Rob Gillett, nicknamed "The Human Donut," was morbidly obese and unable to leave the house. He had sleep apnea and had already had a mini-stroke. In 17 months he lost 179 kilos.
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Rob Gillett when he weighed 258 kilos.
“Making the decision to lose weight was not easy as I knew I had to face my demons. I still can't believe I've lost the same amount of weight as two grown men. "
In just 17 months, he lost 70 percent of his body weight.
“I was aware that I was to blame for my situation but the reality is that food was not the underlying problem. I was struggling with deep-seated problems and was using food to ease the pain. "
“Now I look back and I can't believe I had put my life in danger. Sleep apnea was terrifying and the reality is that I could have died at any moment. "
Rob hopes his weight loss inspires other people to realize that they, too, can lose weight.
“Currently I go to the gym at 5 in the morning and exercise five days a week. My life has radically changed. "
One of the directors of LighterLife said: “Rob has worked so hard to lose weight that he is a true example of self-improvement. We have worked together for over 16 months and are impressed with your commitment to the LighterLife program. He has seen this entire experience as a real opportunity for change and has been very supportive of the other patients in his group sessions. The best thing for me is watching Rob grow into a confident and assertive young man who enjoys life. He has the opportunity to experience the teenage years that he could not enjoy and build a better and healthier future for himself. "
Definitely impressive, it is an example of persevering and reaching and we all have that ability, don't let your own demons tell you that you can't.