Women's Health Magazine Belly Off Club, at womenshealthmag.com

Jen Ryder

Age: 31
Job: Corporate Director
Starting Weight: 170
Goal Weight: 145

Why she's doing Belly Off Club: "I've lost about 60 pounds, but I've been stuck in a rut the past four or five months. A little change in routine, eating habits, and fitness may be what I need to get to all my goals."

Her goal: "I've been gaining or losing the same five pounds. I want to push myself through that last 20 pounds, to get myself where I really need to be."

Find out much more from Jen, and ask her questions about her weight loss successes.

	170	165	161	161
	160	158	158	157

Karen Collins

Age: 39
Job: Pastry Chef
Starting Weight: 136
Goal Weight: 120

Why she's doing Belly Off Club: "On the one hand, I have an image of myself as an athlete--I bike centuries, I do karate, etc. But in reality, I don't exercise enough and need to get back in the groove."

Her goal: "I want to feel more comfortable in my clothes, in a bathing suit. I have a pair of pants that I had when I met my husband. I'd like to attempt to fit into them again."

Hear all about Karen's story -- and find out how she's doing on Belly Off Club.

	136	134	135	134
	131	131	130	129

Hina Shah

Age: 38
Job: Accountant
Starting Weight: 167
Goal Weight:140

Why she's doing Belly Off Club: "I've tried many things, and I feel stuck with this weight. It doesn't move backwards. It only moves in the wrong direction. I want to show my kids that when you think of something, you can do it."

Her goal: "I want to feel great about myself, to not be shy of pictures. I want my self-confidence to go up, and to be better and more productive in life."

	167	164	164	166
	163	6	7	8

Julie Kosciak

Age: 22
Job: Youth Director
Starting Weight: 142
Goal Weight: 128

Why she's doing Belly Off Club: "I want to jumpstart my everything. I need to feel better about myself!"

Her goal: "They're just vanity pounds, but it's all about how you feel. And I feel awful. I need to feel better!"

145

	143	142	144
	143	141	141	140

Alissa Lasher

Age: 39
Job: Teacher
Starting Weight: 194
Goal Weight: 160

Why she's doing Belly Off Club: "I have four babies, all less than seven years old right now. In between each, I didn't lose a lot of weight."

Her goal: "I want to be part of something that makes me (work out), instead of doing laundry, or cleaning my house, or hanging out with my kids, eating their snacks."

Find out more from Alissa, and leave your own comments and questions.

	195			188
	185	180	179	176

Amy Bosworth

Age: 34
Job: Homemaker
Starting Weight: 157
Goal Weight: 130

Why she's doing Belly Off Club: "My husband and I are doing this challenge together. We thought it would be a great way to get healthy and stay motivated together. We have two small children, and we want to lead by example."

Her goal: "I crave white carbs, and cookies, and snacks, and pizza. I want to learn to make healthier choices."

Get more info on Amy's story, and hear all about how she's doing with Belly Off Club.

	157	156	150	154
	154	148	146	146

Categories:

Help:

Services:

WH International:

Other Rodale Sites:

Corporate