Losing weight can feel impossible, and it takes a toll on our physical and emotional well-being. But it is possible, and sometimes, real-life examples can be the most inspiring. One such example is Casey King, a reality star who weighed 845 pounds at his heaviest. But through sheer determination and hard work, he managed to lose two-thirds of his body weight.

Casey King’s journey started when he appeared on TLC’s reality show, “Family by the Ton.” He had always been a “big kid,” and by the time he graduated from high school, he weighed 300 pounds. Instead of taking control of his eating habits, he continued to work in restaurants and indulge in unhealthy fast food.

As his weight increased, Casey faced difficulties in carrying out routine activities like bathing. His size prevented him from fitting into a standard shower or bathtub, forcing him to use an outdoor trough to clean himself. It was a challenging and humiliating process for him.

But then, something changed. Casey had a shift in mindset, and his life started heading toward a better side. He started a strict diet and workout routine and underwent surgery to reduce the size of his stomach. This surgery helped him drop from 711 pounds to 525 pounds. He remained loyal to his new healthy lifestyle routines, even if they were difficult at first.

Casey also secured employment at Home Depot, which helped him remain active. He now weighs 250 pounds and wants to lose 25 more. He also plans to have surgery to remove the extra skin hanging from his arms, chest, and stomach.

Casey’s story is truly inspiring. If you admire his disciplined personality and want to read more incredible stories, check out some of our inspirational articles.