Way of life
April 25, 2023 | 6:21 p.m.
He’s just a big loser.
A German has lost 360 pounds – and he shares his own tips and tricks for others to get healthy.
Michael Mehler, 38, tipped the scales at over 570 pounds and wore a 10XL shirt. He decided it was time for a change after struggling to walk and climb stairs.
“I couldn’t walk a yard without losing my breath and sweating,” Mehler told Southwest News Service.
“It was really a horrible experience and I thought I was going to die, even my blood pressure was skyrocketing.”
In February 2020, he began his weight loss journey by undergoing bariatric sleeve surgery, where doctors will remove part of your stomach, according to the Cleveland clinic.
The warehouse worker lost a ton of weight almost instantly from the operation, but was also able to lose even more by exercising – which he says is the real secret to weight loss. weight.
“I experienced the most drastic weight loss after changing my diet and exercising regularly,” he said.
Over the past few years, Mehler has lost tons of weight and wears size XXL shirts.
Prior to her weight loss journey, Mehler recalled eating about six to eight buns for breakfast, topped with marmalade, Nutella and German cold cuts.
For lunch, he would eat two whole pizzas and a kebab, and when it was dinnertime, Mehler would munch on four to six fast food burgers.
Now he tries to focus on his protein intake as much as possible – stating that his diet consists of porridge with whey protein and berries for breakfast; rice, chicken and vegetables for lunch; and wholemeal bread with tuna for dinner.
“Change up your diet and try at first to focus on counting your calories or just write down a protocol of what you eat in a day,” he suggested. “There will come a quick realization that it’s just too many calories for your size.”
Between his meals, he often eats snacks such as protein bars or fruit.
Now, her slender figure has made all the difference to her overall well-being, especially her mental health.
“I’m not depressed anymore. I don’t have as much anxiety anymore because of my tumor treatment,” Mehler told SWNS. “But of course I also feel a lot more comfortable in my body now.”
But really, he claimed, the key to weight loss is actually exercise.
“Plain and simple, you have to start exercising, whatever sport you choose,” he said.
After her surgery, Mehler began training six times a week for about three to four hours. He would complete two hours of strength training and two hours of cardio.
However, after losing all that weight, Mehler struggles with loose skin. He is scheduled for the procedure on May 15, but since it is not covered by his insurance, he launched a GoFundMe page to help pay for it.
He has a goal of over $21,900.
Mehler shared her current diet and exercise plan with SWNS, for those looking to make a change.
Mehler’s exercise routine:
- Monday – Chest
- Tuesday – Return
- Wednesday – Legs
- Thursday – Shoulders
- Friday – Arms
Mehler’s Old Regime:
- Breakfast – Six to eight rolls with a spread
- Lunch – Two pizzas and a doner kebab
- Dinner – Four to six cheeseburgers
Mehler’s current diet:
- Breakfast – Porridge
- Lunch – Chicken, rice and vegetables
- Dinner – Two slices of whole grain bread, tuna or salmon and vegetables
- Beverages – Protein Shake
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