A man grappling with morbid obesity, initially weighing 700lbs, has achieved a remarkable transformation, shedding an impressive 70% of his body weight.
Sal Paradiso, 39, from Tampa, Florida, made a life-changing decision to drastically cut down his daily calorie intake of 10,000 calories, leading to a weight loss of 485lbs (34.6st). His lowest weight reached 200lbs.Recounting his journey, Sal revealed that by the age of 31, he faced severe mobility issues due to his addiction to fast food. Alarmed by doctors warning him about the potential threat to his life, Sal took charge of his health. He lost 280lbs (20st) through diet and exercise before opting for bariatric surgery, further reducing his weight by 195lbs (14st).
Reflecting on his past, Sal described a sedentary lifestyle fueled by a diet of high-calorie snacks and colossal meals, averaging between 5,000 and 10,000 calories daily. His wake-up call came with a stark warning about his life expectancy, propelling him to change his habits.
Despite the death of his father at a young age, Sal’s weight continued to spiral out of control. His commitment to change led him to adopt a low-carb, high-protein diet, cutting his daily calorie intake significantly. With consistent effort and daily swimming, Sal’s weight dropped to 550lbs (39st) by 2015.
Following a successful bariatric surgery, which involved a gastric sleeve procedure, Sal continued to shed weight, reaching 430lbs (30st). However, excess skin became a discomfort, prompting him to pursue skin removal surgery, a costly endeavor. A stroke of luck came when Sal joined a weight-loss reality TV show, “Skin Tight,” securing three operations in 2018 that removed 37lbs of excess skin.
Since then, Sal’s weight has stabilized around 225lbs (16st), marking a new lease on life. Grateful for the transformation, he now enjoys activities and experiences that were once impossible during his heavier days, expressing happiness and contentment at his current weight.