Find Out How Megen Lost Half Her Body Weight

By: Stepfanie Romine, DailySpark Blogger
2/19/2013 2:00 PM : 45 comments : 24,669 Views

See More: news, weight loss, success story, sugar, 100+ pounds lost, overcoming emotional eating,

Pick up a copy of the March issue Health magazine (with Jillian Michaels on the cover) to read how SparkPeople member Megen Karlinsey (MERTNESS) lost 150 pounds! Find out how this Washington schoolteacher, who once weighed 300 pounds, beat her sugar addiction and broke the cycle of emotional eating.

Way to go, Megen!

Click here to to redeem your SparkPoints

You will earn 3 SparkPoints

Like what you read? Learn more about SparkPeople,
or sign up for your free account today!

Pin It

Share on Tumblr

NEXT ENTRY > The 80 Most Popular 'Oldies' Workout Songs

Comments

CINDYB011

45

I read this article. It is inspirational! That is how I found sparkpeople.com - 3/12/2013 2:57:32 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
CHOCOKAT25

44

I love reading success stories about real people. It is so inspirational! - 3/11/2013 12:40:01 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
GR8AUNTCYB

43

Awesome!!!! You are a very good example for the rest of us!! - 3/10/2013 10:57:08 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
BASS6196

42

Congratulations Megen!!!! - 3/7/2013 8:15:30 AM
Report Inappropriate Comment
MONTREAL12

41

Thanks for the moment! - 3/4/2013 4:26:22 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
LINDSEYANN2U

40

Can't wait to read the article -- you're an inspiration! - 2/25/2013 12:09:22 AM
Report Inappropriate Comment
RODYANNE

39

Congratulations to you for all of your hard work. - 2/23/2013 2:01:47 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
MJSMITH336

38

Way to go, Megen! - 2/23/2013 12:51:18 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
NORTHERNLADY6

37

Wonderful!! Way to go Megan!! - 2/23/2013 10:08:41 AM
Report Inappropriate Comment
GRACEISENUF

36

What an example you are to the Spark Community.

WAY TO GO! - 2/22/2013 3:33:58 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
MERTNESS

35

Thanks for all kind words! - 2/21/2013 9:52:29 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
SNOWYOGA

34

Way to go! Can't wait to get the mag. and you are going to help my push. Thanks - 2/21/2013 9:49:15 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
GRAPHICS2

33

Congratulations, you are amazing. Perseverance made you successful. We have a lot to learn from you. - 2/21/2013 8:25:34 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
BAMAJAM

32

It is my opinion that Megen Karlinsey deserves the magazine's cover photo !!
(... Sorry, Jillian..) - 2/21/2013 1:56:52 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
BARRSLIM77

31

Congratulations on your successful weight loss. Thank you for the inspiring story and sharing your experience with us. - 2/21/2013 8:27:49 AM
Report Inappropriate Comment
MELJONES3478

30

Very inspirational! Congratulations, that is an amazing accomplishment! I will definitely be purchasing that magazine today. Thanks for sharing your story. - 2/20/2013 5:17:43 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
KAYRON51

29

OMG!!! On my way to the magazine rack to grab the issue of Health. Congratulations!

- 2/20/2013 4:14:31 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
PATRICIA-CR

28

Hats off to you Megen!!! With lots of admiration - 2/20/2013 3:44:13 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
PEABODY69

27

way to go. you are amazing!!! - 2/20/2013 3:04:57 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
KATKELLER59

26

You are awesome!!!!! - 2/20/2013 1:31:32 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
KATKELLER59

25

You are awesome!!!!! - 2/20/2013 1:31:32 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
RUTHDEN1

24

Read article, way to go Megan!!!! - 2/20/2013 1:28:09 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
ROCKMAN6797

23

Congratulations and awesome job!!! - 2/20/2013 12:53:30 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
SP_STEPF

22

The link is fixed. Sorry, guys! - 2/20/2013 11:23:59 AM
Report Inappropriate Comment
DIETER27

21

Congratulations to you. way to Go! - 2/20/2013 11:10:48 AM
Report Inappropriate Comment
JEREMY723

20

http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.a
sp?id=mertness
HERE's a working link. - 2/20/2013 8:29:59 AM
Report Inappropriate Comment
SLACHETKA103145

19

I am getting an error message also. - 2/20/2013 5:43:50 AM
Report Inappropriate Comment
TINAJANE76

18

Is anyone else having a problem with the link to her page? I was hoping to stop by and offer her my congratulations there. - 2/20/2013 2:37:15 AM
Report Inappropriate Comment
FAITHRILEY1

17

you go girl! - 2/20/2013 12:45:42 AM
Report Inappropriate Comment
JIBBIE49

16

I hope u can keep it off, since that is the hard part. - 2/20/2013 12:23:13 AM
Report Inappropriate Comment
ISTRALOUISE

15

Awesome! I'm definitely going to go find a copy! - 2/19/2013 11:50:44 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
FRANCES-AGAPE

14

!! WOOHOO !!
You Go, GIRL !
Congrats - very inspiring
- 2/19/2013 11:02:42 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
NELLBELLA26

13

Fabulous drive. You're gorgeous! Way to finally be aware of how important it is to find balance and take care of yourself. I'm on this journey currently and it's hard but not as hard as the alternative. WAY TO GO!!!! - 2/19/2013 8:24:09 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
CSTIFFLER218

12

Great Job, I wish you yhe best. - 2/19/2013 8:01:48 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
JEAMARBRUGLA

11

Way to go! Congratulations on your hard work. - 2/19/2013 7:54:17 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
WORKNPROGRESS49

10

Congratulations!!!! Way to Go!!!! - 2/19/2013 7:32:48 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
BUMPS2

9

I READ THIS STORY....my wife had the magazine on the table before this INSIDER was seen. It's very inspiring. GOOD JOB MEGAN!!!! - 2/19/2013 7:05:46 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
SADEGOJU

8

AWESOME MEGAN. - 2/19/2013 7:03:15 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
PAMLICO-DAZE

7

Wonderful Megan! - 2/19/2013 6:40:34 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
J2740LOU

6

You are an inspiration! - 2/19/2013 6:05:03 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
NEWFREEDOM4ME

5

Congratulations Megan! - 2/19/2013 5:50:30 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
CNGMYBX

4

Congratulations. I am facing the same challenge that you accomplished. You are an inspiration. I am looking forward to reading the full article. - 2/19/2013 5:04:00 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
WALKMYWAYTOFIT

3

Way to Go!!! - 2/19/2013 4:34:00 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
PEGGIE0203

2

Way to go, Megan! I'm looking forward to picking up the Health magazine to read the article.

WooHoo!!!!! - 2/19/2013 3:25:50 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment
FOXFIRENDTS

1

AMAZING! Congratulations - 2/19/2013 2:33:37 PM
Report Inappropriate Comment