“When I turned 40, I posted my before and after pics on Imgur. A short time later I was contacted by a reporter and the story was posted online. I was surprised at the amount of people who responded and even messaged me with encouraging words and shared with me their own struggles and told me seeing my transformation and determination inspired them. In turn, their support has continued to inspire me and keep me going when I haven’t been at my best. That was almost two years ago. I just turned 42.”