Mon Sep 23 22:28:55 UTC 2024: ## Local Woman Loses 111.75 Pounds, Crowned Virginia Queen for Weight Loss Success

Lynchburg, VA – Esther Hicks of Forest has been crowned a Virginia Queen by Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), recognizing her remarkable weight loss journey. After shedding an impressive 111.75 pounds, Hicks was named the TOPS member who lost the most weight in Virginia in 2023.

Hicks began her weight loss journey in 1999, motivated by health concerns and a desire to reach the age of her grandmother, 84. She initially struggled with consistent healthy eating habits, but after a serious talk with her doctor and facing health challenges, she realized a lifestyle change was necessary.

That’s when she joined TOPS, a non-profit organization that provides weekly support groups and teaches healthy eating habits. Hicks found the organization’s focus on accountability and support essential to her success.

“I came to realize that there was no food that was worth my health,” said Hicks. She also attributes her success to setting realistic goals with her doctor and holding herself accountable through weekly weigh-ins.

Hicks ultimately achieved her weight loss goal without relying on weight loss drugs or bariatric surgery. She credits her success to a consistent lifestyle change that includes healthy eating and regular exercise.

TOPS, founded in 1948, has helped tens of thousands of people across the United States and Canada lose weight. The organization offers a variety of support groups and resources for those looking to make healthy lifestyle changes.

Hicks’ story is an inspiration to those struggling with weight loss, demonstrating that with commitment and the right support, significant weight loss can be achieved. For information on TOPS chapters in Southwest Virginia, visit their website.

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