My name is Risa. I am a 22-year-old Floridian now living in Los Angeles, CA. I have battled with my weight since I was about 6 years old, and for the last couple years, I was finally winning the fight. But I got cocky, and I slipped, gaining back 36lbs from my lowest weight in ages. Now I'm buckling down again to shed the weight so I can look on the outside the way I feel on the inside. For more information on my life-long weight loss journey, please view my first post here.

Restart Weight: 207lbs - December 3, 2011
Current Weight: 195.6lbs - February 23, 2012
Goal Weight: 140lbs
Highest Weight: 326lbs
Lowest Adult Weight: 172lbs. - April 2010

~Mini Goals~
MG1: Under 200lbs - Feb. 23, 2012
MG2: 185lbs - 10% loss from my restart weight.
MG3: 172lbs - Lowest adult weight.
MG4: 165lbs - Haven't been here since I was 9.
MG5: 159lbs - What does this number look like on a scale?
MG6: 150lbs - Healthy BMI.

~Measurements~
Height: 5ft5.5in
(S)tarting - July 10, 2011
(C)urrent - February 6, 2012
Body Fat Percentage: S: 41.5% (Feb 6, 2012)
Hips: S: 50in. C: 49.75in.
Waist: S: 39in. C: 38in.
Over Bust: S: 42in. C: 39.75in.
Bicep: S: 17in. C: 15.75in.
Thigh: S: 25in. C: 26.5in.

Donate to my skin removal surgery fund by clicking the button below!
Click here to read about my giveaway for all donors! After having lost over 120lbs, I have a lot of excess skin that hasn't gone away with exercise and toning. My surgical costs are estimated at ~$30,000 total, so any amount you're willing to give helps me take a small step toward completing my transformation, even $1. Thank you. <3 (P.S. If you donate, let me know so I can thank you publicly, loud and proud!)



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December 12th
12:19 PM Pacific

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