Online support group helps Los Alamitos man lose 161 pounds

In just over two years, Eric Gonzales has lost 161 pounds.
It took a lot of determination, fortitude and willpower. And, it took a village.
When a family crisis threw his life into disarray last summer, the Los Alamitos resident could no longer afford his Weight Watchers membership. He shared his situation on Connect, the company’s virtual support group, intending to sign off.
Eric Gonzales, 34, at his home in in Los Alamitos on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018 has lost 161-lbs and is even being fea