'I lost half my body weight': one woman's journey to wellness

Karen Hardy
Updated October 19 2020 - 3:46pm, first published October 18 2020 - 12:00am
Anna Van Dyken before and after she lost 70kg. Picture: Supplied
Anna Van Dyken before and after she lost 70kg. Picture: Supplied

At her heaviest, Anna Van Dyken couldn't get down on the floor to play with her young son Ethan because she couldn't get back up again. She couldn't walk across the road to play in the park, or kick a ball with him, couldn't do any number of normal family activities. She weighed 143 kilograms.

Karen Hardy

Karen Hardy

Canberra Times lifestyle reporter

I've covered a few things here at The Canberra Times over the years, from sport to education. But now I get to write about the fun stuff - where to eat, what to do, places to go, people to see. Let me know about your favourite things. Email: karen.hardy@canberratimes.com.au