These stories represent just a small sampling of the weight loss success seen from the variety of programs we offer in Eau Claire.

Weight loss goals can mean the difference between success and failure. Realistic, well-planned weight loss goals keep you focused and motivated. They provide a plan for change as you transition to a healthier lifestyle.

It's OK to dream big. Just be smart about it, and let us help you create weight loss goals that will help you achieve your dreams.

If you need encouragement to get the momentum of weight loss going, our programs can help. Read these inspirational stories:

Weight loss program, bariatric surgery help Susan Girdhari return to active lifestyle
Hiking, swimming, yoga, chasing her grandchildren — Susan now leads about as active a lifestyle as one can get. A combination of bariatric surgery and weight loss support made it possible for her to lose almost 100 pounds. Read how a time for change and family helped to spur Susan's success.

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Time for a change: Prediabetes diagnosis spurs Robert Schwaderer to lose weight
Getting up after sitting down used to be challenging for Robert, but it wasn’t until his doctor diagnosed him as prediabetic that he knew it was time for change. His wife, Carolyn, wanted to lose weight, too. Find out why Robert promised himself he'd lose weight.

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Eating to live: A need to lose weight prior to surgery triggers Mike LeDuc into action
Mike’s body mass index, or BMI, needed to be under 40 to avoid complications following surgery. His need for a new knee gave him the motivation he needed to lose weight. Read how Mike's new habits help him today.

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The best gift: Jay Edenborg lives a healthier lifestyle
It was September 2009 when Jay decided to start living a healthier lifestyle. What was his inspiration? He says, “My wife and my daughter, Grace.” Jay says he had always been on the heavier side, but it was not until the last few years that his weight had become an issue. Read how Jay's new habits affect his family.

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Finding discipline: Frustrated and alone, Marilyn Streif needed help to lose weight
After having stents put in for her heart problems, Marilyn visited her cardiologist for a follow-up appointment, where he told her that the medication costing her nearly $500 a month was not making her better. “He told me, ‘You know what you need to do. You need to lose the weight. I can’t tell you you’re getting better, because you’re not,’” Streif says. Read about Marilyn's dramatic results.

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Tragedy turned around: Carleen Flettre got an inspiring second chance
Motivated to better herself after her husband’s sudden passing, Carleen was determined to change her unhealthy ways and be there for the couple’s two boys. Find out how Carleen's commitment to losing weight paid off.

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