Tips Of The Scale with Sam Lomeli | Weight Loss Motivation

160: Sarah Moores Update: Mental Health, Lifting, and Self Awareness Mar 26, 2017

Sarah Moores returns with updates on her life & health, mental health insights, and tips for improving self-awareness.

Portion Sizes, Pregnancy, and Progress with Katie Eastgate Mar 15, 2017

Katie has dropped 185 pounds from a peak weight of 359 pounds (163 kg)! She is a self-described picky eater who redefined her idea of hunger, learned how to manage her food and reduce portion sizes, and maintained a positive attitude throughout.

A Journey Begun at 700 Pounds | Jesse Shand Ep 158 Sep 13, 2016

Jesse was almost 700 pounds, unable to shower indoors, and had "given up on life". Hear how he turned things around has has dropped almost 400 pounds so far.

Love Yourself Towards Health & Weight Loss | Sara Kaplan Ep 157 Aug 02, 2016

Sara's highest recorded weight was 320 pounds (145 kg) in 2012, and her goal since childhood was to one day become a good mom. Hear about the panicked moment that kicked off a journey of significant life, health, and mindset changes.

Weight Loss As A Family | Todd and Wendy Jamison Ep 156 Jul 16, 2016

Husband and wife Todd and Wendy Jamison struggled with yo-yo dieting and wavering motivation up to a peak of almost 300 pounds each. In this interview, they share what they learned about motivation, daily routines, and how balancing life in one area helps improves other areas.

Finding The Powerful Person Inside | Dustin Larmeir Ep 155 Apr 07, 2016

Battling depression and a life of debilitating obesity, Dustin shares the side of the mirror he had to face to becoming the best version of himself.

The Importance Of a Support Network | Kyle Klobe Ep154 Mar 16, 2016

Kyle learned from his past weight-loss attempts that trying on his own wasn't working. Hear what he did instead and how his life has changed.

Food Is Not The Enemy | Patrick Tucker Ep 153 Jan 19, 2016

Patrick lost over 100 pounds in under a year, without restricting any of the foods he loved.

How Emotions Impact Your Weight Loss | Brooke Castillo Ep 152 Jan 12, 2016

Author and coach Brooke had a history of struggling with emotional eating and her weight. However, she discovered that overeating was only a symptom of other issues she was dealing with.

Abel James, The "Fat-Burning Man" | Ep 151 Oct 16, 2015

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Going Paleo And Trusting The Process | Lilia Lam | Ep 150 Oct 03, 2015

Lilia decided to make a lifestyle change, and needed to manage her expectations to succeed. Hear what she's learned about the Paleo lifestyle, staying motivated, and herself.

149: Focus Your Weight Loss Efforts in the Right Places | Fidel Rodriguez Sep 11, 2015

Precision, persistence and juicing paid off for Fidel’s health and career. Hear how his focus on health impacted other parts of his professional life.

148: Being Accountable and Making a Change | Victoria Silva (F/24) Jul 08, 2015

In a very low moment in her life, a television show about dramatic transformations gave Victoria the boost to transform herself. Hear about Victoria's transformation on the inside and out.

147: Staying The Course Even When It's Tough | Jade Hunter Jun 05, 2015

Despite the long journey ahead, Jade realized her weight & health were a risk to her dreams of motherhood. Hear how she kept herself focused and motivated through dropping over 90 pounds.

146: On Body Image, Accountability, and Conquering Negativity | Ashley Romano May 14, 2015

Ashley battled depression and weight issues until a rude awakening about her health. She chose better health and took control of her future. Ashley talks body image, accountability buddies, and the power of social media.

145: Real Talk with Andrew Shanahan of Man V. Fat May 06, 2015

Andrew Shanahan is an award-winning writer, editor and publisher, and the man behind Man V Fat - a magazine aimed at supporting men's weight loss around the world. Andrew and Sam have a candid conversation about the health & fitness industry, memorable guests they have featured, and the emotional components of health & weight loss.

144: Courage and Overcoming Adversity | Tulin Emre Apr 18, 2015

Tulin Emre opens up about the emotional battle and fight to overcome an eating disorder. Hear about loving yourself, your journey, and how to make the first weeks of a lifestyle change successful.

143: New Energy and Confidence | Zach McCrite (M/34) Mar 23, 2015

Zach's journey started at 420 pounds when he was "as fake happy as a person could be..."

142: Let Food Be Thy Medicine | Troye Newcomb (F) Mar 02, 2015

Troye changed her own life—and created a new one—through a raw food and juicing intervention.

141: Conquering Self-Hatred and Taking Control | Rachel Carito (F/30) Feb 24, 2015

From hating her body to a self-described "powerlifting, cooking machine," Rachel would never have believed her own transformation.

