Sharie Rhea aims to lose 40 for the grandkids

Just because you're a grandmother, doesn't mean you have to take it easy. Sharie Rhea certainly doesn't want to.

The 48-year-old grandmother of two has struggled with weight her entire life, and yo-yo dieted since she was 12. Sharie loves to eat, though her menu of choice is fast food, not protein or fresh vegetables and fruit.

At 171 pounds, Sharie still has energy, but she's not happy with her looks or how she feels inside. She wants her body to match her bubbly personality. And she wants to keep pace with her grandchildren and see them grow up.

That means dropping 40 pounds by competing in the Atlanta Controltrim Weight Loss Challenge. She hopes she'll finally gain the accountability to lose weight and keep it off.

This is the 171-pound Sharie before she shrinks:



FAST FACTS

Name: Sharie Rhea
Hometown: Milton, Ga.
Age: 48
Height: 5'4"

Starting weight: 171 pounds
Goal weight: 131 pounds

Favorite food: Steak and a loaded baked potato.

Biggest temptation: Cocktails.

Biggest motivator: Wanting to improve her health and looks.

Current eating philosophy: Eating at fast-food restaurants.

Biggest reason for participating in the challenge: To look younger and be there for her grandkids.