Susie Powell prepares to give real hero's welcome

Motivation to lose weight can come in many forms. For Susie Powell, it's an American solider.

She met him online, and has kept in touch with him as he serves in Iraq. He's due to come home soon, and she wants to look her best when they meet for the first time. That means dropping the excess weight she's put on throughout her life.

At 224 pounds, Susie regularly eats fried food, carbs, and candy. Fruit and vegetables seldom make their way to her plate. She tries to exercise, but just isn't seeing results.

Her solution: the Atlanta Controltrim Weight Loss Challenge, where she aims to lose 60 pounds. She hopes that by the end, she'll be able to sport a bikini like her friends, and show her solider she can "be all she can be" too!

Here is Susie today, at 224 pounds. She's ready to melt away the pounds!



FAST FACTS

Name: Susie Powell
Hometown: McDonough, Ga.
Age: 47
Height: 5'8"

Starting weight: 224 pounds
Goal weight: 164 pounds

Favorite food: Shrimp.

Biggest temptation: None. Her willpower is strong!

Biggest motivator: Wanting to be as fit as her girlfriends.

Current eating philosophy: Indulging in fried foods and candy.

Biggest reason for participating in the challenge: To finally get rid of the weight.