In 2008-2009 I lost over 200 pounds while a member of Weight Watchers. I would go to weekly meetings and would participate each time. I loved it so much that I really wanted to be a “leader”, which is the person who runs the meetings. I asked about it and they told me that I could not. The “goal” weight for a man my height was 165 pounds. After losing over 220 pounds I was happy at 198. I told them I worked out so I had some muscle and I would even get a doctor’s note. They told me no. I was bummed out. There was no way I ever wanted to be 165 pounds. This is the only job I have ever been rejected for because of my weight. Over the last five years I have told my story. I have tried to do it in a non condescending way. People have told me that it has helped them. I have helped other people get their stories out. I have inspired some people who have made it on television to tell their own weight loss stories. To write books. To be the person they always wanted to be. And I never weighed 165 pounds. So I am telling you this for one reason… Never let anyone tell you that you cannot be a leader because of your weight.
Posted on: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 01:48:30 +0000