I don't let negative attitudes and meanness from other people keep me from living my life.

I write down everything I eat and count the calories so I don't go over a certain amount. Everyone should do this if they are dieting or not. I think we all would be shocked by it.

Perhaps by sharing my personal weight-loss journey on television, I can help others confront the truth and lies behind obesity.

I am a girl who loves life and loves people and I find that in this life there are more good people than bad and that is who I choose to surround myself with.

There is more weight to be lost and so many more things I need to learn and conquer.

I am on an emotional roller coaster ride to survive and to conquer obesity, not only for myself but also for everyone that battles some kind of addiction.

I have always been "Hacky Wacky" which is my lingo for HAPPY! I refuse to allow my obesity to control me.