A woman’s struggle to lose weight

MANILA, Philippines—Even before the unkind words and scrutinizing looks Lani Ayala receives from people around her, the 38-year-old real estate and property leasing officer from Davao City already knew she really had to take control of her life.

Weighing 112.5 kg (248 lb), she knew she was way beyond the average that her 5’3” frame should have.

Although her health has remained fine she nevertheless decided to do something to lose weight and keep it.

“Of course I tried fad diets like South Beach, The Zone, and rotation and even played badminton as well as work out in the gym. In the end I just repeated an endless cycle of sudden weight-loss followed by equally fast weight-gain that began when I was in Grade 4, when my parents put me on a diet,” Ayala remembered. Click here for full article.