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Memphis is city where being overweight or obese is the norm. You rarely see people walking or running (unless they've just stole something. LOL!). The public transportation system is random and rarely gets you to where you need to be. On top of that, you are never on time. In Memphis, a car is your best friend. You can see people driving around the corner of their home to the store. If it is more than a 5 minute walk, most people will drive to get there.
I noticed my weight gain right after I bought my first car. At first, I would eat what I wanted, because I walked so much to and from destinations in the city. Those walks included my trip to and from my house, the bus stop, and my job. I would have to leave 2 hours early in order to make it to work on time. When I started driving my car, I also started to eat more fast food. I guess that you can say that I got a little lazy. At a height of 5'10", my weight jumped from 180 to 262 in a matter of only 2 years. Wow!
When I hit 262, I stopped taking photos because I hated the way I looked. I stopped buying clothes because the sizes always increased. I became a sadly depressed young lady at only 25 years old. I made a decision to lose my weight only after an incident at my elementary school. A little 5 year old told me that her mom had a baby in her stomach just like me. I wasn't pregnant! Dang! I knew then that it was time for a change.
I started exercising for at least 1 hour a day and 4 days a week. I never started a diet, but I did shrink my food portions. I don't eat as much as I used to. I eat fruit whenever I have a sweet tooth. I have also started attending Zumba classes at my local gym. Those classes are awesome.
I am now at the weight of 212 lbs and I have a goal weight of 170 lbs.
Wish Me Luck,
Cheree Warren
Memphis, TN
I first learned about Dr. Ian by watching a Celebrity Fit Club show about 2 1/2 years ago. A co-worker and I purchased his book so we called his office. Low and behold, Dr. Ian actually answered the phone himself. He thanked me for purchasing the book and told me that I could do it if I followed the program. I also asked him if he could do a reality show with regular people wanting to lose weight (this show later became the Biggest Loser, HA!). He laughed but never said he would do it. Nonetheless, we still loved him! 

I learned about the challenge on TV. At first, I didn't think I would be able to lose the weight so I didn't sign up on the website. I did not want anyone to know if I failed. I had recently broke off my engagement and lost my job. I found that I would try and cope with it by eating. 



