SO, EXACTLY HOW MUCH WEIGHT HAS TRACI LOST?

Healthy Living is proud to report that Traci has lost 100 pounds since January 2013!

While she has not achieved complete mental healing, she realizes losing weight has led to even bigger gains as far as being active and engaging in more activities. For instance, she is no longer ashamed to attend her husband’s softball games in fear of being ridi- culed or embarrassed. She is also an active participant in family activities like ice skating.

“For me, it is a great feeling knowing that I’m no longer restricted by my obesity. When you’re obese, it controls every moment and thought. I am now in control of my life. I feel like I have been liberated and can do almost anything I want.” also appreciate my family and friends who have provided me with unyielding support throughout this journey. I think it would be almost impossible to go through something like this without a solid support system in place.” came from, but I need to be successful in my career. This is going to be a new balancing act for sure. One thing I’ll do is bring a change of clothes and run around the perimeter of the school. I’ll also bring healthy snacks and food to school and avoid the temptations around me.”

In recent months, she emptied out her closet and donated her extra-large clothes to charity. She also returned the seatbelt extender to the airline.

“This

“This has been the greatest year of my life because I have been a participant rather than an observer,” she says. “I

Traci realizes that challenges lie ahead. For instance, she’ll return to The Villages Charter School next year as a teacher. Days will be spent inside the classroom instead of the gym. Evenings may be spent grading papers instead of jogging around her neighborhood. Traci has mapped out a plan with one of her food coaches, Jaime Alonso, to avoid potential pitfalls.

Still, she looks forward to moving sprightlier, keeping pace with her students, and feeling more confident in the classroom. “Now, I’ll be able to get down on the floor and play games with my students,” she says enthusiastically. “What a wonderful feeling that is!” want

Just another small step in her climb to the top.

“Reality can be scary. I don’t want to go back to where I

The number of Snickers equal to the 100 pounds that Traci lost: 860