Texas teen loses 180 pounds

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Updated: 3/06 8:30 am

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Kevin Madison (NBC News)
Kevin Madison (NBC News)
DALLAS (NBC News Channel) -- Kevin Madison, a Dallas-area teenager, weighed nearly 400 pounds three years ago.

Kevin dropped 180 pounds in one year and kept the weight off. Kevin did two things to lose the weight: He changed the way he ate and stepped up his exercise routine.

Kevin first decided to lose weight after a doctor told him he was too fat to play football. But Kevin says once the weight came off, he decided to play the sport he really loved: basketball.

"It's incredible," Kevin said. "You know, I actually found something I enjoy without me even knowing that I'm losing weight."
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Madison40 - 3/10/2013 4:15 PM
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Kevin is my son & I'm very proud of him. Kevin inspired me, his mother, to lose weight as well. Once his mind was made up, there was no stopping him. Kevin even worked out with me at times^_^. I pray that my son's story will inspire others to lose weight, whether you're a little obese or morbidly obese. It can be done, but it takes a made-up mind & total committment. Losing weight naturally & in a healthy manner takes time. You don't have to stop eating, but change what you eat, the way you cook it, & the time of day you eat. Eat more fruit & vegetables, exercise & drink plenty of water. Many people lose weight, but they don't keep it off. It takes a changed lifestyle to keep the weight off. Don't give up. Stay encouraged. Let each pound you lose be your inspiration to lose more pounds. You can do it. We did it & are still doing it. GOD gave us the strength & determination, & we did the work. May GOD Bless & Keep you is my prayer. Minister Kimberly Madison(Proud Mother^_*.)

sraspusr20 - 3/6/2013 1:15 PM
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So it can be done! People (Fat People) take notes from this young boy, he did it so can everyone else.

pandalvr1970 - 3/6/2013 12:03 PM
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Good for him! He did it the natural weigh, instead of the surgica weigh
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