60-Pound Weight Loss Achieved Through Small Changes

Monica Poole, a 54-year-old attorney, lost 60 pounds and improved her health after being unable to donate a kidney to her brother due to her weight. She changed her approach to food and fitness, adopting the Mediterranean diet and mindful eating, and started exercising by walking 7,000 steps a day. Joining the Start TODAY Facebook group helped her push past a plateau and lose an additional 40 pounds. Poole's non-scale victories include no longer having high cholesterol or being pre-diabetic, feeling more confident, productive, and energetic. She advises taking small steps and focusing on daily goals to achieve big goals.