Hattie Montgomery felt like there was a person inside of her trying desperately to get out!!
The person Hattie felt was inside was ‘an athlete’, she was ‘strong’, and ‘she lived life to it’s fullest”. This person locked inside had a list of things to accomplish and a drive for new experiences….
But at 530 pounds, she was trapped! She kept herself from the rest of the world. Her best friend was food, but her enemy was that food. 
Until 3 years ago when she realized that she wanted to live….
Hattie’s life is transformed now, and here is her story.
When your life is on the line, weight loss has nothing to do with looking good!
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Most of us could lose 20 or 25 pounds, but 320 pounds!! What a miracle this woman is!
Have you ever had such a challenge in your life?
What an amazing achievement! Congratulations to Hattie!
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Yes an amazing achievement!! Thanks for stopping by, Aidan
I Love a success story no matter how they achieved it whether it be through Usana, Weight Watchers or changing their lifestyle. Thank you for sharing. I am delighted with Hattie! She must feel so much joy and freedom for achieving her goals and losing the weight that she did! What a tremendous accomplishment!
Lynn
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I am with you on that one, Lynn. Any success story is worth it. It is truly amazing what some people accomplishment!
What an inspirational story Holly. Wow – I can’t even imagine 530 pounds, her’s truly a miracle accomplishment. Thank you so much for sharing!
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I myself can not even imagine 530 pounds either, Marquita. For her life and health, it was truly worth it not to mention a miracle accomplishment.
Sometimes, it takes an enormous, overwhelming, seemingly impossible problem that jumpstarts us to take steps to do something to change it. For example, if we are living in a violently abusive relationship with a child or two, even without resources, friends, money or anything to help us, we may find a way to get out and get to a shelter. However, if we have money, lots of friends, family and an emotionally abusive relationship, we may stay in it for years – “because it’s not that bad.”
The same goes for wanting to lose 10 or 20 or even 30 pounds. Yes, we know we want to do that. Yes, it will feel better. But the need and desire may not be that strong because it is not a seeminly life or death matter (although we are told that being overweight is associated with many health problems eventually).
Warmly,
Dr. Erica
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So true, Dr. Erica!! “it’ not so bad” is a very common ‘problem’ that we use as an excuse!
These are examples we can model from in all fields of our lives, the resources we use are always the same ones:
Loving ourselves, sticking to a program we believe in, faith, determination,a success inner mindset, flexibility and….. a great coach makes things even easier!
Congratulations to Hattie!
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Great coaches can make all the difference, Patricia!! There aren’t a whole lot of people who are that successful without a coach or some form of support group!!
Wow! what a huge challenge, and a big achievement, now she’s achieved a goal like that, she can do anything at all! I’ve heard that eating for some people is the same as being addicted to alcohol or drugs, and “beating” that addiction is very difficult.
Congratulations to Hattie, doesn’t she look beautiful!
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A resounding congratulations to Hattie!! Such a grand accomplishment!! I couldn’t imagine that big of a journey! But she has accomplished it, and feels great to boot!! Thanks for commenting, Julieanne!
Sooo inspiring!
Makes the 20lbs I want to shed look like child’s play lol
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Gotta laugh at that Goddess!! I’m a thinking the same thing!! However it is still doable and the accomplishment will be huge!
Thanks for sharing this story, Holly. I don’t remember who said “Inside every fat person there is a thin person trying to come out”, but Hattie certainly found that thin person! Awesome achievement.
Alan
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Thanks for stopping and commenting Alan! Truly an awesome achievement!
Holly,
My immediate reaction is that sometimes it is actually easier to deal with a huge problem than with a smaller one. To lose 20 pounds doesn’t seem like it is such a big task or so important, so the motivation can easily lag. And when you only have a little weight to lose, the pounds seem to come off so slowly that it is easy to get discouraged. A huge problem, just like a huge weight loss, can cause us to gear up and make a firm decision to change – because our life or something we really want – depends upon it.
Warmly,
Dr. Erica
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Gotta agree with you there Dr. Erica!!
What an inspirational story! It just goes to show, whatever you want…REALLY want…IS possible! Setbacks are a part of life, but the important thing is to just keep going & NEVER give up! Thanks for sharing!
Yes Lynn, when you want something enough you will find a way!! Make that decision and you will find the answers you need!!
Holly, this is a story that empowers all of us and it should. She had gotten to the point that taking control of her habits was the challenge. Her thoughts were on positive things and not food or how to loose weight.
With most plans people must desire change and not just talk it. Here story will forever be in my mind. The will is the power that drives us to accomplish all things without any limited thoughts. Getting past worry and doubt is the hardest thing for all of us.
Amazing and moving which nothing can compare to he victory.
Holly, you are a great coach and finding time to share such a story is appreciated. Thank you for care so much for all of our well being.
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Thanks, William. I always greatly appreciate your kind words!
What an amazing story – well done Hattie.
As a fellow food addict I can relate to how hard it is to give up something that you need to live, yet is killing you at the same time. Amazing stuff Hattie.
Thanks for sharing Holly.
Sounds like you have a great story! Thanks for stopping by and commenting Sarah!!
Holly this is a very encouraging story so empowering.
I can identify with being trapped regarding being over weight.
A few years back I at so much over emotiong during a family crisis I did
not realize what was happening me when I did I became so depressed I
did nothing. Felt stuck a few great friends helped me get out of the slump.
Thank you for sharing this
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I thought it was an awesome story, Lydia! So wonderful to see what people can do if they set their mind to it!! Glad you were able to get out of your slump with the aid of some great friends!
It takes time to get the results she had and seems she was very determined. I feel like she did when she finally got to tackling her weight issue. I’ve lost weight, but there are definitely struggles, but I haven’t lost sight of what needs to be done. It is always awesome to see stories like this, especially when I am on my own weight loss journey.
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Good for you Nile! It is a journey and as long as you keep that goal in site, you will do it! There will be struggles and you know that that will make you stronger and make the results that much sweeter!! Having it easy doesn’t give us the same feeling at the end! Persevere and it will happen!!
What an amazing story and she looks awesome but most of all I am happy that she is happy she met her goals.
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Such an amazing story!!