140: Fight to Save Your Life | Jen LeFebvre (F) Feb 16, 2015

The tragic death of her friend caused Jen to examine and radically transform her life.

139: On Paleo and Winning the Battle of Mindset | Elizabeth Benton (F/31) Feb 09, 2015

Elizabeth came from years of food obsession and confidence-robbing emotional issues. Hear how self-acceptance and a change of perspective helped her drop over 130 pounds.

138: From Depression to Total Lifestyle Makeover | Missy Boser (F/33) Feb 02, 2015

Missy battled depression, anxiety, and their impact on her relationship. Hear about her lifestyle makeover and what she discovered about herself.

137: Taking Responsibility and Unleashing Potential | Rob Hoffman (M/25) Jan 26, 2015

An emotional situation made Rob face the reality of his lifestyle. He decided it wasn't how he wanted to live, took control, and unleashed his potential.

136: Listening To Your Body & Learning Forgiveness | Tenika Clemmer Jan 23, 2015

Tenika was "always the funny fat girl" but knew that her health issues would eventually catch up with her. What she learned about forgiveness to drop 120 pounds.

135: Focus and a New Approach to Food | Sean Thompson (M/24) Jan 19, 2015

Sean used to "hate" himself for being overweight. He made a decision, simplified food decisions, and stayed focused. This is his story of dropping 100 pounds.

134: Taking Control, Dropping Weight Despite A Knee Injury | Jess Loeb (F/27) Jan 05, 2015

A longstanding knee injury played a critical role in Jess's weight loss. How her recovery and logical approach to weight loss has helped her transform her body and lifestyle.

133: How Tragedy and Love May Have Saved My Life | Joel Leyton Dec 23, 2014

At a peak weight of 585 pounds, Joel needed to learn what it meant to love himself before he could transform his life and health. A family tragedy became the kickstart for change.

132: It Starts and Ends With You | Mario Colao Book Update Dec 19, 2014

Mario was a depressed chain-smoker at such a low point in life that he thought, “I deserve this” in the middle of a heart attack. Today, Mario returns to share updates on life and his new book.

131: Progress Project: Casey Elliott, Session #3 Dec 15, 2014

From a peak weight of 295 pounds (134 kg), Casey has invited us along on her weight loss journey. Today, Casey returns to share her latest update.

130: On Sustainability: Solving Problems For Good | Michael Prager (M/57)) Dec 08, 2014

Journalist, author, speaker and weight-loss success Michael Prager discusses “personal sustainability,” and the power of sustainability as a key to weight loss. What can you do that will solve the problem so that it won’t come back?

129: Power of Positivity, Support, and Overcoming Fear | Ruby Gettinger Nov 24, 2014

Award-winning reality star Ruby shares about the power of positivity and support, how she conquered a 719-lb peak weight, and plans for the future.

128: Amy Bounced Back From Rock Bottom & Suicidal Thoughts | Amy Riggs (F/34) Nov 17, 2014

Amy was unemployed, depressed, and found herself contemplating suicide. Hear how she took control of her health, her life, and what she's learned in the process.

127: 596-Pound Scott Beat Chronic Pain and Depression | Scott Keats (M/33) Nov 10, 2014

At a peak of 596 pounds (271 kg), Scott was dealing with sports injuries, workaholism, fear, and a dysfunctional relationship with food. How he's found the confidence and determination to think & care about his health.

126: After Two Pregnancies, Courtney Removed Excuses & Prioritized Fitness | Courtney Lee (F/31) Oct 27, 2014

Courtney hated always feeling tired and being unable to run and play with her kids. Hear how she tapped into her competitive spirit to drop over 150 pounds.

125: No Longer Controlled by Food or People's Opinions | Gillian McCarty (F/34) Oct 24, 2014

On a mission to lose 250 pounds, Gillian decided she would no longer be controlled by food or people's opinions. How she's overcome self-doubt and developed a love for pushing herself.

124: The Life You Save May Be Your Own, Pt 2 | Johnny O'Donnell (M/38) Oct 20, 2014

(Part 2 of 2) A brush with death changed Johnny's health & life. How he went from "worthless and fat" to confident and committed.

124: The Life You Save May Be Your Own, Pt 1 | Johnny O'Donnell (M/38) Oct 17, 2014

(Part 1 of 2) A brush with death changed Johnny's health & life. How he went from "worthless and fat" to confident and committed.

123: Maintenance and Tackling Fear & Doubt | Chris Dolley Update Oct 13, 2014

Inspiring update from Chris Dolley (ep #69) who has kept off 100 pounds for 8 years. Chris discusses maintenance tips, and how tackling fears & doubts has impacted her personal growth.

122: Progress Project: Casey Elliott, Session #2 Oct 10, 2014

From a peak weight of 295 pounds (134 kg), TipsOfTheScale listener Casey has invited us along on her weight loss journey. Today, Casey returns to share her latest update.

