Archive for the ‘2010’ Category

Ashley Stemmler

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am a 24 year old hopeful!  I have always struggled with my self image due to weight.  I am excited to start this journey towards a healthier me.

I have an amazing husband, Ben and a Bichon Frise, Cassie who support me (especially when it means a walk for Cassie!)

I was an athlete in high school and I enjoy working out, I just need the extra push!

Jeremy Sessions

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am a 34 year old family man.  I have two daughters 4 and 2.  In my professional life I help people who have been impacted by fire or water damage.  My goal is to become healthy in everything I do.  I want to be around for my wife and children.

Michelle (“Elle”) Hinton

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I’m a mother of five children, married to my wonderful husband, Guy.  I am a Realtor with Coldwell Banker.  I was born in Anderson, grew up in Ligonier and moved to Fort Wayne almost 16 years ago.  I’ve been fat for 8 years now and I’m so looking forward to getting my old body back!  I love playing tennis, swimming, going on bike rides with my family, and pretty much anything that keeps me in the sun.  It’s been said that I’m solar-powered.  I’m hoping to inspire my family and friends to live healthier, more active lifestyle.

Jen Butler

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I have lived in Fort Wayne for most of my life.  I’m a mother of a wonderful 9 year old daughter Madison.  I work for Theracare as an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Ren. Village Nursing Home.  I love my Career!  My parents live in California and my brother & sister-in-law live in Georgia.  They’re so excited and supportive!  I love them so much!  They’re all so fit and I can’t wait to join them with a fit lifestyle!

Sarah Barrow

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am 40 years old.  Married 15 years to my best friend and we have two fabulous children, Dylan 12 and Kate 10.  I am a registered nurse  at Parkview and I work with cardiac patients.  I want to be a heather example for my patients and co-workers.  I also want to help my children develop a healthier lifestyle so they won’t have the issues with weight that I have.  I am so excited for this adventure and am looking forward to all the new friendships I will make.

Holly Uetrecht

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am 36 years old.  I am happily married and have two kids.  I work at Lutheran Hospital as an Ultrasound Technologist.  I am blessed with a wonderful family and great friends.  The only part of my life that is out of control is my weight and that is going to change.  I want to be a better role model for my kids and I want to feel better about myself.

Shannon Hahn

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am 38 years old.  I live in Fort Wayne with my husband, Jeremy, and our 6 children.  I am a manager at my families restaurant, Culvers.  I am hoping to lose 50 pounds during the contest.  I want to be a healthy, positive role model for my children.  I look forward to making new life changes and enjoy all the blessings in my life.  I am so grateful to have this awesome opportunity to be a part of the FWSW!!

Dan Jones

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am 48 years old.  I have been wanting to lose weight for a while now.  I have 2 small grand-kids and I want to get healthy so I can keep up with them.  I want to make sure I am here for all of the great moments that life has to offer.

Richelle Capper

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am 39 years old, married to a wonderful, supportive man.  We have two children Brendan 13 years old and Rylan who is 8.  My goal is to not only be healthy and a role model for my family, but to promote health in the community.  I am turning 40 this year and I want to look and feel fit, fabulous, and full of energy!

Jennifer Vergon

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am a 28 year old stay at home mother of three. My passions are God and my family.

I want to do this for my husband Aaron, our 9 year old Julia, our 7 year old Jon Jon, and last but not least our 3 year old Jacelyn aka The Beast who keeps me running.

Danielle Coulter

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I’m 26 years old and I’ve been married to my husband Rob for almost 6 years.  We have a son, Damien who’s 2 1/2 and a daughter, Morgan who’s 6 months.  I work at Kingston Care Center doing a little bit of everything.  I’ve struggled with weight my whole life and I want to stop the vicious cycle of obesity in my family.  I want to have the energy to keep up with my kids and teach them a healthy way of living.  I’m excited to start this new journey in my life and to meet the new me!

