Hometown: Alameda, California
Occupation: Television producer
Jennifer Rumple has accomplished every goal she has set for herself except one – losing weight. At 39
years old and 330 lbs., she says that even those closest to her don't have a clue as to how much her
weight really bothers her.
Jennifer was born and raised with her older sister in Indianapolis, Indiana,
and started gaining weight when she was eight years old, eventually reaching 215 lbs. after eighth grade.
She lost 50 lbs. before her freshman year of high school, but started gaining weight again after she
graduated.
Jennifer has overcome many challenges. She put herself through college working a full-time
job and several part-time jobs while earning her journalism degree at Indiana University. She could not
walk or use the right side of her body after a car accident in 1995, but overcame that as well.
Now
Jennifer is ready to triumph over obesity, and looks forward to shopping in regular stores, travelling on a
plane without a seat belt extension, running with her dog, dancing, kite surfing, bike riding and just
taking an active role in her own life.
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