An Illinois couple supported one another through an epic weight-loss journey, shedding over 300 pounds (approx. 136 kg) together and reversing prediabetes with a low-carb, high-fat diet plan. The pair are now inspiring many others with their jaw-dropping transformation. Ethan Spiezer, 36, and his wife, Rebecca, 41, had been using food for comfort since childhood. However, Ethan…
Obese Couple Shed a Phenomenal 300lb With a High-Fat, Low-Carb Diet: ‘It’s Doable’
Couple Who Struggled to Conceive for 7 Years Shed 432lb Between Them, Give Birth to a Girl
An obese couple have lost a staggering 432 pounds (approx. 196 kg) to become parents after they struggled to conceive for seven years. Dustin Hall, 37, shed a phenomenal 317 pounds (approx. 144 kg), and his wife Raquel, 34, lost 115 pounds (approx. 52 kg) after doctors told them that slimming down was their only…
Couple Becomes ‘New Mommy and Daddy’ to Boy Abused by Adoptive Mom, Now He’s a Thriving Teen
A couple embarking on a tentative journey into fostering found themselves to become “new mommy and daddy” to an abused kid the first day they met him, lying in his hospital bed. However, the pair confidently embraced their new roles for a child in desperate need, and have never looked back since then. Mom of…
Girl With Down Syndrome Asked Him to the School Dance; Now They’re Planning the Wedding
Last year, a 21-year-old man with Down syndrome attracted media attention for “defying the odds,” graduating from college and landing a job at UPS. Now, he and his girlfriend, who also has Down syndrome, are serving as a source of inspiration for special needs communities. Jake Pratt, now 22, and Grace Davies, 19, met at…
Couple Takes Nephew Into Their Home After Parents’ Alleged Abuse Lands Him in Hospital
A Virginia couple has welcomed their baby nephew into their home after he faced alleged physical abuse at the hands of his birth parents to the point that the 7-month-old was hospitalized for his injuries. Michelle Harris Templeton, 31, and her husband, Nathan, 32, decided to choose a new name for their nephew, calling him…
Couple in Their 20s Reveal How They Paid Off $96,000 Worth of Debt in Just 18 Months
A couple in their 20s has shared how they became debt-free after paying off almost US$96,000 in under two years. Bria Williams, 26, and her husband, Adrian, 25, decided to go all-in on tackling their debt when it totaled US$96,000 (72,253 pound sterlings). The balance was spread between US$11,527 (8,677 pound sterlings) on credit cards,…
‘Born 2 Win’: Man With Rare Condition and His Wife Are Changing Lives With Love, Faith
A man who has suffered over 200 fractures due to a rare birth disorder and his loving bride are on a mission to prove that “God-given potential” knows no limits. With their shared dream, the newlyweds are transforming lives through the power of faith and true love. Talking to The Epoch Times, the London-based couple shared about…
Texas Couple Adopts Four Siblings Over Zoom, Helps Others Become Fosterers
A Plano, Texas, couple has opened up their home and their hearts by becoming adoptive parents to four siblings from a neglected home. In a sign of the times, the adoption was finalized via Zoom on Dec. 15, 2020. Both technology specialists, adoptive parents Yves and Khalila Hughes now hope to help other kids in…
Overweight Couple Reveals How They Lost 200 Pounds in 10 Months: ‘Stronger Together’
In January 2020, a Minnesota couple looked forlornly at their reflections in the mirror and made a joint pact to lose weight together. Ten months later, the couple has lost a combined total of almost 200 pounds (approx. 91 kg) and gained a new outlook on life. Stephanie, 25, and Brandon Engblom, 29, from the port city…
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