THE BIGGEST LOSER -- Episode 909 -- Pictured: (l-r) Sherry, Stephanie -- Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC

Sherry Johnston may have been eliminated from The Biggest Loser, but she’s still feeling like a winner today.

Not only is she closing in on her goal weight of 105 pounds (just 28 pounds to go), but she has also gotten a new lease on life because of her weight loss. All this because her daughter Ashley wanted to participate on the show.

Johnston has entirely transformed herself not only from Loser, but with a regime that would put military soldiers to shame – in the gym at 5:00 a.m. for two hours, then work, then more exercise to end her day. And she’s committed to staying on the right track. If that means giving up fattening foods forever, so be it. Johnston has learned to get her food fix with healthy alternatives like her personal fav, a meg-shift pizza.

Now she’s looking toward the future and crossing her fingers hoping that her daughter Ashley continues her weight-loss journey on the program.

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Sherry Johnston’s journey from tragedy to triumph.

Why Sherry Johnston believes you should never give up on your dreams.

Sherry Johnston’s recipe for healthy pizza.

Why Sherry Johnston is happy she’s inspiring others to lose weight.

The Biggest Loser continues tonight, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.