Josie  270 lbs. – 5′7″                                                          

Josie’s Story:

As a small boned woman, I had never been overweight until and accident changed my life.  I have not been the same since and I find myself not wanting to leave the house.  I feel depressed due to my weight gain.  People don’t care how or why you gained the weight – they just see the weight.  I was on steriods for over two years and on pain management.  I started eating sweets, which I had never done before.

In 2007, my sister died as a result of obesity.  I have been afraid ever since.  I want to live a full, productive life and I feel that this the answer I have been seeking.  I will have the confidence to be in pictures again, go shopping and do all the things I enjoy.  Most of all, I will be able to give back to the community by being a voice for others who are in need like myself.

JOSIE – six weeks later – feeling proud and self-confident….and 17 pounds lighter!  Josie is very excited about her new “thin” future, and is feeling very empowered!  Congratulations!