At my heaviest, I weighed 360 pounds, which got in the way of my job as a firefighter. I lost weight by paying attention to what I ate.

"Since I lost 140 pounds, people have not recognized me. They’re shocked because they’ve seen me as super heavy, and now, within the space of a year, I’m much thinner."

"My weight loss has changed my life. I am healthier and happier. Best of all, I feel more energetic and effective as a volunteer firefighter."

"I had shortness of breath and a sense of being uncomfortable with myself. Nevertheless, in 2018, I felt motivated enough to volunteer as a firefighter in my town."

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