The dizzy spell that spawned a whirlwind of change for Alisha Dukes

Despite dealing with high blood pressure, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis at age 33, Alisha Dukes was indifferent to the dangers of weighing 264 pounds. Then one day she had a dizzy spell at work, which landed her in her doctor's office. His shocking diagnosis: lose weight now, or die of a stroke.

It turned out that was the motivation Alisha needed. She joined L A Weight Loss soon after. Now she's 120 pounds lighter (!) at 144 pounds, and is a source of inspiration to others around who are struggling with their weight. And she's encouraged many of them to lose weight on the L A Weight Loss program, too!

Alisha is now completely off her high blood pressure medication, and she doesn't get winded walking up the three flights of stairs to her apartment. How's that for a transformation?

You can read more about Alisha's life-changing wake-up call and subsequent weight loss in the October issue of Quick & Simple magazine.

Here's Alisha at her near-deadly 264 pounds:



And here she is now, at a much healthier 144 pounds! Looks like it's time to get some new pants! LOL!!!!! :)



FAST FACTS

Name: Alisha Dukes
Hometown: South East Marietta, Ga.
Age: 33

Starting weight: 264 pounds
Goal weight: 120 pounds
Current weight: 144 pounds
Program start date: December 8, 2004

Biggest motivator: She has pictures around her house of what she looked like at 264 pounds.

Old eating philosophy: Alisha usually skipped breakfast, chugged coffee for lunch, then consumed a huge dinner.

New eating philosophy: It's all about portion control. She still swings by her favorite fast food joints, but orders healthier options.

Best thing about losing weight: She had to have her work ID photo retaken, since nobody recognized the woman in the picture.

Best weight loss secret learned: Clothes are cheaper in smaller sizes!