121: The Difference Positivity and Happiness Make in Weight Loss | Mark Ludlow (M/32) Oct 06, 2014

Mark was 100 pounds overweight and his life was in a negative spiral. Hear how happiness and positivity impacted his weight loss efforts.

120: Stress Eating, Wheat Sensitivity, and The Power of Paleo | Karen Parrott Oct 03, 2014

When Karen's co-worker dropped dead, and she saw her own health markers moving in the wrong direction, it was time to overhaul her eating habits. Hear what she discovered about food sensitivities and how she dropped 70 pounds.

119: The Power of a Support System | Alan Ali (M/32) Sep 29, 2014

After hitting his lowest point, Alan regrouped and sought the help he needed to take control of his health and life. How he's lost 140 pounds (63.6 kg) so far.

118: Confidence & Health Through Positive Self-Acceptance | Victoria Stevens Sep 26, 2014

When Victoria began to focus on the happy and the healthy (and the roller derby) in her life, she discovered new strength, confidence, and dropped over 100 pounds.

117: Ben Boukari Committed to Better Health and Dropped 140 Pounds (M/30) Sep 22, 2014

When Ben's health began to decline, he knew he wasn't caring for himself or setting the example his community needed. How he dropped over 80 pounds in nine months, and the impact it's had on his life.

116: Rick & Kelly Discovered Their 'Why' and Each Lost 100 Pounds Sep 19, 2014

Kelly and Rick each lost over 100 pounds, and are embarking on a whole new positive phase of their life together.

115: Martinus Evans Turned Anger into Accomplishment Sep 15, 2014

Martinus transformed a doctor's harsh diagnosis into a new life of running, blogging and healthy living.

114: Courtney Stewart Lost 223 Pounds, Realized a Lifelong Dream (F/30) Sep 12, 2014

Mother of four, Courtney Stewart lost 223 pounds and fulfilled a childhood dream.

113 Eric Hunley: The Song That Changed His Health & Life Sep 08, 2014

Eric used to hate running, and considered himself anti-jocks. Hear how one song changed his future, and the importance of taking action before feeling "ready."

The Progress Project: Lillian Ellis, Session #2 Sep 05, 2014

TipsOfTheScale listener Lillian returns to share updates on her weight loss journey. Stress, support, and unexpected news - hear the latest.

112: Progress Project: Casey Elliott, Session #1 Sep 01, 2014

Casey Elliott has invited us along on her weight loss journey. This is her kickoff session: history, starting point, and plan.

111: Edgar Hernandez on The Power of Being Positive (M/19) Aug 29, 2014

From not seeing a future for himself to living life as a beacon of positivity, Edgar shares his remarkable transformation. “Be happy! Go out there and do great things!”

110: Dr. Michael Pickart on Post-Weight Loss Plastic Surgery Aug 27, 2014

Plastic surgeon Michael Pickart discusses surgical options for loose skin after weight loss, common types of procedures, and how Hollywood has changed perception of his industry - for better or worse.

109: Summer Lorenzsonn on Mindset, Habits, and Knowing Your Triggers (F/37) Aug 25, 2014

Summer used to push people away, and eventually found her life in a state she was unhappy with. What she's learned about habits & triggers, and how she's kept off 140 pounds for over a decade.

108: Andrea Matthes on Belief, Consistency, and Habits Aug 22, 2014

Andrea was once the "funny, chubby girl" whose life revolved around food and who felt exercise was impossible. From gastric bypass to Crossfit coach, Andrea shares tips from her Imperfect Life.

107: Tracy Cooke Update: The Mindset of Maintenance (F/34) Aug 18, 2014

A health scare catapulted Tracy, a busy mother, wife, and blogger, into a health journey of losing 140 pounds. Tracy returns to share about the challenge of maintenance, her mindset, and new discoveries.

106: Melissa Kruze-Sanchez: A Controversial Start to Weight Loss (F/46) Aug 15, 2014

After a scary medical diagnosis, Melissa took control of her life and her food addiction. Hear about her experience with a controversial weight-loss option, and what she's changed to maintain over 200 pounds lost.

105: Brandi Koskie of DietsInReview.com - 4 Traits of Successful Dieters Aug 11, 2014

Writing for the largest diet review site on the net, Brandi has gained a valuable and unique perspective on characteristics of successful weight loss efforts.

104: J.T. Matherly Returns: 200 pounds and 3 Surgeries Later Aug 08, 2014

200 pounds and 3 surgeries later, J.T. returns to share new developments in his journey, powerlifting insights, and thoughts on mental health.

