I was not getting the recreation jobs I wanted or needed because of my weight.

Rossy was determined to lose the weight she had slowly been putting on since the birth of her four year old son.

Every single physical problem I had, including Grave's Disease went away!

I had a meniscal tear with osteoarthritis in my knee that had me walking with a cane. I have never had any surgery and for me that wasn’t an option I was willing to accept.

I don’t wake up coughing at night anymore. I can jump, run and jog! My skin glows, my eyes are clear, and my hair is softer.

The experience of dying at 58 years old accompanied by thoughts of never seeing my sons again, not completing my unfinished plans and promises...

Everyone deserves health, worth and longevity. You just have to top making excuses and do it. Remember: You control the food so stop letting food control you.

Read Michael's full story of how he improved his medical conditions and now has the blood pressure of an athlete.

I was tired of my nickname, Meaty, and everyone calling me fat or poking jokes about my weight and assuming I was lazy because I was overweight.