Though she was a dancer as a little girl and competitive in high school sports, she gained her "freshman 50" in college and has been a yo-yo dieter ever since. She learned emotional eating habits from her mother, a diabetic who craved sweets and used food to both celebrate and commiserate. Losing her mother unexpectedly to heart disease last March has inspired her to embark on a mental and physical makeover, to prevent the onset of diseases that still plague her family. She is glowing on the inside, but wants to be radiant on her wedding day and walk down the aisle with confidence -- in a fabulous strapless gown -- to meet her best friend and the man of her dreams.

Damien and Nicole are creative, ambitious professionals who are devoted to each other and determined to challenge anyone, anytime, anywhere! Fiercely competitive, they are an attractive engaged couple focused on their future and committed to creating a healthy lifestyle they can stick to. Their playful personalities, perhaps their most endearing quality, may also be their secret weapon, making them a force to be reckoned with.