‘Thought I was going to die’: how a 227-pound man got rid of excess weight

‘Thought I was going to die’: how a 227-pound man got rid of excess weight

He used to eat exclusively fast food, but was able to overcome himself.

For a long time, American Zach Moore from the state of Florida weighed more than 220 kg. But even such a figure on the scale he was not particularly embarrassed, and he continued to deny himself nothing. One day Moore was in the hospital because of stomach upset, after which he decided to radically change his life. A week he suffered from severe vomiting, as a result of which he lost weight by 27 kg. This was the beginning of his weight loss story.

Pizza, hamburgers and hot dogs – the basis of the “diet”

Almost all his life, the man ate fast food. A day he could eat a pizza, four McMuffins with eggs, a couple of hamburgers, several portions of French fries and hot dogs. Moreover, Zack also was sure to drink six liters of sweet soda. Obviously, such a diet can not only cause obesity, but also cause serious stomach problems.

“Thought I was going to die.”

When Zach was admitted to the hospital, his health deteriorated so much that he even recorded a farewell video to his wife and son. The man realized how much obesity was affecting his body and really doubted that he would be able to survive. However, he decided to make every effort to lose weight. Even young Moore – at that time he was 33 years old – did not want his son to remain without a father.

Strict diet and seven-hour surgery

After Zach was discharged from the hospital, he began to completely change his lifestyle and, first of all, his diet. Giving up beef, pork and carbohydrates, the man was able to lose weight to 177 kg in a few months.

The American decided to have a gastric bypass. The operation was complex and lasted seven hours. But thanks to her already by 2015, the man lost another 100 kg. Because of the sharp weight loss, Zack’s skin sagged, which prevented training and caused noticeable discomfort. Then Moore made another operation, during which he removed excess skin with a total weight of about 5 kg.

New life

Now the man is engaged in farming. He breeds ducks, chickens, goats and horses. Moore also grows his own vegetables, which he uses in his diet – beans, tomatoes and cabbage. And from products that contain soy, wheat and sugar, Zach refused.

By the way, the man managed to get in shape without heavy physical exertion. According to him, there was no gym near his house. Keeping himself in shape helps him to eat right.

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