For the past five months, I have been working for the business department here 

at Channel 4.  In the time that I have worked here I have moved from being the 

office assistant, to an accounts specialist, and now to a staff accountant.  I 

take care of the accounts payable and accounts receivable for two stations; one 

in Shreveport, LA and the other in Beaumont, TX.

Last summer I graduated college from UCA with a major in marketing and started 

my career as an advertising traffic manager for an international company.  That 

was short lived due to the slowing economy.  Since I was the newest full time 

employee and the company needed to make budget cuts I was laid off.  In the six 

month stint of being unemployed I began gaining weight.  I have never been a 

skinny person, but I have also never been this heavy.  My energy level and 

motivation have slowed and I have felt like I have been missing out on a lot 

life has to offer.

I decided to sign up for Arkansas Fit 4 Life to not only help to change my 

appearance, but also to change my perspective.  I feel I have the determination 

and drive to become a fit person and begin living the life I was meant to live.  

With the guidance of a professional and the support of the other participants, I 

truly think this will be a life change program for me.