The Face of OH: Introducing Jackie Guerra

Whether you know her as Jennifer Lopez's drum-playing sister in the movie, Selena, or from her inspirational memoir, Under Construction: How I've Gained and Lost Hundreds of Pounds and Millions of Dollars, on the radio as the host of Workin It, as the gregarious host of the Style Network's You're Invited or on the DIY Network's Jewelry Making, her tireless social action, her stand-up comedy work, her speaking engagements, chances are you know Jackie Guerra. Soon, you'll have the chance to know her even better.
 
Jackie is on a mission—to help OH help you become all you can be. It comes as no surprise that the woman who blends equal parts talent and compassion to create her unique mix of celebrity would take her own 170-pound weight loss and turn it into an opportunity to help others suffering from obesity. After undergoing her weight-loss surgery in 2004, Jackie knew she had to get involved: "Obesity is a disease from which too many Americans suffer. I want to be part of the cure for those who are suffering, but also part of the cure for the cultural ill of blame and shame."
 
That cure begins with ObesityHelp. Rallying the crowds at OH events across the country, Jackie's message is simple: "Weight loss surgery is a tool, unlike the way that the media often portrays it—as if it were like a car wash: you go in at 300 pounds and magically come out at 130 pounds. Nothing could be further from the truth. Weight loss surgery is not the end of your journey, but rather the first step in taking responsibility for the quality of your life."
 
Jackie understands the work, courage and dedication required to transform a life, because she's revolutionized her own. It is thrilling for her to see others do the same: "Talk about being reborn! The folks that I am privileged to meet at ObesityHelp’s events are celebrating and dancing and exercising and getting jobs and learning and discovering and becoming the people that they are capable of being without all of the excess baggage—literally!"
 
Jackie is committed to OH's mission, and she brings to OH her passion, experience and unique voice. According to her, ObesityHelp.com is the much-needed "safe place" where people can come to be educated, empowered and encouraged, and she’s proud to be a part: "I am honored to serve as spokesperson for ObesityHelp." As someone who is no stranger to breaking the silence when it comes to the people she believes in, Jackie's voice and commitment, like her message, are clear and unwavering. She is committed to this community—a community that, like Jackie, "lives like they mean it."

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