Once a 500 pound 16-year old, Garrett went from sedentary basement gamer to a much healthier, happier, and optimistic man.

From dieting at 13 years old to a peak of 255 pounds, Maggie knew firsthand the roller coaster of dieting. Hear how she took control of her health and learned how tough she really is.

Overweight since the third grade, 430 pound Jonathan got tired of feeling tired and found success with the Slow Carb diet.

Once an active child and teen, Logan's life took a turn after college and he found himself weighing over 430 pounds. Hear how he committed to a healthy lifestyle, how he handled weight loss plateaus, and his insights on the danger of self-deprecation.

After an unpleasant experience at her 10-year high school reunion, 255 pound Morgan hit the brakes on her high-calorie lifestyle and took control of her health.

A former athlete, 300 pound Jeff found himself on the floor, clutching his chest, wondering if he would see his children again. Hear how Jeff took control of his health and is helping others do the same.

Hailing from America's #2 fattest city, Jen started her journey at 265 pounds and took small but consistent steps to turn her health around.

Overweight since childhood, Scott shares how an outsider's perspective on "fat people logic" struck a chord with him and gave him the self-awareness and motivation to drop over 65 pounds.

Psychologist Stephanie Smith visits Tips Of The Scale to discuss motivation, bariatric surgery, and the importance of support systems when making lifestyle changes.

Chris Krause used to worry when going out about whether there'd be chairs he could fit in. Now, after dropping 200 pounds, he shares what he's learned about nutrition and about his love for bacon.

As a busy mother of two, Stephanie had been overweight all her life but knew she wanted to set a healthier example for her children. Her determination to make weight loss a priority made all the difference.

At 362 pounds, Jess started a weight loss journey that changed her life and career.

After years of career-focus and neglecting his health, James reached 420 pounds and decided he'd had enough.