103: Mario Colao on Nearly Dying, Channeling Anger, and Practicing Gratitude (M/32) Aug 04, 2014

Mario was a depressed chain-smoker at such a low point in life that he thought, "I deserve this" in the middle of a heart attack. Hear what changed when we awoke, how he channeled his anger, and how he's dropped over 200 pounds. (91kg)

102: Sarah Moores on Flexing Motivation Muscle for New Strength (F/27) Aug 01, 2014

A year ago, Sarah had escaped an abusive relationship, was pre-diabetic, and had long given up on her dreams of being an Olympic athlete. Hear the question that changed her path and helped her discover the fighter within.

101: Jimmy Nelson - From Dropout to Helping Others Live Their Dreams (M/36) Jul 28, 2014

Jimmy was overweight, had dropped out of school multiple times, and was giving up on his dreams. After hitting rock-bottom, he discovered something that gave him results, and a future, he had never imagined.

100: Special 100th Episode - The Interviewer Becomes The Interviewee Jul 25, 2014

A special guest host turns the tables on Sam for an inside look at how & why TipsOfTheScale was launched, future plans, and insights from 100 interviews.

99: Derrick Mims Broke the Cycle and Became Stronger Than Ever (M/40) Jul 21, 2014

At 464 pounds, Derrick felt he missed out on life. How he broke the cycle of frustration, failures, and false starts, to take control of his future.

98: Shawn Stevenson on How Sleep Can Make or Break Your Weight-Loss Success Jul 18, 2014

At 20 years of age, Shawn's spine and body were failing him. That is, until he took his health in his own hands and shocked his doctors. Now a professional nutritionist and best-selling author, Shawn Stevenson shares how to "Stack The Cool" for success, and why better sleep may be the "missing sauce" in your weight loss journey.

97: Chelsea Sawyer: Down 110 Pounds and More Positive Than Ever (F/24) Jul 14, 2014

Chelsea Sawyer used to try to draw attention away from her weight anyway she could. How she went from unhappy and unable to walk without pain, to happy, 110 pounds lighter, and more positive than ever.

96: Tim Priest on Small Changes for Big Weight Loss (M/27) Jul 11, 2014

After a dire warning from his doctor, Tim made changes to his lifestyle that resulted in 140 pounds dropped!

95: Gina DiGregorio Discovered a Love for Running and Inspires Her Daughters (F/31) Jul 07, 2014

Gina, a busy single mother of two, was on a road to heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Hear how she took control of her health and is setting the example for her daughters.

94: Steve Ostrum on SMART Goals, Positivity, and Life By Design (M/43) Jul 04, 2014

After a family tragedy and a health scare, Steve realized it was time to change his lifestyle. As a couple, Steve and Heather took their health back. (Also, a sneak preview of upcoming Ep#100.)

93: Herbert Walker Conquered Food Addiction and Left Fear Behind (M/51) Jun 30, 2014

Herbert found solace in food after a health scare which led him down a path toward obesity that he didn't know how to get off of. Listen for the source of his support, how his lifestyle changed, and how he left fear behind.

92: Pamela Arias Dropped Over 150 lbs For Herself & Her Children (F/40) Jun 27, 2014

Pamela was miserable and couldn't fully enjoy life with her children. Hear her breaking point, how she dropped over 150 lbs, and how she's helping others do the same.

91: Helen Bobbit Broke Up With Food and Is Living Fear-Free (F/42) Jun 23, 2014

Helen was a sedentary emotional eater with various health issues. Hear how she "broke up" with food and found the discipline to put herself first and drop over 110 pounds.

90: Aaron Rice Dropped 133 Lbs and Learned To Accept Himself (M/23) Jun 20, 2014

Fed up with being unhappy, Aaron Rice set his mind to losing weight. Hear what Aaron's discovered about authenticity and acceptance.

The Progress Project: Lillian Ellis, Session #1 (F/37) Jun 16, 2014

Tips Of The Scale listener Lillian Ellis has invited us along on her weight loss journey. This is her kickoff session: history, starting point, and the plan!

89: John Hudson on Emotional Eating and Learning from Failure (M/39) Jun 13, 2014

John Hudson was a "ticking time bomb" waiting for a heart attack. When a patient turned his health advice around on him, John realized that his credibility, health and life were all on the line.

88: Jessica Johnson Beat an Eating Disorder and Rediscovered Running (F/27) Jun 09, 2014

How love helped Jessica conquer an eating disorder, how she's dropped 142 lbs, and the road from 414 lbs to running a half marathon.

87: Kishan Shah: From Facing a Foot Amputation to Downsizing the World Jun 06, 2014

At 400 pounds, Kishan's health was failing, his social life was suffering, and he was facing a possible foot amputation. His story, and how he's now devoting his life to helping others with their weight issues as CEO of DownsizeFitness.com.

