Every weight loss story looks different. For some, it takes a scary diagnosis from a doctor to motivate change; for others, it takes prompting from a friend or family member; still others describe just having a day where they look in the mirror and know they’re ready to step up.
For William Guinn Jr., his weight loss journey started with a dream.
The father of four from Texas, has always dreamed of joining the U.S. Army, but at 460 lbs last year, he was well over the weight limit.
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So William hit the gym.
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William started working out 6 days a week, sometimes for hours. With the help of a nutritionist, he began to see a change.
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After 14 months of blood sweat and tears, William had transformed!
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In just over a year, he managed to shed 230lbs… that’s half his body weight!
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Not only is William now leading a much healthier life, but now his dream has finally come true. On Thursday, William was officially sworn in to the Army in a ceremony in Dallas.
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Congratulations, William!
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