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“I feel great; I have more energy and and dedication. “It is very encouraging
I’m more confident with myself; I feel to see the progress Tania has been
stronger,” Platero said. “It changes able to achieve,” said Cortez, Depart-
you.” She also has more of an ability ment Assistant, Urgent Care, HCP Los
to keep up with her two young chil- Angeles. “It takes a lot of hard work
dren, ages 7 and 5, when they go to and self-discipline to get to the point
the park or go hiking. Tania is at now. You know that going
in when you make this type of com-
One of the fun parts of losing the mitment, but not many are able to
weight is getting to try on new follow through. This speaks to the
clothes. Now she finds herself more Kari Ikemoto, left, and Willie Cortez, right, type of person Tania is.”
drawn to the fitness/athletic wear continue to encourage Platero to
achieve her health and fitness goals.
sections of stores. She is currently Susan Cuatro, Collector 2, HCP Los
saving the Vitality points she accumulates. Angeles, has known Platero most of her life. They will be
doing their first half marathon together later this year. “To
Although the Biggest Loser Challenge has ended, Platero me, It is incredible how a mother of two, who works full
still weighs in every Tuesday; Ikemoto takes her BMI. time and goes to school part time, can find time to work
“When I plateaued, Kari suggested I try a new workout,” out five days a week,” Cuatro said. “She encourages others
Platero recalled, adding that Ikemoto also has an Insta- that it is possible, that if you decide to make the change,
gram page with healthy recipes. The encouragement and then it can be done; there should be no excuses.”
support she continues to receive from fellow teammates
really helps her along the way. “I know I’m not alone; we Many people have asked Platero how she has done it.
have all of the resources and help we need through the “There’s no magic pill; it’s hard work and it’s a lifestyle
wellness program. It’s free—why not do it?” change,” she said. “This is the only way. It’s not going to
happen overnight, and you are going to have good days
Her fellow teammates are proud of her accomplishments and bad days, but it’s going to be worth it.”

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