My name is Rony Peña I am 32 years old, I am Dominican and I live in New York. When I was a child, my parents moved to the United States, and I found myself needing to spend many hours at school because they could not take care of me at home. The food they gave me where I was studying was not healthy as it is in many of the schools. I consumed too much flour, fried chicken, and sugar-laden foods, sodas and fruits in syrup. I ate everything they had in the cafeteria and apparently I was a "" happy chubby little guy."" When high school came, everything changed. Girls, clubbing, pool parties were all there, and I was always covered from head to toe because I felt ashamed. I was terrified that they would see my 220 pounds just hanging there. I preferred to say that I was allergic to the sun – perfect excuse to keep my shirt on! Interestingly enough, the love I have for food is so great that I became a Chef. I said to myself that if I want to lose weight and be healthy I have to change the way I eat. I could not be the ""chubby chef"" and promote healthy food. So like magic, Yes You Can! came into my life! My transformation started with the Transformation Kit. I cook my own dishes and those for my clients using the Yes You Can! Nutrition Guide! That guide is my best ally! I've dropped 50 pounds. Today, I'm in the best time of my life! I'm a Yes You Can! Coach who dreams of having a healthy cooking show! Fight for your dreams! Yes You Can!.