I weighed 240 pounds at my heaviest. With long hours at the hospital and unpredictable eating and sleeping schedules, I had developed poor eating habits such skipping meals, binging and stress eating. Suffering from the aches and pains of obesity as well as challenged to find clothes to wear, I tried a number of diets and medications; I enrolled in gyms and even contemplated surgery to treat my problem. Although initially successful in losing some weight, I would regain everything I lost and pile on more weight.

Being diagnosed to be pre-diabetic with polycystic ovarian syndrome and infertility, I was desperate to find a solution. It was my sister Regina who recommended the Cohen Program—and with sheer determination, I lost 110 lbs in 13 months.

After successfully maintaining my weight for two years, I finally got pregnant; I now have a three-month old baby girl! Having benefitted from the positive impact of weight loss in my life, I remain a staunch advocate of addressing obesity through Cohen's Lifestyle Program.