James Lane

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I’m 24 years old.  I have a 18 month old little girl.  I am getting married in a month.  For me losing this weight means a new start to life.  I will be able to always be able to go out and play with my daughter, Addison when she wants.

Kathleen Starkey

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am 50 years old and have been a social worker for the last 15 years.  I have worked at a visiting nurse and hospice home for 5 years.  I have one 26 year old son named Patrick.  He and his wife Brandi have blessed me with two beautiful granddaughters, Brooklynn and Izabella.  I want to be here to watch them grow up.  I have struggled with my weight my entire life and I don’t want it to continue.  I am excited about this fantastic opportunity that has been given to me.  This is a gift; one that is a start to a lifetime commitment to a new, healthier, happier me.

Jessica Schultz

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am a 24 year old graphic designer, fairly fresh into my career after having graduated from Indiana University in 2008.  I enjoy music, design, and spending time outdoors.  I’m excited to begin this weight loss journey and hope to overcome some health issues that I’ve recently encountered.

Tom Schutte

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am 32 years old from Fort Wayne.  I’ve been married to my wonderful wife Laura for three years who is also a contestant.  When I was younger I was always involved with sports, even though I was in shape I was still overweight.  After my playing days my weight got out of control.  I have recently lost some weight but am not where I want to be yet.  I’m ready to work hard and get to my weight loss goal.

Karen Chaney

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am 39 years old.  I am married.  I am a mother of two and a grandmother of three.  I enjoy spending time with my family, going camping, reading, and music.  I have entered this competition because I am ready for a life change.  I wish everyone the best of luck!

Cici Case

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Although trained as a lawyer, I have been unable to persuade myself to move my exercise program to the next level.  That is why I entered to be a contestant in the FWSW program and I am thrilled to have been chosen.

My journey toward better fitness started in 2000 when one of my five sisters encouraged us to “age with vitality.”  For me that means achieving a healthy body weight and developing a healthy fitness level.

As the mother of five in a blended family, with a very supportive spouse, I have a big fan club and expect to make them so proud.

Lisa Thompson

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am 33 years old and am married to the love of my life.  We have 2 daughters, ages 14 and 11.  I really desire to make changes that will impact my family in a positive way.  When I’m not spending time with my family, running them to their activities, or hanging out at our church, you can find me blogging at www.simplifiedsaving.com.  I also love to shop, sing, and spend time outside when it’s warm and sunny.

Laura Schutte

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am 29 years old and have been married for a little over 3 years.  I work full time, for a great company, Summit Radiology.  My husband and I have a chocolate lab, Ditka along with a rabbit.  We also foster labs through LOLIN.  I love to play sports and be active, I just haven’t had the motivation to do it.  With this experience I hope to gain education on fitness and nutrition.  My ultimate goal’s are for my husband and I to get healthy and start a family.  I am so excited for the experiences to come, the opportunities, and life itself.

Steve Ostheimer

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am 59 years old.  A father of 2 and a grandfather of 3 girls.  I was in Season 2 and had cancer surgery at week 5.  I missed 3 weeks and then went through 24 weeks of chemotherapy.  With the support of my Blue Team and prayer I made it through.  I am here to start where I left off last year.  I am blessed to be back and will give all of my support to each and every team along with the trainers.

Danyeal Dunbar

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am a 34 year old Single mother of 3 children.  A son and two daughters who keep me very busy.  I work in the medical field and love what I do.  In my free time I like to read, write, and attend athletic events, mainly my son’s.  I just enjoy life, laughter, and family.

Meagan Butcher

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am 33 years old.  I am here this season to change my life.  I feel so very blessed to be apart of such a wonderful program.  I am ready to challenge myself to eat better and live healthier.  Hold on this is going to be quite a ride.

Michele Bracken

Monday, March 29th, 2010

I am married an have two children, Alex 8 and Madelyn 6.  I have been a stay at home mom for the past four years.  For the past year and a half I have been working part time for The Advisors Group as well.  I turn 40 this year and I am looking forward to celebrating that birthday a happier and healthier me.  I feel truly blessed to have this opportunity. :)