College days no longer weigh on Stacy Henry's mind

It's called the “Freshman 15” for a reason: A lot of students gain weight their first year in college. But for Stacy Henry of Jeffersonville, Pa., it was more like the “Undergrad Overindulgence.” By time she was hearing “Pomp and Circumstance” at her college graduation, Stacy had ballooned to 211 pounds.

Things only got worse when she started shopping in plus-size stores. The looks she got as she browsed the aisles made her uncomfortable and self-conscious. She felt everyone judged her on what she looked like on the outside.

Then Stacy's sister asked her to be her maid-of-honor at her wedding. It was the motivation she needed to finally drop the weight that kept her from realizing her full potential.

With three months till the big day, she saw a commercial for L A Weight Loss, and called the local Newark, Del., center. There she met with nutrition experts, who helped her incorporate more healthy foods -- such as chicken, fruit, and vegetables -- into her diet. Gone were the bags of Doritos, and soon, so were the extra pounds.

Stacy lost 40 pounds for her sister's wedding, and looked stunning as she walked down the aisle in a trim, 171-pound frame. But she didn't stop there. Stacy stuck with the L A Weight Loss plan, and is now a slender 140 pounds!

With her weight down and her self-confidence high, Stacy loves to shop for trendy clothes and has no problem wearing a bikini. She no longer fears people's judgments, and the only stares she gets are the ones eyeing her beautiful new body!

This is Stacy before, at 211 pounds:



And this is Stacy after, at a jaw-dropping 140 pounds! Looking good, Stacy!



FAST FACTS

Name: Stacy Henry
Hometown: Jeffersonville, Pa.
Age: 31
Height: 5'6"

Starting weight: 211 pounds
Goal weight: 133 pounds
Current weight: 140 pounds
Program start date: July 1999

Favorite food: Fruit.

Biggest temptation: Junk food.

Biggest motivator: Being her sister's maid-of-honor.

Biggest obstacle: Believing in herself.

Old eating philosophy: Finishing off a large bag of Doritos in one sitting.

New eating philosophy: Being more health-conscious, and eating chicken, vegetables, and lots of fruit.

Best thing about losing weight: Not caring what people think of her, and shopping for cute clothes.

Best weight loss secret learned: It's easy to make excuses when you fear you can't lose weight. Don't be scared. Just do it!