At 23 years old, Jessica Weber has taken her extreme weight-loss transformation viral. As People reports, Weber reached 383 pounds last year and decided to make a change and go down the path toward a healthier lifestyle after having an emotional talk with her mom.

My mom actually started crying, and told me she thought Id die before her. It just hit me hard, and I knew I had to start losing weight. It became my motivation!

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To get her on the right track to eating less and living a healthier lifestyle, Weber underwent vertical sleeve gastrectomy, which is a surgery that removes a large portion of the stomach to help with weight loss. As a result, the amount of food that can be consumed is limited and it incites "full" feelings after eating small amounts of food.

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Candidates for this type of procedure typically include those who have a BMI of 40 or more (normal BMIs are between 18.5 and 25) and are at least 100 pounds over their recommended weight. However, the surgery alone is not a permanent solution for losing weight. It helps train your mind and body to eat less, but it requires a great commitment post-surgery as well (following a healthy diet and exercise plan) to maintain your results and avoid the risk of complications.

Weber did exactly that, and in 15 months, dropped 185 pounds. To keep her weight in check, she sticks to a low-carb, high-fat diet, and according to her Instagram account, logs a pretty intensive fitness regimen.

Im not perfect by any means, and I do stray off of it, but thats what I stick to for the most part, she toldPeople. So far its been a constant struggle. I have to wake up every day and convince my mind that this is the right thing to do. So many people dont understand that its a mental battle more than physical.

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One big (and very common) side effect of extreme weight loss is excess skin, which Weber experienced a great deal. I was always prepared for it, but it is still such a struggle to deal with daily, she said. Ive seen some people lose weight and have it not be such a problem, but I wasnt that lucky. To turn a less-than-ideal situation into a positive one, Weber bravely took to social media to share her journey and motivate other people to stay strong along the way throughout their own personal body struggles.

I wanted to be open about it on Instagram because I wanted people to realize what obesity does, she said. That they can make changes, but theyll also face problems with loose skin in all areas. I want people to not be scared, or feel hidden of what they accomplished after weight loss!

Although she was nervous and hesitant to post her photos for the world to see, Weber said she's glad she did and she's surprised by all the kindness she's received.Seeing everyone so positive has been the best feeling. It makes me more open about my journey!

As far as next steps, Weber is focused on losing her last 3848 pounds, and then has plans to undergo a tummy tuck, which will get rid of the excess skin and reshape her abdomen.

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Diana Johnston and Dana Smith will have something extra special to celebrate on Mothers Day: The mom and daughter have lost 110 pounds together.

Each woman is 55 pounds lighter after Smith started a quest to lose weight last summer and Johnston joined her last fall.

My mom kept seeing my weight come off and it just kept coming off and pretty soon, she was not having it and she jumped [on board], Smith, 41, who lives in Everett, Washington, told TODAY.

I was just so unhappy with myself and the weight. My knees hurt, everything hurt. I cant believe how much better I feel. Just amazing, Johnston, 65, who lives near her daughter, added.

The women, who are both 5 feet 7, said their weight gain started after they began having children. Smith reached 230 pounds after hectic mornings with her kids meant shed skip breakfast, then end up on the couch and gorge on food because she was so hungry. She doesnt eat meat, so shed overload on carbs like pasta, chips and cereal.

Meanwhile Johnston reached 265 pounds, blaming her sweet tooth on the gain. She was bad (sugar) was her thing, Smith said, recalling that her parents could buy a whole party-size cake and eat the whole thing over a couple of days.

Dana Smith's weight reached 230 pounds.

Last July, Smith was fed up with being overweight and out of shape. Her husband loves hiking, but she was unable to keep up and embarrassed to show him she was out of breath. She bought a Fitbit, started hiking with her kids and began focusing on portion control. Today, shes a pro on the trail.

I just fell in love with hiking. Its one of the things were doing as a family now its a reward, its really cool to be able to do that and not be out of breath and dying, she said.

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Johnston was inspired watching her daughter get fitter and slimmer. But as she visited her grandkids, she noticed Smith wasnt asking her to take them anywhere because she knew it would be too hard for her mom with the extra weight.

Diana Johnston, far right, was motivated to lose weight after looking at pictures of herself at her son's wedding: "I was appalled at how big I was," she said.

I wasnt able to participate and I decided I cant do that. Im only 65, Im not old. I dont want to be an old cripple sitting in a chair, unable to get out of it, Johnston said. I just decided thats it.

With the two women encouraging each other, the quest to slim down became easier. Heres how they lost the weight:

Johnston and Smith simply started eating smaller amounts and decided to stop eating as soon as they felt full. Paying attention to calories matters: Go for half a burger, instead of the whole thing. Limit yourself to one ladle of chili.

