find out if baltimore can be a grandprix city. >>> as a mother, wife, daughter, it often seems we are always taking care of everyone else. if you don't take control of your own health and life things can really quickly go spiraling out of control. tonight we have tips on how you can take control. >> how are you today? >>i'm good. >> reporter: she feels better physically and mentally these days. with the help of her physician she's taking control of her life. >> when my third son was born i ralelized that i had forgotten about me. >> reporter: two years ago she underwent gastric bypass surgery. >> i weigh half of what i used to weigh. my life is completely different. it changes everything about your life. it changes what you are willing to do and what you feel like you can do. it was a big step in it takes my life to the next level. i really feel like it gave me back to me. >> reporter: the doctor says you may not have to do something as drastic as surgery to take control of your life but women need to take better care of themselves. start with getting rid of stress. >> keep your meals