Originally from the United States, Lori has lived in Hong Kong for 20 years and is a wife and a mother to a nine year old girl. Lori is a very successful business woman, running her own catering business in Hong Kong. She also runs a restaurant, pizza and cupcake business, and quite clearly loves food! Lori has struggled on and off with her weight since moving to Hong Kong. “I wasn’t an obese child,” said Lori, “In fact I was so thin in high school I used to get picked on for being too skinny”.
Lori’s issues with weight began through a chain of events that began with the death of her brother shortly after she relocated to Asia. This was then followed up by the birth of her daughter, and combined with the stress and time consuming role of running her own business, caused her to develop bad habits and gain weight.
She has tried to eat healthy foods and exercise, but her lifestyle and habits are holding her back, and she hopes to move past these issues with the help and support of the Biggest Loser program.Although Lori has gone through a lot of hardships in life, these experiences have given her a “thick skin” and strong, upfront personality. She likes to crack jokes and laugh a lot, is not afraid to say what is on her mind, so the other contestants had better watch out!