Dawn Fleming ready to drop 60 for the Aloha state

Many people losing weight have a reward waiting for them when they reach their goal. For some, it's a new wardrobe. For others, improved self-esteem. For Dawn Fleming, it's a dream vacation to Hawaii.

Years of eating fast food, fried foods, and not enough fruits and vegetables had Dawn's weight on the rise. But she's reached her breaking point: 190 pounds.

In addition to lack of energy, Dawn suffers from high blood pressure and depression. Her doctor has warned her she desperately needs to lose weight.

Dawn is determined to shed 60 pounds on the Atlanta Controltrim Weight Loss Challenge. What's her driving motivation, besides her quest for a healthier body? Her husband has promised to put away $100 for every pound that Dawn loses.

That will make $7,000 when she reaches her goal weight of 130 pounds. And they're planning to use that money for a trip to Hawaii!

Here's Dawn now, officially weighing in at 190 pounds:



FAST FACTS

Name: Dawn Fleming
Hometown: Conyers, Ga.
Age: 54
Height: 5'4"

Starting weight: 190 pounds
Goal weight: 130 pounds

Favorite food: Lobster.

Biggest temptation: Baked potatoes with sour cream.

Biggest motivator: Buying smaller clothes, her health, and Hawaii!

Current eating philosophy: Putting butter on everything.

Biggest reason for participating in the challenge: To get healthy.