Doolittle, 52, has tried almost everything to lose weight. "I've tried Weight Watchers, South Beach, Richard Simmons, calorie counting and Nutri-System," she said.

At a height of 5'2", Doolittle's starting weight is 193 pounds and she wears a size 14 pant. "I'm a true couch potato, with a sedentary job," she said. "The activites I enjoy don't involve much movement either. I do like to walk on my lunch hour when the weather is nice, but nothing consistant."

Doolittle feels assistance from nutritional and exercise professionals might be what finally helps her drop the weight. "The prospect of working with someone one-on-one to learn how to acheive my goals is exciting," she said. "I know the motivation has to come from within me, but the benefit of having professionals guide and encourage me would be a valuable tool and such a gift."

"Lately, I've been really discouraged and dishearted, I've heavier than I've ever been and I can't wait to do this for myself," Doolittle said.