Man Loses More Than 400 Pounds – How He Did It
July 14, 2009 by Jeanne
David Smith used to weigh 650lbs but he is now down to a healthy 220lbs and he did it the old-fashioned way. His story is chronicled in the TLC documentary, 650-lb Virgin, which I happened to watch last weekend. He said that he considered having gastric bypass surgery but he also thought about suicide. In the end, I’m so glad that he chose to try diet and exercise and, after reaching out to a local TV station, he found the trainer who changed his life. It really brought tears to my eyes!
He talked with Today show host, Matt Lauer, about …read more