Tue, Jan 29, 2019
Following in her mother's footsteps, Dana started using food as a coping mechanism at a young age to help cope with her father's passing. Today, at 40, the self-proclaimed "sugar addict" has pushed her body and health to breaking point. With her livelihood and personal relationships on the line, can she face her demons and confront her troubled past in order to save her own life?
Tue, Feb 5, 2019
Kristin has long allowed work to creep into every corner of her hectic life, in an attempt to block out a childhood trauma that still haunts her. Now 38, stress and unhealthy habits are putting this single mother's future at risk, as she stares down the barrel of high blood pressure, heart problems and Type 2 diabetes. Will training for a long-distance bike ride finally push Kristin's health to the top of her to-do list?
Tue, Feb 12, 2019
Feeling helpless in the face of his wife's health issues and his daughter's struggle with anxiety, Rick turned to a steady diet of fast food and secret eating for solace. Now tipping the scales at more than 300 lbs., this 42-year-old former athlete has almost reached his breaking point. Will training for a gruelling mountain hike help him find the strength he needs to step up and lead his family by example?
Tue, Feb 19, 2019
Melanie loves her job teaching others how to tap into the healing properties of crystals, but she's stuck in an unhealthy cycle of bad habits that she picked up during her freewheeling 20s. Now 44, and weighing 207 lbs., Melanie is terrified of both her skyrocketing blood pressure and seeing her young daughter follow in her footsteps. She wants to get in shape for stand-up paddle boarding-will she right her course or find herself floundering?
Tue, Feb 26, 2019
After being diagnosed with a degenerative hearing condition that will ultimately leave him profoundly deaf, 49-year- old Darryl began retreating from the world. Once a fit and active member of the LBGTQ community, Darryl began spending his evenings scrolling through social media...and snacking. Overweight and self-conscious, can Darryl commit to the mental and physical changes that will save him from a life of isolation?
Tue, Mar 5, 2019
A serious car accident in her third trimester of pregnancy left Danielle grappling with a back injury, followed by postpartum depression and weight gain. Torn between her indulgent husband and judgmental father, Danielle fights off depression with sugary treats. Will returning to the sport of tennis empower her to heal herself and create the vibrant life she craves?
Tue, Mar 12, 2019
As a 40-year-old mother of four boys and an ER nurse, Mary Beth deals with stressful situations daily. She has always used food to cope, yet blamed her thyroid condition for her steady weight gain over the years. Can Mary Beth stop the excuses, get over her fears and start participating in her family's active lifestyle before it's too late?
Tue, Mar 19, 2019
Jamie, 41, runs his own casting agency from home while taking care of his two small children. His son, Greyson, was born prematurely and struggles with developmental delays. With all of these daily pressures, Jamie often finds himself overwhelmed and relying on junk food and take-out to feed himself and the family. Dangerously obese, Jamie knows he needs to get a handle on his stress and start being an inspiration to his family before it's too late.