We still eat things that we want to eat, we just eat less of them, Smith said. My husband will still make us pizzas, but hell make us little tiny, skinny ones.

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The mom and daughter have lost 55 pounds each in eight months.

Johnston, who always had that big sweet tooth, gradually began letting go of sweets. Now, shes cut most sugar out of her diet and says she doesnt miss it: The cravings just stopped.

I just dont have that desire for it, she said. I feel so much better, now I love shopping for clothes. I look better, I feel better, Im happier it just changes everything.

Smith was impressed: I would have never thought she would have given up sweets.

At one point, Johnston complained that she wasnt losing weight. She told Smith was only eating a couple of pretzels, but then realized she was probably eating five handfuls of them.

The lesson: If you want some pretzels, count out seven or eight, take them out of the bag and then put the bag away. If the bag is open, youre going to reach in it again, Smith warned.

Johnston, second from left, says her knee pain is gone after losing weight. Smith, right, now enjoys hiking.

Smith, who used to always skip breakfast, now makes sure she doesnt leave the house without a good morning meal.

For Johnston, the big rule is eating nothing after 7 p.m.: I go to bed and Im kind of hungry and thats good.

Besides hiking, Smith has been exercising at home Monday through Thursday with 30-minute workouts on DVDs. Johnston doesnt like to exercise, but she aims to take at least 10,000 steps a day, whether through walking or marching in place.

You could just see the light come back when her knee pain started going away, Smith said. Something as simple as moving and losing some weight can

Make so much difference, Johnston finished the sentence.

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With Mother's Day coming up, we wanted to dedicate this Fitness Friday to all the moms and moms to be. When you're pregnant, or just after you have a baby, it seems like every mom you know just drops the weight immediately after delivering. But in reality, a lot of moms struggle to lose the post-baby pounds. Joana is living proof! With her second child, she had gestational diabetes and gained 70 pounds. It took her a year and a half to get it off, even as a fitness professional! That's why we asked Doctor Angela Tran, Founder of Med-Fit Medical Weight Loss, to share her advice for safely shedding the weight after pregnancy.

Dr. Tran has a new program, the Six Week Summer Slim Down, that will help you lose 15 pounds or more in just six weeks! It includes meal replacements, weigh-ins and accountability coaching calls. Plus, you'll get an additional $600 in savings with an extra week of meals, metabolism boosters and discounts on i-Lipo. She only has room for a few folks, so call now to be a part of the challenge. Call Med-Fit Medical Weight Loss at (303)321-0023. You can also schedule online today by visiting DenverWeightLossClinic.com.

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GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Friday marks Cinco de Mayo, a day set aside to commemorate the Mexican Army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza.

Ok, let's be honest...for many it's more about firing up the blenderand making a fabulous tequila cocktail.

In recent days, we've noticed posts and videos popping up on social media touting the medicinal benefits of the clear liquor, saying it helps you sleep, lose weight, and can even cure a common cold. Question is, are those claims true, or a hearty shot of hyperbole?

We decided to find out as part of a new initiative KARE11 is launching called Verify. We will examine stories or claims that are buzzing on social or the mainstream media, and try to verify whether that story is true, false, or perhaps a little bit of both.

To answer the question "Is tequila good for you?" KARE11's Cory Hepola talked to two expert sources: Simeon Phelps, Beverage Director for the popular Nico's Taco and Tequila Bar in Minneapolis as well asAllina Health Dietician Elizabeth Vander Laan.

Phelps brought up agave, a cactus varietal that is the main ingredient in tequila. Some experts tout its ability to replace sugars, aiding in weight loss. Agave's anti-inflammatoryand immune-boosting properties have also been cited, and the website sheknows.com claims the Aztecs used agave syrup to treat wounds because of its antibacterial properties. Three years ago, the American Chemical Society did report that a sweetener created from the agave plant could help certain people with diabetes lose weight.

So if tequila is made of agave it has to be good for you, right? Not so much, said Vander Laan.

"There's not even that type of sugar left in it because it's fermented out," Vander Laan said, talking about the process of distilling agave into tequila.

Does it really help you sleep?

"It's a depressant, so it might help you actually get to sleep, but I'm not sure it's that restful sleep," asserted Vander Haan. The National Sleep Foundation agrees, saying alcohol interrupts your circadian rhythm, blocks REM sleep and can aggravate breathing problems.

How about weight loss? "An ounce and a half of hard alcohol is about 80 calories," says Vander Haan, not even mentioning the sweet, caloric stuff tequila is frequently mixed with.

And that whole dead about curing colds? "They used to use it back in the 30's, back when you could order all sorts of crazy things for the Sears catalog, right? No, there's no evidence to support that," Vander Haan insisted.

