Glenn DawsonReset-U Fitness · Owner and CEO of Reset-U Fitness

The Most “Inspiring Story” You Will Hear Today

14 Jul 2019 · 1 min

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In this brief video, the speaker recounts his weight‑loss journey that began near 300 pounds. He describes severe, chronic pain that made getting out of bed difficult, and his embarrassment about his weight. Over the past year he tried numerous commercial diet programs—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Atkins—yet each yielded only modest, short‑lived results (5‑20 lb) before plateauing. After committing to a month‑long regimen that included regular gym workouts, he lost about 20 pounds, experienced markedly reduced joint and muscle pain, and regained mobility. He concludes with a motivational statement that his success proves anyone can achieve similar results.

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When I started last year, I was probably close to 300 pounds. And the first week I didn't even weigh because I was so embarrassed. But I had a ton of pain everywhere in my body. It would take me 5 to 10 minutes to get out of bed. I would cry. I did everything from Weight Watchers to Jenny Craig, Atkins, you name it. But nothing I tried had really worked. I would lose like 5 or 10 pounds, maybe 20, and then it would just stop. So after a month, I had lost 20 pounds. I'd been going to the gym. My, my muscles were not hurting. My joints were starting to feel so much better. And I think really, if I can do this, anybody can do this.