Ever since she was in kindergarten, Sarah Graham has battled weight along with the physical and emotional issues that come with it. At age 36, she is making progress. But the school teacher still has hurdles to clear. Related: Lifelong battle with weight not … Continue readingHer weight loss journey included TV tryout
“I was tiny as a kid, and I was athletic growing up. I did not have the problems that obese children have. But when I quit being physically active, I started gaining weight. Then I went into a depression after my mother died of cancer, … Continue reading‘Tough old bird’ survivor of rare carcinoid cancer
When her mother tried to register Saundra Smith for school in Port Arthur, Texas, she got a surprising response. “They said they didn’t have a nursery school, and that she should bring me back next year for kindergarten,” Saundra said. Old enough to be a … Continue readingShe deals with the weighty issues of carcinoid cancer
“I used to weigh about 380 pounds. It was slightly in the genes, I guess, but it was more just living a sedentary life, being lazy and not keeping up with myself. “I grew up playing sports. When I was in high school, I was … Continue readingDiabetes risk motivates him to lose weight