Contributors

Sasha: I always struggled with my weight, but it peaked during college when I was at a height of 5’6” and weight of 188lbs. Realizing the dangerous path I was on, I initiated change in my life almost a year ago and took the road less traveled by: weight loss the healthy way. I focused on improving my health and put into practice everything I knew about health, nutrition, and fitness. After three months, I lost 30lbs and 6% body fat. At 144lbs today, I am an advocate for losing weight the right way and living a healthy lifestyle. I strive to educate and inspire others by using my experiences to show nothing is impossible.

Anneris (Guest): My interest and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle began about five years ago when I was watching my favorite talk show, Oprah. A man named Dr. Oz was talking about unhealthy foods and the negative effect it has on the body. That show had a huge impact on me and, from that day forward, I changed the foods I ate and focused on becoming a healthier person. I have never struggled with my weight and did not choose to become healthier to lose a couple of pounds. Instead, I wanted to become stronger and healthier in order to live my life best.

After learning more about nutrition, I began teaching my family and friends everything I learned hoping it would have the same impact on them as it had on me. At first, they were very hesitant about letting go of the unhealthy foods and it was a struggle to get them to change. Determined to succeed, I slowly began eliminating the unhealthy foods and replaced them with healthier options. Five years later, I am proud to say that I have helped my family become healthier and smarter about the type of foods they eat. I want to continue educating people about nutrition and change their focus from losing weight to living a healthier lifestyle.