was in a negative spiral. Hear how happiness and positivity impacted his weight loss efforts. |
Fri, 3 October 2014
When Karen's co-worker dropped dead, and she saw her own health markers moving in the wrong direction, it was time to overhaul her eating habits.
Hear what she discovered about food sensitivities and how she dropped 70 pounds. |
Mon, 29 September 2014
After hitting his lowest point, Alan regrouped and sought the help he needed to take control of his health and life. How he's lost 140 pounds (63.6 kg) so far. |
Fri, 26 September 2014
When Victoria began to focus on the happy and the healthy (and the roller derby) in her life, she discovered new strength, confidence, and dropped over 100 pounds. |
Mon, 22 September 2014
When Ben's health began to decline, he knew he wasn't caring for himself or setting the example his community needed. How he dropped over 80 pounds in nine months, and the impact it's had on his life. |
Fri, 19 September 2014
Kelly and Rick each lost over 100 pounds, and are embarking on a whole new positive phase of their life together. |
Mon, 15 September 2014
Martinus transformed a doctor's harsh diagnosis into a new life of running, blogging and healthy living. |
Fri, 12 September 2014
Mother of four, Courtney Stewart lost 223 pounds and fulfilled a childhood dream. |
Mon, 8 September 2014
Eric used to hate running, and considered himself anti-jocks. Hear how one song changed his future, and the importance of taking action before feeling "ready." |
Fri, 5 September 2014
TipsOfTheScale listener Lillian returns to share updates on her weight loss journey. Stress, support, and unexpected news - hear the latest. |
Mon, 1 September 2014
Casey Elliott has invited us along on her weight loss journey. This is her kickoff session: history, starting point, and plan. |
Fri, 29 August 2014
From not seeing a future for himself to living life as a beacon of positivity, Edgar shares his remarkable transformation. “Be happy! Go out there and do great things!” |
Wed, 27 August 2014
Plastic surgeon Michael Pickart discusses surgical options for loose skin after weight loss, common types of procedures, and how Hollywood has changed perception of his industry - for better or worse. |
Mon, 25 August 2014
Summer used to push people away, and eventually found her life in a state she was unhappy with. What she's learned about habits & triggers, and how she's kept off 140 pounds for over a decade. |
Fri, 22 August 2014
Andrea was once the "funny, chubby girl" whose life revolved around food and who felt exercise was impossible. From gastric bypass to Crossfit coach, Andrea shares tips from her Imperfect Life. |
Mon, 18 August 2014
A health scare catapulted Tracy, a busy mother, wife, and blogger, into a health journey of losing 140 pounds. Tracy returns to share about the challenge of maintenance, her mindset, and new discoveries. |
Fri, 15 August 2014
After a scary medical diagnosis, Melissa took control of her life and her food addiction. Hear about her experience with a controversial weight-loss option, and what she's changed to maintain over 200 pounds lost. |
Mon, 11 August 2014
Writing for the largest diet review site on the net, Brandi has gained a valuable and unique perspective on characteristics of successful weight loss efforts. |
Fri, 8 August 2014
200 pounds and 3 surgeries later, J.T. returns to share new developments in his journey, powerlifting insights, and thoughts on mental health. |
Mon, 4 August 2014
Mario was a depressed chain-smoker at such a low point in life that he thought, "I deserve this" in the middle of a heart attack. Hear what changed when we awoke, how he channeled his anger, and how he's dropped over 200 pounds. (91kg) |
Fri, 1 August 2014
A year ago, Sarah had escaped an abusive relationship, was pre-diabetic, and had long given up on her dreams of being an Olympic athlete. Hear the question that changed her path and helped her discover the fighter within. |
Mon, 28 July 2014
Jimmy was overweight, had dropped out of school multiple times, and was giving up on his dreams. After hitting rock-bottom, he discovered something that gave him results, and a future, he had never imagined. |
Fri, 25 July 2014
A special guest host turns the tables on Sam for an inside look at how & why TipsOfTheScale was launched, future plans, and insights from 100 interviews. |
Mon, 21 July 2014
At 464 pounds, Derrick felt he missed out on life. How he broke the cycle of frustration, failures, and false starts, to take control of his future. |
Fri, 18 July 2014
At 20 years of age, Shawn's spine and body were failing him. That is, until he took his health in his own hands and shocked his doctors. Now a professional nutritionist and best-selling author, Shawn Stevenson shares how to "Stack The Cool" for success, and why better sleep may be the "missing sauce" in your weight loss journey. |
Mon, 14 July 2014
Chelsea Sawyer used to try to draw attention away from her weight anyway she could. How she went from unhappy and unable to walk without pain, to happy, 110 pounds lighter, and more positive than ever. |
Fri, 11 July 2014
After a dire warning from his doctor, Tim made changes to his lifestyle that resulted in 140 pounds dropped! |
Mon, 7 July 2014
Gina, a busy single mother of two, was on a road to heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Hear how she took control of her health and is setting the example for her daughters. |
Fri, 4 July 2014
After a family tragedy and a health scare, Steve realized it was time to change his lifestyle. As a couple, Steve and Heather took their health back. (Also, a sneak preview of upcoming Ep#100.) |
Mon, 30 June 2014
Herbert found solace in food after a health scare which led him down a path toward obesity that he didn't know how to get off of.