86: Jill Angie of FabFitTraining.com Found Confidence & Redefined 'Athlete' Jun 02, 2014

At nearly 300 pounds, Jill had no self confidence and felt like she wasn't good enough. Hear what she signed up for, and what she discovered during it, that transformed her health and her future.

85: Andrea Green Conquered Negativity and Body Image Issues May 30, 2014

Andrea struggled with body image issues and didn’t feel like she was the same person outside and in. Hear how she battled negative influences and dropped 135 pounds.

84: Jacqui Grimes Maintains Her Weight Loss & Enjoys Chocolate Daily May 26, 2014

Jacqui felt like she missed out on life because she was the 'fat mom' and the 'fat wife.' A medical wake-up call set her on a new path to losing 80 pounds and discovering a whole new self.

83: Rebekah Wallace: The 3 Ingredients of Her Weight Loss Success (F/29) May 23, 2014

As an overweight child, Rebekah was teased, picked on and lonely. One day, she decided that would no longer be who she was. Hear the 3 ingredients to her success, and how she dropped 125 pounds.

82: Todd Blake: Small Changes for Weight Loss and Health (M/39) May 19, 2014

367-Pound Todd had developed gout, feet and tooth pain, asthma, and high blood pressure. Hear how small changes added up to his 178-pound loss and the ability to stop taking medications.

81: Heather Robertson of HalfSizeMe.com: Habits & Mindset Changed Everything (F/38) May 16, 2014

Heather developed binge eating issues during a rough childhood, struggled with various weight loss programs, and eventually reached 313 pounds after her third child. Hear how & why she recommitted to one program, and why it finally worked. This is Heather’s –170 pound success story.

80: Javier Hernandez: From Heartbroken & Overweight to Proud Father & Bodybuilder (M/29) May 12, 2014

From hurt, heartbroken, and over 100 pounds overweight to showing off his super powers on the bodybuilding stage - this is Javier's story.

79: Cassie Peters Conquered Stress Eating and Learned to Treat Herself Right (F/34) May 09, 2014

At 250 pounds, Cassie had a sedentary lifestyle and felt lonely and unattractive. Hear how she learned to treat herself better, and how she kept herself motivated through plateaus.

78: Helen M Ryan - From 'Waiting To Die' to Inspiring Others (F/48) May 05, 2014

Helen was trapped in an unhappy marriage, buried in stress, and found herself staring into a tub of ice cream with seemingly no way out. Hear how Helen, a busy business owner and mother, transformed her health and now helps others do the same.

77: Heather Gum - Once Uninsurable and Now Happy & Healthy (F/45) May 02, 2014

Heather once believed weight loss was impossible for her, but she made her own possibilities and dropped over 160 pounds!

76: Carley Guinn Made a Mindset Change and Beat Her 'Bad Metabolism' Apr 28, 2014

Carley used to feel she wasn't "good enough" for people's attention, and mostly kept to herself. Now over 100 pounds lighter, hear how she changed her mindset and changed her life.

75: Denny Krahe of DKFitSolutions.com - Why You Need To Start Now Apr 25, 2014

Trainer and Strength & Conditioning specialist Denny Krahe visits Tips Of The Scale to talk nutrition and to discuss exercise myths. Also, why your journey to health needs to start now!

74: Jack Opferkuch Ate Bacon and Dropped 80 Pounds (M/21) Apr 21, 2014

After Jack's weight led to dropping out of school and being unable to enjoy family outings, he found a new eating style that worked for him. This is his story of bacon, confidence, and discipline.

73: Rémy Chaussé on Getting "Unstuck" In Weight Loss and Life Apr 18, 2014

Best-selling author and inspirational speaker Rémy Chaussé shares how to overcome the doubts that hold you back from making important changes.

72: April Kelly on Confidence and How Vegan Recipes Changed Her Life (F/29) Apr 14, 2014

April was a confident person in almost every aspect of her life - except when it came to her size and looks. How did she drop 150 pounds, and what did she discover on the other side? Her story today!

71: Dan Masheck on How To Beat "Mindless" Over-Eating (M/41) Apr 11, 2014

At 365 pounds (166 kg), Dan felt trapped in someone else's body. After multiple weight loss attempts and plateaus, what finally helped him drop over 130 pounds? (60 kg)

70: Busy Mother of 7 Diane Carbonell Has Maintained 150+ Weight Loss! Apr 07, 2014

Busy mother, author, blogger Diane Carbonell has maintained a 158 pound loss for over a decade! (71.8 kg) Her story, lessons learned, and advice for you!

The Progress Project: Michael Kalchman Series #2 Apr 04, 2014

Tips Of The Scale listener Michael Kalchman returns for an update on his weight loss progress in preparation for his first 10K. This is the second installment of The Progress Project.