At this point, we can safely say KARE 11 has verified that tequila is NOT good for you, despite some of the claims you may have seen on social media. Vander Laandoes say that moderate alcohol use of any variety may have some positive heart benefits for some, but alcohol is also hard on your liver, increases the risk of certain cancers, and can be addictive.

If you're going to drink tequila this Cinco de Mayo, Vander Haan says to do it in moderation, and if you're not a tequila drinker.... don't start swilling it for your health.

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Elizabeth Vander Haan, Dietician, Allina Health Systems

Simeon Phelps, Beverage Director,Nico's Taco and Tequila Bar

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The world's fattest woman is moving countries after falling out with her doctors in India over her treatment.

Eman Ahmed Abdulati, who weighs 79 stone, is making the perilous journey in a specially adapted plane and is heading for Abu Dhabi in the Middle East.

Doctors in India are refusing to continue treating the half-tonne woman, saying they have fitted a gastric band and now she needs to continue the work on her own at home.

An army of medical experts from Burjeel are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the half-tonne woman who took off late last night.

Eman was discharged from hospital with medics refusing to carry out any further treatment on her following a falling out between Eman's sister Shaimaa Selim and her treating surgeon Dr Muffazal Lakdawala.

Shaimaa Selim said her sister had deteriorated since the operation at the Saifee Hospital in the city of Mumbai in western India's Maharashtra state after the pair flew from their home in the Egyptian city of Alexandria to India after surgeon Dr Muffazal Lakdawala offered to help Ms Abdulati lose weight.

He performed bariatric surgery, which involves fitting a gastric band to reduce the size of her stomach and claimed the operation had helped her lose about 39 stone 7 pounds.

But Ms Selim says the hospital does not even have equipment capable of weighing her and she estimates that her sister has lost no more than 9 stone 6 pounds.

The row rumbled on and caused Ms Selim to seek outside help, with medics form Abu Dhabi stepping forward.

Dr Shajir Gaffar, CEO of VPS Healthcare, Dubai and Northern Emirates and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery where she is due to be treated, made the trip to India himself to accompany the woman on the flight so he could keep an eye on her heart, due to her weight.

Dr Gaffar said: "At present, we have a team of 15 members of multi-disciplinary approach we are providing for the patient.

"We have aviation doctors, paramedics, logistics support, nurses, they are all on ground here, for her safe medical transportation to the airport from Saifee Hospital.

"Inside the flight there will be five experts accompanying her, including doctors, aviation medicine doctor, senior flight paramedic inside the aircraft."

Eman had previously not left her home in Alexandria, Egypt for 25 years prior to the weight loss trip to India.

Dr Gaffar continued: "Some miscommunication happened between the hospital and patient, and that's when the patient's family contacted us."

Eman is currently being fed a special liquid diet via a feeding tube and cannot speak very well.

This happened when she suffered a stroke in Egypt prior to the surgery.

Sanet said: "She can understand some commands, but she is unable to complete sentences. She's not able to speak words that people can understand, but she can obey commands.

"We have taken into consideration all the risk factors, during flight, that are going hand in hand with medical evacuation of a patient with altitude pressures, which we have taken into consideration."

"Regarding her oxygen levels, we will take care of it. We are well equipped to manage any situations that may arise.

"(Our job is to) insure her health status is improved before we discharge her to her home country, and the support for her family as well.

But getting Eman to the hospital safely is the gravest concern for now, say medics.

Dr Gaffar continued: "As of now I would say health and safety is our priority. We are looking at the safe transportation of the patient, to Abu Dhabi, from here."

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This Morning star Holly Willoughby, 36, has opened up about her dieting and weight loss beliefs.

Thousands of Brits tune into the ITV mid-morning show she hosts with Phillip Schofield every morning.

This Morning hosts a plethora of guests including real life stories and people with real issues wanting to discuss the matter.

Holly revealed she will never discuss her diet and weight loss tips because she has interviewed so many people affected by eating disorders.

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Speaking honestly to Prima Magazine, she explained: I dont want to encourage eating disorders. I try not to focus too much on my appearance. As long as Im being healthy, thats good enough for me.

Im quite active and I try not to let the way I look be the main focus because its not the important thing.

"I actually avoid talking about my diet and exercise regime because I have interviewed so many people affected by eating disorders.

"I know that some people in chat rooms can really fixate on other people's diets."

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More recently Holly spoke out about her role on Celebrity Juice and how it differs to what she does on This Morning.

She said: "I always say, and you may disagree, that I dont think I am any different on this than the way I am on This Morning.

"The environment is very different, but there are moments on This Morning that have been far naughtier than anything on Celebrity Juice.

"I get the giggles more on This Morning because you always get the giggles when youre not allowed to. Its like giggling in church youre just not allowed to do it!"

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