Listen for the source of his support, how his lifestyle changed, and how he left fear behind. |
Fri, 27 June 2014
Pamela was miserable and couldn't fully enjoy life with her children.
Hear her breaking point, how she dropped over 150 lbs, and how she's helping others do the same. |
Mon, 23 June 2014
Helen was a sedentary emotional eater with various health issues.
Hear how she "broke up" with food and found the discipline to put herself first and drop over 110 pounds. |
Fri, 20 June 2014
Fed up with being unhappy, Aaron Rice set his mind to losing weight. Hear what Aaron's discovered about authenticity and acceptance. |
Mon, 16 June 2014
Tips Of The Scale listener Lillian Ellis has invited us along on her weight loss journey. This is her kickoff session: history, starting point, and the plan! |
Fri, 13 June 2014
John Hudson was a "ticking time bomb" waiting for a heart attack. When a patient turned his health advice around on him, John realized that his credibility, health and life were all on the line. |
Mon, 9 June 2014
How love helped Jessica conquer an eating disorder, how she's dropped 142 lbs, and the road from 414 lbs to running a half marathon. |
Fri, 6 June 2014
At 400 pounds, Kishan's health was failing, his social life was suffering, and he was facing a possible foot amputation. His story, and how he's now devoting his life to helping others with their weight issues as CEO of DownsizeFitness.com. |
Mon, 2 June 2014
At nearly 300 pounds, Jill had no self confidence and felt like she wasn't good enough. Hear what she signed up for, and what she discovered during it, that transformed her health and her future. |
Fri, 30 May 2014
Andrea struggled with body image issues and didn’t feel like she was the same person outside and in.
Hear how she battled negative influences and dropped 135 pounds. |
Mon, 26 May 2014
Jacqui felt like she missed out on life because she was the 'fat mom' and the 'fat wife.' A medical wake-up call set her on a new path to losing 80 pounds and discovering a whole new self. |
Fri, 23 May 2014
As an overweight child, Rebekah was teased, picked on and lonely. One day, she decided that would no longer be who she was. Hear the 3 ingredients to her success, and how she dropped 125 pounds. |
Mon, 19 May 2014
367-Pound Todd had developed gout, feet and tooth pain, asthma, and high blood pressure. Hear how small changes added up to his 178-pound loss and the ability to stop taking medications. |
Fri, 16 May 2014
Heather developed binge eating issues during a rough childhood, struggled with various weight loss programs, and eventually reached 313 pounds after her third child. Hear how & why she recommitted to one program, and why it finally worked. This is Heather’s –170 pound success story. |
Mon, 12 May 2014
From hurt, heartbroken, and over 100 pounds overweight to showing off his super powers on the bodybuilding stage - this is Javier's story. |
Fri, 9 May 2014
At 250 pounds, Cassie had a sedentary lifestyle and felt lonely and unattractive. Hear how she learned to treat herself better, and how she kept herself motivated through plateaus. |
Mon, 5 May 2014
Helen was trapped in an unhappy marriage, buried in stress, and found herself staring into a tub of ice cream with seemingly no way out.
Hear how Helen, a busy business owner and mother, transformed her health and now helps others do the same. |
Fri, 2 May 2014
Heather once believed weight loss was impossible for her, but she made her own possibilities and dropped over 160 pounds! |
Mon, 28 April 2014
Carley used to feel she wasn't "good enough" for people's attention, and mostly kept to herself. Now over 100 pounds lighter, hear how she changed her mindset and changed her life. |
Fri, 25 April 2014
Trainer and Strength & Conditioning specialist Denny Krahe visits Tips Of The Scale to talk nutrition and to discuss exercise myths. Also, why your journey to health needs to start now! |
Mon, 21 April 2014
After Jack's weight led to dropping out of school and being unable to enjoy family outings, he found a new eating style that worked for him. This is his story of bacon, confidence, and discipline. |
Fri, 18 April 2014
Best-selling author and inspirational speaker Rémy Chaussé shares how to overcome the doubts that hold you back from making important changes. |
Mon, 14 April 2014
April was a confident person in almost every aspect of her life - except when it came to her size and looks.
