Categories for Success Stories

Garrett's Story

I joined MHW in October of 2016. I first heard about the program from my uncle who had a good deal of success. I came in for an Orientation and we went over options.

October 9, 2017 12:00 am

Theresa's Story

I joined MHW in 2016. I was told by my physician, I needed to lose at least 20 pounds. After getting short-winded when exercising, I decided I had to do something.

April 3, 2017 12:00 am

Lorenzo’s Story

In November 2015 I ran into someone who I had not seen in years. Immediately, I was awestruck by how great he looked. I remembered him weighing a lot more.

October 4, 2016 12:00 am

Jim M’s Story

Walking 200 yards left me winded. My triglyceride level was over 300. The Metformin that I was taking to manage my diabetes was at the highest level and my blood sugar still wasn’t well controlled.

July 18, 2016 12:00 am

Donnie’s Story

On October 8th 2014, I made one of the best decisions of my life. I decided to begin a weight loss journey at Maryland Healthy Weighs. I had no idea that my life would be taking such a dramatic turn.

July 18, 2016 12:00 am

Jim’s Story

I am fifty years old and have been overweight my entire life. I am a salesman and my job requires me to sit at a desk most of the day. I would get off from work and go home and eat snacks until dinner was ready, then I would sit on the sofa and watch television until it was time to go to bed.

December 8, 2013 12:00 am

Cindy’s Story

I am excited that I was able to lose 30 pounds (my goal) in the MHW “At Home” program. Better yet, I have kept it off for more than a year now! What I liked best about the program is that was EASY to follow and I never felt hungry.

November 16, 2013 12:00 am

Christine’s Story

I started the HMR Program through Maryland Healthy Weighs in April 2011. I have lost over 50 lbs and one year later I am just shy of my goal. My husband and I spend each summer sailing and I was able to follow the plan while cruising without any difficulty – even without a microwave.

October 16, 2013 12:00 am

Spencer's Story

I joined MHW in April 2013 when I became a Health Educator for the program. I had lost 40 pounds on my own before I ever heard about MHW and I wanted to share my knowledge with other people who were struggling like I did. I tried every diet, exercise plan, and infomercial gadget before I found something that worked for me so I figured that I would be able to help others avoid the challenges that I did.I found out, when I started to study the program more closely, that there was still a lot that ...

June 10, 2013 12:00 am