Laura talks about the major weight loss she had to overcome to live at her present weight. Starting out her career as a Plus size model and designer, she attached the body change and shared this information in her Book Commit To Get Fit: Find the Secret to your Own True and Everlasting Weight Loss. She is committed to helping other woman conquer the weight issue. Not only to loose it but to keep it off. She has maintained her present weight for over 17 years.