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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Dr. Valda Byrd knows the importance of giving babies a good start to a healthy life and a healthy weight.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  I’ve been struggling recently with self-esteem and discouragement. Although I have lost weight when I look in the mirror I still see a person that is larger than most.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Misty Marshall looks back on her journey as a part of Scaling Back.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Dana looks back on her time as a part of Scaling Back and what she plans on doing now!

Thursday, February 28, 2013  To wrap up their Scaling Back journey with 7&4, the three northern Michigan women spent Thursday at Epiphany Salon in Acme, for a day of pampering and makeovers.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  After three months of hard work, Misty Marshall is wrapping up her lifestyle change journey with 7&4.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  When Casey White started this journey with 7&4 and the Munson Medical Center Healthy Weight Center, her goal was to get her self-confidence back.

Monday, February 25, 2013  For the last three months, 7&4 has been following Dana Potocki through her healthy lifestyle change with Weight Watchers.

Monday, February 25, 2013  As our journey into a healthier lifestyle comes to an end, the most common question I have been receiving is, “What are you going to do now that it’s over?”

Friday, February 22, 2013  It has been a while since I wrote a blog, but there has been a lot going on that I’ve had to get ahold of before I could sort things out enough to post.  Just be forewarned that I’m pretty open about what’s been going on J

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Casey White, our weight loss contestant from Munson Medical Center's Healthy Weight Center discusses having a positive attitude.

Friday, February 15, 2013  This week I have thought long and hard about how to inspire people and this statement came to mind “Beauty is only skin deep, but confidence is beyond measure”.

Monday, February 04, 2013  I’m still working on a lot of things in my life; this is one thing I have checked off my list. Working the catwalk is not one of them. Wearing a bikini is not one of them either. Wearing a comfortable one piece in front of others while not trying to hide myself, yes. Being confident with my physical self, also yes. That’s all I’ve ever wanted. I don’t want to stand above the crowd; I just want to feel a part of it.

Monday, February 04, 2013  It seems like it has been a while since I have poured my heart out in a blog about feelings but in a quest to be transparent as I promised today’s blog will probably get you thinking a bit about yourself, which is my ultimate goal.

Monday, January 28, 2013  We check in with Misty Marshall, our weight loss contestant from Grand Traverse Athletic Club.