Before deciding to have weight loss surgery, Verdine most enjoyed sitting watching movies and treating herself to Krispy Kreme doughnuts. She suffered with numerous obesity-related conditions including hypertension, IBS, anxiety, gastroesophageal reflux disease, joint pain and sleep apnea.

Now? All of her medical problems are gone. She traded the sugary doughnuts for protein-packed white chicken chili, and her new favorite activity is going out dancing.

"After losing the weight, I can now run 5 miles," Verdine says. "And best of all - I can touch my toes."