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Women's Division 1, Second Place
"I’m
recognizing my emotions now.”
“When
I first joined TOPS in 1991, I weighed 308 pounds. Within the
year, I quickly lost 76 1/2 pounds, earning Women’s Division 3,
third place, honors in Washington State. Shortly after, I
experienced two heartbreaking miscarriages and looked to food
for comfort, returning to over 300 pounds. I had failed to
address my emotions. Last year, my doctor said he wouldn’t
perform a necessary surgery because of my weight. I knew I could
do anything with Christ, who strengthens me, and a TOPS chapter
who never stopped believing in me. I’m recognizing my emotions
now. I believe this has led to successfully losing 124 pounds
and contributes to my future success in my fight against
multiple sclerosis."
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