How did she drop 150 pounds, and what did she discover on the other side? Her story today! |
Fri, 11 April 2014
At 365 pounds (166 kg), Dan felt trapped in someone else's body. After multiple weight loss attempts and plateaus, what finally helped him drop over 130 pounds? (60 kg) |
Mon, 7 April 2014
Busy mother, author, blogger Diane Carbonell has maintained a 158 pound loss for over a decade! (71.8 kg) Her story, lessons learned, and advice for you! |
Fri, 4 April 2014
Tips Of The Scale listener Michael Kalchman returns for an update on his weight loss progress in preparation for his first 10K. This is the second installment of The Progress Project. |
Mon, 31 March 2014
Chris used to fear sitting with a piece of cake because she would be unable to stop. These days, she’s mindful of all she’s accomplished, and is tackling new goals. From fast-food fan to triathlon training – this is Chris’ story! |
Fri, 28 March 2014
After two devastating events gave him the emotional jolt he needed, Jeff committed to a new lifestyle and dropped 100 pounds! (45 kg) From being unable to run around the block to running 5K’s and a half-marathon – this is Jeff’s story. |
Mon, 24 March 2014
Corey was an active child who loved food, but he grew up ignoring the root cause of his weight issues. When he broke his bed at over 280 pounds (137 kg), he knew something had to change. Hear how he lost 100 pounds (45 kg) in a year, and what "the single most important thing" was on his weight-loss journey. |
Fri, 21 March 2014
Jennifer has maintained a 100 pound (45 kg) weight loss through marriage, the birth of two children, and career transition. Hear what started her journey, and why you need to be tracking your food! |
Mon, 17 March 2014
Facing a relationship's end after years of yo-yo dieting, Dillon knew life wasn't going the way he wanted. Hear what changed, and why portion control was his greatest weapon against fat! |
Fri, 14 March 2014
Busy father and full-time professional Ron shares how he dropped 95 pounds (43kg) by changing his mindset and making the most of every moment! |
Mon, 10 March 2014
First TipsOfTheScale repeat guest Tim Bauer shares new developments in his journey, thoughts on the mental aspect of weight loss, and updated advice for you! |
Fri, 7 March 2014
He kicked an addiction to painkillers and is now packing on the muscle! Hear how Josh took control of his health and lost 160 pounds! (72 kg) |
Mon, 3 March 2014
Nathan dropped 100 pounds (45.5 kg) and 10 pant sizes by focusing on the long-term. Hear how he kept himself motivated and set up a routine that was easy for his life! |
Fri, 28 February 2014
Tips Of The Scale listener Michael Kalchman has invited us along for his weight loss journey. This is the first installment of The Progress Project. |
Mon, 24 February 2014
After a drunk driver took Crystal's college sweetheart's life, she found herself in a dark place and in need of help. Hear how she faced both old & new wounds, and what she's discovered about running, cooking, and winning her mental battles. |
Fri, 21 February 2014
At 30, Tracey found herself overweight and in a very dark place in her life. Hear how she faced fear head-on, overcame self-doubt, and has turned her life around! |
Mon, 17 February 2014
511-pound Les Stratford faced his mortality when his heart stopped at 40 years of age. Hear how he's made the most of his second chance and has dropped over 310 pounds! |
Fri, 14 February 2014
For most of her life, Laura battled negative self-talk and the belief that no matter what she did, she'd never lose weight. Hear how she's lost 110 pounds (50 kg), how she pushed herself beyond her physical limits, and how she stays motivated when negative thoughts creep up! |
Mon, 10 February 2014
Six months to his 45th birthday, Greg made a decision about his health that has changed his life. |
Fri, 7 February 2014
After losing his grandfather to diabetes and realizing the direction his lifestyle was taking him, Adam made some serious changes. How he turned his health around, discovered a new passion in life, and pays it forward to others. |
Wed, 5 February 2014
Sam's thoughts on the controversial ending to NBC's Biggest Loser Season 15. |
Mon, 3 February 2014
Overweight since childhood, James reached a peak weight of 350 pounds (159.1 kg) and had serious knee issues. Hear how grieving the loss of a pet inadvertently started James down the path of changing his health for the better. |
Fri, 31 January 2014
Bariatric counselor (and patient) Nanette visits TipsOfTheScale to share her story, advice, and insights into the world of bariatric care. |
Mon, 27 January 2014
Is weight loss surgery cheating? Nate East answers this, gives us the inside track on what it's like, and talks about the power of routine! |
Fri, 24 January 2014
Dr. Pamela Peeke is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and expert in nutrition, metabolism, and integrative medicine. Dr. Peeke visits TipsOfTheScale to share insights on Food Addiction, exciting research about the Fat Gene, and her Three M's approach to health. |
Mon, 20 January 2014
Jeff was overweight for most of his life until going to university, where he's found weight-loss success and learned a tremendous amount about himself. Hear how Jeff lost 110 pounds (50 kg), his advice on goal-setting, and some great tips for transitioning into healthy eating! |
Fri, 17 January 2014
Suzanne was once a skinny, uncoordinated and self-conscious youth. Now, she's a strong health & fitness professional sharing her passion with clients and the world. Listen for her insights on clean eating, why strength training is important, and how to set yourself up for success! |
Mon, 13 January 2014
Late-night reading changed the course of Ray's health and life. Also, listen for a piece of wisdom from SpongeBob Squarepants that can help on your health journey! |
Fri, 10 January 2014
Once someone who got out of breath preparing a bath, Neil Martin discovered the power of juicing and has transformed his health, body, and lifestyle! Listen to Neil's story, tips, and great recipes. |
Mon, 6 January 2014
Jelian decided she was more than a "short, chubby girl" and took control of her lifestyle. She shares the process that helped her drop 80 pounds! |
Fri, 3 January 2014
Janel Funk, RD, shares tips and insight about "nutrition imposters," goal-setting for success, and more! |