Kari Conkle ready to help herself to a smaller size

There are many common reasons people gain weight. One we often hear at L A Weight Loss is when mothers dedicate so much of themselves to care for their families, they don't have time or energy left to care for themselves. Kari Conkle shares that story.

Kari's 17-year-old daughter Katie was named Miss Georgia Teen U.S.A. in 2005. Kari traveled often, and devoted so much effort to her daughter's care that she forgot about herself. She didn't pay attention to her diet, overloaded on carbs, and dined on comfort foods.

But now her daughter is in college, and Kari is ready to care for herself. At 188 pounds, Kari's blood pressure is higher than it should be, and her joints are sore from carrying around extra weight.

Kari tried dieting a few times, but couldn't find a program that worked for her. Then she found L A Weight Loss. Now Kari is taking her weight loss one step further by entering the Atlanta Controltrim Weight Loss Challenge.

She's excited for the challenge, and thinks it will keep her motivated throughout her weight loss journey. Her goal is to get down to 148 pounds. Good luck, Kari!

Here's Kari now at 188 pounds -- but hopefully not for long!



FAST FACTS

Name: Kari Conkle
Hometown: Hampton, Ga.
Age: 44
Height: 5'7"

Starting weight: 188 pounds
Goal weight: 148 pounds

Favorite food: Peanut butter.

Biggest temptation: All the baked goods her students bring in to elementary school.

Biggest motivator: Looking at a school picture of herself that she barely recognizes.

Current eating philosophy: Eating carbs and comfort food.

Biggest reason for participating in the challenge: To take care of herself for the first time in years.