Age: 35
Height: 5'8"
Initial Weight: 165
About Sharon Torres
"I’m a single mom with two sons, and I’d like a chance to take care of myself too."
I’m a newly single mom of two sons, ages 15 and 2. I have an associates degree in business and work as an administrative assistant in credit and collections for an oil and gas firm.
September 1, 2008
Beat the Stress
I let myself get very aggravated with issues at work, so on days when there’s a lot of drama I hit the treadmill for 45 minutes and listen to music. It releases stress—that’s for sure—and I fall asleep faster. I usually go every other day throughout the week and I could completely tell a difference when I missed three days in a row.
My family has been so supportive and excited about my gym opportunity, but they do joke that they now need an appointment to see me. There are never enough hours in my day.