Major weight loss is a major accomplishment. It takes determination, grit, and commitment to a new lifestyle. For some, it means eating the same boring foods over and over again, or going on a run every single day. Here’s how five real Washingtonians changed their workout routines and diets to shed over 100 pounds.
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"I wanted to prove that I could defeat the freshman 15."
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"Once I realized that my body hurt all the time and moving around felt like a chore, I decided to make a change."
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How routine helped my weight loss journey.
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"I would run to work (seven miles) almost every day."
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How I Got This Body: Running on the Treadmill While Thinking About the Ex Who Called Me a 'Big Girl'"I broke up with the guy and thought about kicking his ass for the next year while I was running on the treadmill."
Associate Editor
Caroline Cunningham joined Washingtonian in 2014 after moving to the DC area from Cincinnati, where she interned and freelanced for Cincinnati Magazine and worked in content marketing. She currently resides in College Park.
