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Atlanta Loses Weight
Success stories: Meet Atlantans who have achieved their weight loss goals and learn how they did it. With before and after photos
Zoe Johnson, 24, of Flowery Branch, Ga. lost 55 pounds
Former weight: 190 pounds Current weight: 135 pounds Pounds lost: 55 pounds Height: 5 feet 6 ½ inches Age: 24 years How long she’s kept it off: She started in July 2011 and reached her current weight in March. Personal life: “I’m currently still finishing up my exercise science degree ...
Vanessa Robinson-Dooley, 45, of Lawrenceville, lost 65 pounds
Former weight: 227 pounds Current weight: 162 pounds Pounds lost: 65 pounds Height: 5 feet 7 inches Age: 45 years How long she’s kept it off: “I started this journey in May 2011, after trying many diets and programs to lose the weight. I reached my initial goal of losing ...
John Wayne Wilson, 52, of Decatur, lost 99 pounds
Former weight: 329 pounds Current weight: 230 pounds Pounds lost: 99 pounds Height: 6 feet 4 inches Age: 52 years How long he’s kept it off: He started in May 2011 and reached his goal of 235 pounds in March 2012. In April this year, he reached his current weight. ...
Malissa Lowe, 40, of Carrollton, lost 160 pounds
Former weight: 338 pounds Current weight: 178 pounds Pounds lost: 160 pounds Height: 5 feet 6 inches Age: 40 years How long she’s kept it off: “I started this journey in June 2011 - that’s when I stepped into my first Zumba class,” says Lowe. “I’m currently still working to ...
Paula J. Burch, 47, of Decatur, lost 37 pounds
Former weight: 182 pounds Current weight: 145 pounds Pounds lost: 37 pounds Height: 5 feet 5 inches Age: 47 years How long she’s kept it off: She started her journey in March 2012. “Got serious in October 2013 and reached my initial goal by February 2013,” says Burch. Personal life: ...
Nakeisha Brumfield, 36, of Austell, lost 125 pounds
Former weight: 300 pounds Current weight: 175 pounds Pounds lost: 125 pounds Height: 5 feet 6 inches Age: 35 years How long she’s kept it off: “I started my weight loss journey in January of 2002 and have been working every day since then to develop a healthy lifestyle,” says ...
Lisa Craig, 46, of Kennesaw, lost 155 pounds
SUCCESS STORY / Lisa Craig, 46: From 375 pounds to 220 pounds Former weight: 375 pounds Current weight: 220 pounds Pounds lost: 155 pounds Height: 5 feet 5 inches Age: 46 years How long she’s kept it off: “I am still on my journey,” says Craig. “Weight loss began in ...
Hope Cheeley, 42, of Decatur, lost 101 pounds
Former weight: 288 pounds Current weight: 187 pounds Pounds lost: 101 pounds Height: 5 feet 10 inches Age: 42 years How long she’s kept it off: “I started in 1998, still working on maintaining and losing,” says Cheeley. “If I stay where I am, that would be fine.” Personal life: ...
Weight loss success: April-June 2013
Congratulations to all metro Atlantans who have successfully lost weight in 2013! Here are some of our favorite weight loss success stories from April through June, 2013.
Jeffrey Hill, 45, of Norcross, Ga. lost 72 pounds
Former weight: 242 pounds Current weight: 170 pounds Pounds lost: 72 pounds Height: 5 feet 7 inches Age: 45 years How long he’s kept it off: “Started my journey in April 2012,” says Hill. “I’ve kept it off since October 29, 2012.” Personal life: “I reside in Norcross, Ga. I ...
Ken Leebow, 58, of Marietta, Ga. lost 34 pounds
Former weight: 200 pounds Current weight: 166 pounds Pounds lost: 34 pounds Height: 5 feet 9 inches Age: 58 years How long he’s kept it off: “Started June 2009,” says Leebow. “Reached goal October of 2009.” Personal life: “I’m an author,” he says. “My claim to fame is that I ...
Kim Landers, 41, of Atlanta, Ga. lost 51 pounds
Former weight: 186 pounds Current weight: 135 pounds Pounds lost: 51 pounds Height: 5 feet 2 inches Age: 41 years How long she’s kept it off: “I started Weight Watchers in February 2012,” says Landers. “Made my goal with Weight Watchers in November 2012, and I became a lifetime member ...
Charlie Sheffield, 57, of Alpharetta, Ga. lost 82 pounds
Former weight: 262 pounds Current weight: 180 pounds Pounds lost: 82 pounds Height: 5 feet 9 inches Age: 57 How long he’s kept it off: “I began my weight-loss journey in the spring of 2003,” says Sheffield. He reached his goal in 2011 and has maintained his weight since. Personal ...
Christine Porter, 35, of Decatur, Ga. lost 87 pounds
Former weight: 327 pounds Current weight: 240 pounds Pounds lost: 87 pounds Height: 5 feet 10 inches Age: 35 years How long she’s kept it off: “I started March 9, 2012, and I have kept it all off that I have lost,” says Porter. “I still have weight to lose, ...
Earl Green Jr., 44, of Snellville, Ga. lost 180 pounds
SUCCESS STORY / Earl Green Jr., 44: From: 464 pounds to 284 pounds Former weight: 464 poundsCurrent weight: 284 poundsPounds lost: 180 poundsHeight: 6 feet 4 inchesAge: 44 yearsHow long he’s kept it off: He started March 2012 and reached his current weight this month.Personal life: “A native from New ...
Mary Jane Wagner, 49, of Suwanee, Ga. lost 215 pounds
Former weight: 400 pounds Current weight: 185 pounds Pounds lost: 215 pounds Height: 5 feet 8 inches Age: 49 years How long she’s kept it off: “I began July 22, 2011 and have just recently, in February 2013, reached my goal,” says Wagner. Personal life: Wagner is a claims adjuster ...
Angela Renals, 34, of Dunwoody, lost 32 pounds
Former weight: 165 pounds Current weight: 133 pounds Pounds lost: 32 pounds Height: 5 feet 6 inches Age: 34 years How long she’s kept it off: “I started in July 2010; ramping up results in November 2011 with (a four-week candida diet), and reached my goal in June 2012.” She’s ...
Keith Stephens, 33, of Austell, Ga. lost 218 pounds
SUCCESS STORY / Keith Stephens, 33: From 535 pounds to 317 poundsFormer weight: 535 poundsCurrent weight: 317 poundsPounds lost: 218 poundsHeight: 6 feet 3 inchesAge: 33 yearsHow long he’s kept it off: He started in the summer of 2010 and is working toward his goal of weighing 275 pounds.Personal life: ...
Derrick J. Davis, 41, of Norcross, Ga. lost 70 pounds
SUCCESS STORY / Derrick J. Davis, 41: From 300 pounds to 230 poundsFormer weight: 300 poundsCurrent weight: 230 poundsPounds lost: 70 poundsHeight: 6 feet 5 inchesAge: 41 yearsHow long he’s kept it off: “I started my journey in March 2012 and I reached my goal in September 2012 – five ...
Quiency Dugger, 32, of Decatur, Ga. lost 138 pounds
SUCCESS STORY / Quiency Dugger, 32: From 440 pounds to 302 pounds Former weight: 440 pounds Current weight: 302 pounds Pounds lost: 138 pounds Height: 6 feet 3 inches Age: 32 years How long he’s kept it off: “Weight has been lost consistently over the last thirteen months,” says Dugger. ...
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