Obese Texas woman who was told she was too big to have children sheds 151lbs

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Hannah Myers, 27, from Austin Texas, was told by doctors that it would be dangerous for her to get pregnant because she weighed 310lbs
The sales executive's fertility struggles were causing friction in her marriage, so she vowed to lose weight
Hannah started her journey on the ABC show Extreme Weight Loss with the help of trainers Chris and Heidi Powell
After a year of transformation, she shed 151lbs from her 5'7" frame, weighing in at 159lbs

Published: 09:54 EST, 9 September 2015 | Updated: 10:04 EST, 9 September 2015

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An obese woman who was told by doctors that she was too heavy to have children has managed to overcome her addiction to food to lose 151lbs, so she and her husband can start a family.

Hannah Myers, from Austin, Texas, was 310lbs when doctors told her it would be too dangerous for her to get pregnant because of her size, news which came as a bitter blow to the 27-year-old who was eager to start a family. But it was only after her fertility issues started to put a wedge between her and her husband, Matt, that Hannah vowed to lose weight and save her marriage.

The sales executive started her physical and emotional journey on Extreme Weight Loss, getting her 5'7" frame down to 159lbs over the course of one year with the help of the ABC Show's trainers Chris and Heidi Powell.

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Fit and fabulous: Hannah, Myers, 27, from Austin, Texas, weighed 310lbs (left) before getting down to 159lbs (right) after a year working with Extreme Weight Loss trainers Chris and Heidi Powell

Breaking point: The successful sales executive explained that she wanted to lose weight because doctors told her she was too heavy to safely get pregnant

At the start of the show, Hannah explained that her poor eating habits stemmed from her difficult childhood.

After her parents divorced, her mother started working the night shift as a nurse. In order to work late into the night, Hannah's mom took sleeping pills to sleep during the day - often leaving her daughter to fend for herself.

Hannah recalled trying to make her own meals when she was 10-years-old, noting that she would pour ketchup into a coffee mug and eat it because it 'tasted good'.

And by the time Extreme Weight Loss trainer Heidi traveled to Austin to surprise Hannah and tell her she has been chosen for the transformation of a lifetime, it was revealed that her weight had spiraled to 310lbs.

Family friction: Hannah's fertility issues were driving a wedge between her and her husband Matt (left)

Happier times: Hannah, who is pictured with Matt on their wedding day, hoped that losing weight would help her start a family and ultimately save her marriage

Following Hannah’s first weigh-in, the two headed University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center where Hannah would be staying for the first 90-days of boot camp.

Upon her arrival, Chris and Heidi gave Hannah the challenge of losing 80lbs in three months, pushing her into a gruelling workout schedule in the hopes of motivating her to get started on her goal.

During one of her most challenging workouts, the trainers had her take the weight of a medicine ball and squat with it and then throw it over her head.

Hannah had to repeat this move 150 times, and while she struggled to complete the workout, Chris also got to the root of her emotional issues.

'With this rep I want you to tell me one place you have fallen short in life,' he asked her.

Moment of truth: Hannah can't help but cry when she looks at her body in the mirror

First step: When Heidi surprised Hannah in Austin and had her do her fist weigh-in, it was revealed that her weight had spiraled to 310lbs

'Starting a family,' Hannah replied tearfully.

Heidi continued to press her, asking: 'Did you let your husband down? Are you letting your husband down every day?'

And Hannah admitted that she was.

When Chris asked her what else she regretted, Hannah said that her husband is selling is car because she couldn't fit into it anymore.

Healthier life: During her 90 days at boot camp, Hannah, who can be seen walking up stadium steps, started to embrace outdoor actitivies

Huge setback: Halfway through boot camp, Hannah broke her foot and had to rely on a scooter to get around

'You know for Hannah this challenge was about so much more then throwing a ball over a net,' Heidi told the cameras. 'This was about Hannah actually digging deep and putting all of her regrets out on the table.'

Heidi told Hannah that in order for her to transform physically and emotionally, she needed to take all of her regrets and get rid of them.

However, Hannah had more challenges ahead. Halfway through boot camp, she broke her left foot, derailing many of her workouts and casting doubt over her ability to ever achieve her goal weight.

Refusing to accept defeat however, Chris and Heidi adjusted their client’s workouts so that she wouldn’t need to spend time on her feet.

And whenever she needed to get around, Hannah was forced to rely on a scooter, which allowed her to elevate her broken foot – while still using her healthy one.

Amazing start: Even though she broke her foot, Hannah still managed to lose 86lbs in three months (right)

Slow and steady: During the second phase of her journey, Hannah struggled with her diet and only lost 19lbs (left), however, got back on track and lost another 30lbs before her nine month weigh-in (right)

Despite her difficulties, Hannah still managed to blow past her weight loss goal, shedding a total of 86lbs in just three months.

Hannah then headed home for the second phase of her journey, however, it was back in Austin that her addiction to food resurfaced. The trainers caught her cheating on her diet by indulging in unhealthy junk foods, all of which she was supposed to be avoiding in favor of lean, green menu options.

Frustrated at her lack of commitment, Heidi and Chris were even more disappointed when Hannah returned from Austin for her 180-day weigh-in, having managed to lose a measly 19lbs.

Thankfully, Hannah's dedication was reinvigorated during phase three, and she focused on kick-starting the active lifestyle that she had always wanted to share with her husband Matt.

New woman: Hannah's friends and family were amazed by her transformation, and when she got on the scale after her year long journey, she learned that she had lost 151lbs

Cheer for the champion: Hannah, who is 5'7", weighed in at 159lbs, flaunting her new body in a figure-hugging dress

Better than ever: Hannah's husband Matt joined her on stage for a kiss in celebration of her weight loss

She even stepped up her game another notch in order to complete a challenge of kayaking, biking and running to win activities for their vacation.

Hannah's vow to be active and follow her diet also enabled her to shed another 30lbs. But at 175lbs, she hadn't hit her goal yet.

For her final reveal, a year after she started her journey, Hannah stunned her family and friends when she walked on the stage wearing a figure-hugging dress that showed off her trim physique.

When she hopped on the scale, she was ecstatic to learn that over the course of a year she lost almost half of her body weight, clocking in at 159lbs.

Matt also joined her on stage and gave her a big kiss in celebration of her tremendous weight loss.