Debra Denny, 52

Homestead

quality and compliance manager for

Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute

New hubby, new body: I got comfortable with a new marriage, stopped paying attention to what I was eating and gained 25 pounds.

OK, no more butter: When I went to an internist for a physical, I was told that my cholesterol was high and I needed to watch my diet. I was frustrated, so I went to a nutritionist. I stopped eating a lot of fried foods, butter, red meat and potatoes. I switched to olive oil and got rid of starch and white stuff.

35 pounds lighter: I started walking twice a week, four miles at a time, and I do a cardio workout at Curves three to four times a week. I lost 35 pounds and I've kept it off for the last 6 ½ months.

Fitness partner: My husband, Mark, started eating right and exercising because he said I was looking too darn good. He lost 20 pounds. We've been married seven years.

No super-sizing: We get pleasure out of growing our own vegetables. We have chicken frequently, and I pay close attention to portions. I eat only what fits in a little container and I don't go back for seconds or thirds. Normally, I bring my lunch to work, but today I'll get a salad from the cafeteria.

Guilty pleasure: Pizza is the one thing I miss the most. On weekends, I will splurge -- in moderation.

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