Today we’d like to introduce you to Dana Branch.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Dana. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I was diagnosed in 2010 with congestive heart failure the same disease that took my mom in 1999. I pretty much came from a family with a history of obesity along with the health-related issues that come from with it. When I was diagnosed, I still did not take my health seriously and still was not taking care of myself until I was hospitalized and doctors literally told me I had to get control of my health and my weight was out of control. I pretty much ballooned up 521. In 2016, I decided to leave my cardiologist who kept telling me how bad my heart was because I was and went to another who pretty much said he couldn’t do anything until I get the weight off. In 2017, I am embarked on a weight loss journey that is still going on and since I have been on my journey, I was diagnosed with degenerate disc disease that at times affects my mobility but I am still in the fight and have currently lost 240lbs.
Has it been a smooth road?
The struggle along the way is being depressed with I have flare-ups with my body and I don’t want to get out of bed. Since I have so much weight to lose, it seems like I am on a journey that never ends.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with WeightLossMVPs – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
WeightLossMVPs is developing as I continue with my weight loss journey. Right now, it is an online motivational support group and locals here in Dallas meet up and try new healthy restaurants are attending 5ks and other fitness-related events. It is my goal for it to be a place where you get support as well as fitness classes. I want it to be a safe place for people struggling with obesity.
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
I love the city of Dallas, I would like to see more support for the morbidly obese.
Contact Info:
- Email: weightlossmvps@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weightlossmvps/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/517809515265889/?ref=bookmarks
Image Credit:
Dana Nicole
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