At her heaviest, former teacher Kathleen Riser weighed 383 pounds and struggled to climb the stairs to reach her middle school classroom.
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At her heaviest, former teacher Kathleen Riser weighed 383 pounds and struggled to climb the stairs to reach her middle school classroom.
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Fifteen years ago, Riser began each day with a fast-food breakfast sandwich, rarely planning her meals in advance. Today, she cooks up to a week's worth of meals in a day.
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Fifteen years ago, Riser began each day with a fast-food breakfast sandwich, rarely planning her meals in advance. Today, she cooks up to a week's worth of meals in a day.
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After losing 200 pounds, Riser shows off her new figure last year. She says she now has the strength to care for her ailing parents.
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After losing 200 pounds, Riser shows off her new figure last year. She says she now has the strength to care for her ailing parents.
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At her "200-pound" weight-loss party, Riser tries on a pair of old pants -- large enough for her and personal trainer Shaun Lloyd.
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At her "200-pound" weight-loss party, Riser tries on a pair of old pants -- large enough for her and personal trainer Shaun Lloyd.
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Looking and feeling good, Riser shows off her newfound confidence in a selfie.
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Looking and feeling good, Riser shows off her newfound confidence in a selfie.
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"I knew if I could get myself moving, it was possible," Riser said of her transformation.
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"I knew if I could get myself moving, it was possible," Riser said of her transformation.
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