My name is John Michael Sagcal, and I've quit the lifestyle I've been living before to engage in a battle. A battle against myself and my unhealthy habits. A battle that, if won, will atleast ensure me that I'll have a higher chance of living longer, for my two kids and fiancee.

Monica Torres, the fastest Filipina in Cobra Ironman 70.3 for 6 straight years, has definitely proven herself to be a champion in the sports scene. Here, she talks about how she got into the world of multisport and the challenges that she faced on her journey.

I’m JC, male, 5’5”, 20 years old. All throughout the last 19 years of my life, I’ve always been overweight. From age 16-19, I was obese 2 with a body fat of more than 40%. My highest recorded weight was 270lbs (December 2013).

Here are 5 inspiring moments we captured are the recently concluded Run United Philippine Marathon that happened last October 5, 2014 presented by Unilab Active Health.

#PumayatAkoSaPagTakbo! We posted this motivational quote as few weeks back as a tribute to everyone who lost some weight because of running.

Ernest Carual finished his first successful 10K in July 2013, merely months after he turned to running to help improve his physical state. A year and a month later, the now famous runner, is preparing to conquer his next and biggest feat—a full 42K marathon.

Growing up with a very heavy body weight was always a problem. I used to receive a memo from our school clinic every year that I was overweight. The heaviest that I got was about 186lbs and I was just in high school back then around 14-15 years old.

And I have a story to tell about my life and running with seizures. I was diagnose / born with My disease; I have a Tuberous Sclerosis. Tuberous Sclerosis, a rare genetic disorder that affects the skin, brain/nervous system and heart.

I always tell people that this is not a diet, but a lifestyle change; and it shouldn't be seen as something you will be doing for 3 to 6 months, but should be seen as something that you will be doing for the rest of your life.

No guts, no glory... Those words are easy to say than done and somehow, it came to a point where I truly understand its true meaning. I was standing on the beach being surrounded by other competitors whom I think were triathletes all their lives while waiting for the gun start.

My name is Alexis. I’m 24 years old. I’ve struggled with my weight all of my life. I went from being a chubby kid, to an overweight teenager, to an obese young adult.

I'm Jet Luga. I'm 22 years old and I'm currently based in the great province of Cebu. In October of 2012, I made a commitment to get fit and healthy. Why? Because I badly needed to do so.

My story isn't as grand or as special. I'm making mine public with hopes to inspire and motivate others.

I've always been the "chubby" kid. I enjoyed eating and my parents were fond of feeding me. I enjoyed it too much that...