Get Inspired: Ria Diy and her Amazing Weight Loss Journey

Simply the Best – The Luisa Marshall Show

Shaw Multicultural Digital Channel 116
Mondays at 10:30am & 9:00pm Primetime

Episode Details:
Aired on April 8th, 2013 at 10:30am & 9:00pm

ALL NEW – Simply the Best – Get Inspired: Ria Diy and her Amazing Weight Loss Journey.

Ria shares her inspiring story from a victim of bullying to an amazing weight loss journey. Her biggest dream is to inspire people to chase their dreams. At age 14, Ria decided to take the challenge of image consultant Debbie Arkoncel to pursue her dream to be a singer and musician. Ria talks about why she gained so much weight and what she did to finally look leaner and healthier. Debbie talks about inspiring Ria to be determined to gradually reach her goal.

From size 15 down to size 3. Here’s a story of Ria’s determination and positive motivation with no pop, no sugar and no junk food to a marvelous healthier and happier lifestyle.This is for everybody! Plus a special performance from Ria.

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Words from Luisa

Last February, a good friend of mine Debbie Arkoncel called me after she watched Simply the Best’s Let’s Stop Bullies episode. The episode was about victims of bullying because of their size and how they turned around their lives and became advocates for anti-bullying. She was so excited to send me the story about local teen singer Ria Diy and her amazing weight loss journey.

More than a year ago, I recall watching this young lady performing with a group. About nine months ago, she was listening to me intently as I spoke in front of young talents of various ages during a workshop about the importance of being prepared for auditions. Although quiet and meek at that time, I noticed her humble smile and subdued enthusiasm.

When I met Ria last week, I was so surprised. This girl looks so stunningly lean and beautiful. During the interview, she’s confident, funny and full of life. She’s really a breath of fresh air. She talks about how she decided to eat healthy and asked the help of image consultant Debbie Arkoncel to lose the unnecessary pounds. In my opinion, Ria is a good role model for many young girls who have dreams of their own to courageously face their problems, take full control of their lives and to keep a positive attitude.