69: Chris Dolley has maintained a 100-pound loss for 7 years! (F/44) Mar 31, 2014

Chris used to fear sitting with a piece of cake because she would be unable to stop. These days, she’s mindful of all she’s accomplished, and is tackling new goals. From fast-food fan to triathlon training – this is Chris’ story!

68: Jeff Mauch Couldn't Ride Roller Coasters - Now He Runs 5k's (M/30) Mar 28, 2014

After two devastating events gave him the emotional jolt he needed, Jeff committed to a new lifestyle and dropped 100 pounds! (45 kg) From being unable to run around the block to running 5K’s and a half-marathon – this is Jeff’s story.

67: Corey Johnson - It's Not About Conquering Food, It's Conquering Yourself Mar 24, 2014

Corey was an active child who loved food, but he grew up ignoring the root cause of his weight issues. When he broke his bed at over 280 pounds (137 kg), he knew something had to change. Hear how he lost 100 pounds (45 kg) in a year, and what "the single most important thing" was on his weight-loss journey.

66: Jennifer Maintained 100 lb Loss Through Two Pregnancies Mar 21, 2014

Jennifer has maintained a 100 pound (45 kg) weight loss through marriage, the birth of two children, and career transition. Hear what started her journey, and why you need to be tracking your food!

65: Dillon Holley On Why You Need A Food Scale (M/31) Mar 17, 2014

Facing a relationship's end after years of yo-yo dieting, Dillon knew life wasn't going the way he wanted. Hear what changed, and why portion control was his greatest weapon against fat!

64: Ron Removed Excuses In His Life, And It Changed Everything (M/38) Mar 14, 2014

Busy father and full-time professional Ron shares how he dropped 95 pounds (43kg) by changing his mindset and making the most of every moment!

63: Tim Bauer Updates After Losing Over 200 Pounds Mar 10, 2014

First TipsOfTheScale repeat guest Tim Bauer shares new developments in his journey, thoughts on the mental aspect of weight loss, and updated advice for you!

62: Josh Wirfs went from painkiller addiction to packing on muscle (M/26) Mar 07, 2014

He kicked an addiction to painkillers and is now packing on the muscle! Hear how Josh took control of his health and lost 160 pounds! (72 kg)

61: Nathan Miller Learned to Use Fear As His Motivation (M/34) Mar 03, 2014

Nathan dropped 100 pounds (45.5 kg) and 10 pant sizes by focusing on the long-term. Hear how he kept himself motivated and set up a routine that was easy for his life!

The Progress Project: Michael Kalchman - Update #1 Feb 28, 2014

Tips Of The Scale listener Michael Kalchman has invited us along for his weight loss journey. This is the first installment of The Progress Project.

60: Crystal Ocegueda Recovered From Tragedy and Found Joy in Fitness Feb 24, 2014

After a drunk driver took Crystal's college sweetheart's life, she found herself in a dark place and in need of help. Hear how she faced both old & new wounds, and what she's discovered about running, cooking, and winning her mental battles.

59: Tracey Mitchell Overcame Self-Doubts and Changed Her Life (F/41) Feb 21, 2014

At 30, Tracey found herself overweight and in a very dark place in her life. Hear how she faced fear head-on, overcame self-doubt, and has turned her life around!

58: Les Stratford - The Second Chance He Almost Didn't Have (M/45) Feb 17, 2014

511-pound Les Stratford faced his mortality when his heart stopped at 40 years of age. Hear how he's made the most of his second chance and has dropped over 310 pounds!

57: Laura Hottinger Conquered Negative Self-Talk (F/34) Feb 14, 2014

For most of her life, Laura battled negative self-talk and the belief that no matter what she did, she'd never lose weight. Hear how she's lost 110 pounds (50 kg), how she pushed herself beyond her physical limits, and how she stays motivated when negative thoughts creep up!

56: Greg Freeman of Minneapolis, Minnesota, US (M/46) Feb 10, 2014

Six months to his 45th birthday, Greg made a decision about his health that has changed his life.Hear how he dropped 100 pounds (45.5 kg) and was able to discontinue three medications!

55: Adam Wedekind from Annapolis, Maryland, US (M/23) Feb 07, 2014

After losing his grandfather to diabetes and realizing the direction his lifestyle was taking him, Adam made some serious changes. How he turned his health around, discovered a new passion in life, and pays it forward to others.

Thoughts on the Biggest Loser Season 15 Finale Feb 05, 2014

Sam's thoughts on the controversial ending to NBC's Biggest Loser Season 15.

54: James Latham from Conway, South Carolina, US (M/33) Feb 03, 2014

Overweight since childhood, James reached a peak weight of 350 pounds (159.1 kg) and had serious knee issues. Hear how grieving the loss of a pet inadvertently started James down the path of changing his health for the better.

53: On Bariatric Care with Nanette of BariatricCounselor.com Jan 31, 2014

Bariatric counselor (and patient) Nanette visits TipsOfTheScale to share her story, advice, and insights into the world of bariatric care.

