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Story diet’s man I’ am Carlo Cangelli and I walk on the November 2 New York Marathon. What my story is a bit unique is the fact that I was severely obese at the age of 21. I no longer even fit in the seats on buses and trams. At that moment I realized that I had to lose weight. I knew I had to change my life. I joined Weight Watchers in 2003 and weighed 150 kilograms at that time. Slowly I began my diet and my lifestyle change. It was not always easy or without setbacks, but I did it. The weight loss continued up to the point where I’m at now, a healthy weight of 86 kilograms. I am also the last 2 years back which started moving. In the beginning I could with difficulty sustain two minutes on the treadmill. Through my persistence I now walk 4 to 5 days per week.

The energy that I once needed for my heavy body in motion, I now use to keep fit – I’ve now almost every day. Running is part of my life. It’s amazing what all walk for my body does. It keeps me fit and gives me a great feeling. If I do not walk, I feel even not so good. Regular running makes me less nervous and a more balanced person. After the walk I’m more relaxed, both physically and mentally. Hours on end at a steady pace over fantastic scenery walking is relaxing, it really brings a kind of peace in my life. Since I walk, I have some dreams and goals in my view, like a marathon in under four hours ahead of time. To overlook such a major event stimulates me and gives the passionate commitment to my training. It keeps me motivated to run longer and faster. A contest like the NYC Marathon is the ultimate goal, a life dream come true. It’s just great for this marathon. I was a few years ago, less than a minute jog and now I walk a marathon in under 3:30. I’m proud of myself and feeling that I missed quite a while in my life. It feels great to say that I can run a marathon.

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