I refuse to allow people to stop me from living and enjoying my life.

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

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

The meal plan was hard at first because I am a snack eater, but the most challenging part is trying to change my pallet to like healthy food.

I refuse to allow people to stop me from living and enjoying my life.

I want us all to get healthier, but also to live life to the fullest along the way. I want people to live their lives no matter what.

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.