Family Ties - Margaret and Kayla

Margaret and Kayla have always struggled with their weight, which has fluctuated with stress and life changes. They are both emotional eaters, and when Margaret’s son (and Kayla’s brother) Quentin died tragically and violently, the pair were absolutely devastated and turned to food to numb the pain. Now they have reached a point where they can look to the future, but have put on a considerable amount of weight going through the grieving process.

It’s time for change. Kayla is scared that the best days of her life are passing her by. If she doesn’t lose weight she’ll spend the rest of her youth on the sidelines watching her friends experience life, because she is too self-conscious to join in. Margaret has separated from her second husband and wants to regain the self worth that she lost after years of focusing on being a wife and mother.

Margaret is known for her baking and gets real pleasure from the tasty treats she creates, as does Kayla. They both snack on unhealthy treats in private whenever things get rough. Kayla is always tempted by the high-cal foods her slim friends can eat without worry. If this pair is going to succeed, they’ll need to lean on each other instead of using food as a crutch.

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Margaret and Kayla

Margaret was absolutely devastated by the death of her son, and used food to numb the pain. Recently separated from her husband, she is desperate to change her life and get a grip on her health.
Kayla’s weight keeps her standing on the sidelines while she watches her friends experience life. She needs a fresh start, to get over the death of her brother and start a healthier chapter of her young life.