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\nOnly four years ago, Cole Prochaska \u201cweighed as much as three men.\u201d After trading his 5,000-calorie a day diet for a pair of sneakers, the 41-year-old man walked his way to a dramatic weight loss, proudly revealing he is now the size of \u201cone person.\u201d<\/p>\n
In 2021, Florida\u2019s Cole Prochaska didn\u2019t know exactly how much he weighed, only that he tipped the scales at more than 585 pounds, the highest number the scale would measure.<\/p>\n
The man, now 41, explains he\u2019s been heavy since he was only six, and has lived a sedentary lifestyle with lots of overeating.<\/p>\n
According to Today, his \u201covereating\u201d included gorging on several bags of chips and a 12-pack of soda cans in one day. And, when he went out for fast food, he\u2019d eat five cheeseburgers or a whole pizza \u201ceasy.\u201d<\/p>\n
He estimates he was consuming about 5,000 calories a day.<\/p>\n
\u201cI felt pretty bad,\u201d Prochaska said. \u201cI would always put on a happy exterior because that\u2019s what a lot of big people do. But I was a pretty lonely person. You don\u2019t want to go to anywhere because you don\u2019t want to have to worry about fitting in the chairs and worry about having to walk very far, what you\u2019re going to wear.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also couldn\u2019t exercise as he was short of breath.<\/p>\n
When his relationship of seven years was nearing its end, Prochaska finally realized it was time to make some changes.<\/p>\n
\u201cI knew she had lost respect for me because I was just a really big person and didn\u2019t do anything, and I wasn\u2019t going anywhere in life where I needed to go,\u201d Prochaska says.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was trying to save the relationship. I didn\u2019t save the relationship, but I saved myself.\u201d
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\nStep by step
\nHis journey began with one simple step \u2013 literally. At first, he could only manage a couple of blocks, but he made a promise to himself: just keep moving. Each day, he pushed a little harder, and before he knew it, those short walks turned into a daily routine that kept him motivated.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hold myself accountable! It\u2019s the only way to take control of your life,\u201d he tweets in a post about refusing to back out of a walk due to inclement weather.<\/p>\n
Every day, no matter what, he gets in at least 10,000 steps.<\/p>\n
But walking was just the start. Determined to fuel his body the right way, he completely overhauled his diet. He cut out sweets, snacks, and chips, ditched sugary drinks in favor of water, and started counting calories to stay on track. Instead of empty carbs, he focused on a high-protein diet that gave him energy and helped build muscle.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was just me making up my mind that this is it, it\u2019s going to be a life change,\u201d he says, adding that he then leveled up with workouts at the gym. \u201cI feel so great.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2018Still trapped\u2019
\nBy 2023, Prochaska had lost about 360 pounds but admitted that he was still ashamed to share images of his new physique.<\/p>\n
\u201cThree to One. I once weighed as much as 3 men and now, I am one person\u2026It\u2019s very hard to share a shirtless picture but I\u2019ve come so far! I know it is hard for some of you to look at,\u201d Prochaska writes on the GoFundMe campaign organized to support his pricey skin removal surgeries in California.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy weight goal has been reached but my life is not complete, and it will not be complete until I can get rid of this excess skin. I must tuck extra skin in my pants and still wear loose clothing to conceal the flab\u2026I have never walked on a beach without a shirt on and always avoided pool parties. I\u2019m still trapped. Due to this extra skin,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n
Despite being self-conscious, Prochaska knew he had to share his full journey with fans and that included posting images of his sagging skin on the crowdfunding page, that so far has raised $81,226 of his $100,000 goal.<\/p>\n
\u2018Inspiring\u2019 weight loss
\nCelebrating his unbelievable transformation and the dedication it took to get there, the internet is buzzing with praise for the man, who hopes to inspire others with their goals.<\/p>\n
\u201cAbsolutely inspiring! Good luck on your journey and thank you for this kind of inspiration. I pray for your safe recovering,\u201d writes one generous donor.<\/p>\n
A second online user shares, \u201cYou\u2019re a great inspiration to many, Cole. I admire the impressive amount of dedication and sheer perseverance that you employed to get you to this place and then to keep going. Looking forward to seeing you meet your goal here.\u201d
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\nAnother adds, \u201cCole, the weight loss is awesome\u2026I don\u2019t know how much all that skin weighs\u2026but it has to be a lot. Your knees will love you even more if you lose it, so I hope this little bit helps you meet your goal!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2018Keep walking\u2019
\nAccording to Prochaska social media, he hasn\u2019t yet had the surgery, however, he did get on a plane, for the first time ever, and flew to California to meet with a plastic surgeon to discuss the skin removal surgery. He hopes that in \u201cthree to six months,\u201d he\u2019ll have his first surgery.<\/p>\n
\u201cKeep going, keep walking\u2026 You can do it. I\u2019m living proof. Let\u2019s go,\u201d he tweets from California where he\u2019s talking to his followers while strolling the streets.<\/p>\n
And if you\u2019re wondering, he insists he lost the pounds naturally. \u201cSure ozempic might work, same with gastric bypass or any other surgeries (no hate). I can guarantee that you won\u2019t be as healthy and happy as when you just put your head down and grind,\u201d he shared on X in July 2024.<\/p>\n
What do you think of Prochaska\u2019s insane weight loss? Please share your thoughts with us and then share this story with others so we can hear from them!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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