52: Nate East from Herndon, Virginia (M/37) Jan 27, 2014

Is weight loss surgery cheating? Nate East answers this, gives us the inside track on what it's like, and talks about the power of routine!

51: Dr. Pamela Peeke on Food Addiction, Genetics, and the Three M's Jan 24, 2014

Dr. Pamela Peeke is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and expert in nutrition, metabolism, and integrative medicine. Dr. Peeke visits TipsOfTheScale to share insights on Food Addiction, exciting research about the Fat Gene, and her Three M's approach to health.

50: Jeff Lester from Atlanta, Georgia, US (M/23) Jan 20, 2014

Jeff was overweight for most of his life until going to university, where he's found weight-loss success and learned a tremendous amount about himself. Hear how Jeff lost 110 pounds (50 kg), his advice on goal-setting, and some great tips for transitioning into healthy eating!

49: Suzanne Digre of WorkoutNirvana.com Jan 17, 2014

Suzanne was once a skinny, uncoordinated and self-conscious youth. Now, she's a strong health & fitness professional sharing her passion with clients and the world. Listen for her insights on clean eating, why strength training is important, and how to set yourself up for success!

48: Ray Saez from Stuart, Florida, US (M/23) Jan 13, 2014

Late-night reading changed the course of Ray's health and life. Also, listen for a piece of wisdom from SpongeBob Squarepants that can help on your health journey!

47: Neil Martin of NaturalJuiceJunkie.com Jan 10, 2014

Once someone who got out of breath preparing a bath, Neil Martin discovered the power of juicing and has transformed his health, body, and lifestyle! Listen to Neil's story, tips, and great recipes.

46: Jelian Morales from Orlando, Florida, US (F/29) Jan 06, 2014

Jelian decided she was more than a "short, chubby girl" and took control of her lifestyle. She shares the process that helped her drop 80 pounds!

45: Janel Funk of EatWellWithJanel.com Jan 03, 2014

Janel Funk, RD, shares tips and insight about "nutrition imposters," goal-setting for success, and more!

44: Chris Scott from Chattanooga, Tennessee, US (M/32) Dec 30, 2013

Chris had been heavy most of his life and active in sports during his school career, but after college he started eating out frequently, reached a peak weight of 420 pounds (190 kg), and had developed issues with sleep apnea.

43: Correen O'Shea from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (F/31) Dec 27, 2013

When Correen's weight hindered her physical abilities at work, set set out on a journey of self-discovery that is transforming her life and body.

42: John Turney from Hesperia, California (M/32) Dec 23, 2013

John went from being depressed and sleeping 14 hours a day, to having more energy than he's ever felt in his life.

41: Andrea Hinkle (F/32) Dec 20, 2013

Overweight since the fifth grade, Andrea was a stress-eater who discovered she also had food allergies. Listen for how she dropped 100 pounds and what she's learned about "trigger foods."

39: Shane Whaley of JuicingRadio.com Dec 06, 2013

Shane of JuicingRadio.com shares his story and introduces TipsOfTheScale to the benefits of juicing.

38: Nelson Williams from Fairborn, Ohio, US (M/34) Dec 04, 2013

Nelson tried P90x seven times before successfully completing it. Hear what he's learned about trusting programs, taking ownership of health, and how he lost 110 pounds!

37: Nina Greenfield from Omaha, Nebraska, US (F/32) Dec 02, 2013

Nina always had the mindset that she was meant to be fat. Hear how she dropped 90 pounds with simple changes to her diet and mindset!

36: Ashley Koff, RD Nov 29, 2013

Registered dietitian Ashley Koff shares her insights on the body's nutritional cleanup system, how to treat your body like a race car, and the state of genetically modified food in the U.S.

35: Brenda Stowe from Dallas, Texas (F/63) Nov 27, 2013

Obese most of her life, 63 year old Brenda took control of her health and dropped 80 pounds in a year.

34: Josh from Rochester, New York (M/29) Nov 25, 2013

Overweight since the age of eight, Josh had resigned himself to being forever alone because of his weight. Hear how Keto made him feel like a new person, and how far he's come.

33: Stephanie Nelson of Seattle/Boston (F/30's) Nov 22, 2013

Stephanie had given up hope of ever losing weight when an accidental discovery changed her outlook and body.

32: Joe from Southern England, United Kingdom (M/43) Nov 20, 2013

Joe faced liver disease after a lifetime of being overweight. Hear how he changed course and dropped over 90 pounds!

31: Collin Gehl from Buffalo, New York (M/36) Nov 18, 2013

After years of emotional eating, Collin was ready for change. He took control of his health and now, wiser and 70 pounds lighter, he shares his story of dropping 10 pant sizes, where he found support, and how he dealt with obstacles.

30: Angela Stauffer of New-Terrain.com Nov 15, 2013

Angela, a personal success story herself, shares her insights into "slow success vs ambitious failure" and how her company helps people live healthier lives.

29: Andrew Sabatini (M/28) Nov 13, 2013

412 pound Andrew knew he wasn't living the life he wanted. Hear how he lost 190 pounds in 18 months.

28: Stefan from Sweden (M/27) Nov 11, 2013

400 pound Stefan knew it was time to change when he didn't recognize himself in photos. Hear hw he dropped over 130 pounds and discovered new possibilities in life.

27: Starting (and sticking to) healthy habits with James Clear of JamesClear.com Nov 08, 2013

Habit change and behavior science expert James Clear visits TipsOfTheScale to discuss how psychology can make it easier to live healthier and achieve your weight loss goals.

26: Jeff from Central Pennsylvania (M/32) Nov 06, 2013

Jeff decided he'd had enough of being overweight when a friend made a comment that really bothered him. Hear how he lost over 80 pounds and surpassed his own expectations. (M/32)

25: Tracy Cooke from Lexington, Kentucky (F/33) Nov 04, 2013

A hospital visit at age 32 and the fear of her family losing her was the wakeup call Tracy needed to take control of her health.

24: Ashly Wolf of HealthySexyHungry.com Nov 01, 2013

Ashly conquered negative body image and self consciousness in her own life, and now helps others tap into their true hunger to learn how to lose weight, love their bodies, and gain confidence.

23: Garrett from Sarnia, Ontario, Canada (M/19) Oct 30, 2013

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

22: Maggie Jasmin from Massachusetts (F/28) Oct 28, 2013

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.

21: Jonathan Morello from Boonton, New Jersey (M/30) Oct 25, 2013

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

20: Logan Fodrie from Houston, Texas (M/29) Oct 23, 2013

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.

19: Morgan Hayes from Roswell, Georgia, US (F/29) Oct 21, 2013

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.

18: Jeff Sherry of WellnessNiagara.com Oct 18, 2013

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.

17: Jen Tallman from New York City (F/21) Oct 16, 2013

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.

16: Scott Hunter from London, United Kingdom (M/21) Oct 14, 2013

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.

15. Dr. Stephanie Smith Oct 11, 2013

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

14: Chris Krause Oct 09, 2013

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.

13: Stephanie from Arkansas (F/28) Oct 07, 2013

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.

12: Jess Hatton of FitByJess.com (F/30) Oct 04, 2013

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

11: James from Tampa, Florida (M/44) Oct 02, 2013

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

10: David Jasmin from Boston, Massachusetts (M/24) Sep 30, 2013

David shares his weight loss story and the change of mindset that made him successful. Also, tips for managing portion control when dining out!

9: Adina Ingram of MeButDifferent.com Sep 27, 2013

Trainer Adina Ingram shares her personal weight loss journey, her advice, and how she is paying it forward to help others.

8: J.T. Matherly from Lompoc, California (M/30) Sep 25, 2013

After losing his mother to cancer, JT got serious about his health, dropped 200+ lbs and hasn't looked back.

7: Sam Smith from Forest, Virginia (M/28) Sep 23, 2013

Sam swapped video games and a sedentary lifestyle for disciplined nutrition and hard work in the gym.

6: Josh Amora of A & W Fitness Sep 20, 2013

A personal battle with Crohn's Disease piqued Josh's passion for health & wellness. Tune in for tips on advance food preparation, resistance training, and his favorite client success story.

5: Dana Paine from Hampton Roads, Virginia (F/30) Sep 18, 2013

After losing her father, Dana knew she needed to improve her own health and decided to reinvent her lifestyle and habits. Now, 100 pounds later, she shares where she found the support to stay positive and achieve her goals.

4: David from Beaumont, Texas (M/29) Sep 16, 2013

After a brush with death, David chose the path of believing in himself and dropped over 400 pounds!

3: Danielle Girdano of D'fine Your Health Sep 13, 2013

Fitness instructor extraordinaire Danielle Girdano visits TipsOfTheScale to talk about whether you really need supplements and how winning her own battle with obesity changed her life forever.

2: Tim Bauer from Fullerton, CA (M/33) Sep 11, 2013

Tim Bauer lost 200 lbs and joins TipsOfTheScale to share his story of Bruce Lee determination, drive-thru food temptations, and the hugs that made it all worthwhile.

1: Sam Lomeli of TipsOfTheScale.com Sep 07, 2013

Join us for the first ever episode of TipsOfTheScale.com. Host Sam Lomeli will share his vision for TipsOfTheScale, the flow for upcoming episodes, and a little about himself. Make sure to visit TipsOfTheScale.com, sign up for our newsletter, and prepare to be inspired!

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