How a Friendship Helped Two Men Lose over 100 Lbs Each

A Reddit user, who goes by the name eccentricfather, shared his lifelong weight loss journey along with his best friend on the platform. Together, the two men lost a total of over 100 lbs each, going from 300 pounds to 170 pounds. The transformation took them five years, and the best part is that they did it together.

One of their major milestones was running a half marathon together. They wore matching Hawaiian shirts in 2011 and medals in 2014 as they crossed the finish line. Eccentricfather credits his friend for keeping him motivated through the journey. They used to hang out on a sun porch together, and now they run together.

The Reddit post received 252 upvotes and several comments congratulating the two men for their hard work and dedication. People were touched by their friendship and how they both pushed each other to become healthier.

Eccentricfather revealed that their first official race was a Zombie Run event because his big joke when he was overweight was that the only way he would ever run was if he was being chased by zombies. His friend even bought him a shirt to commemorate the fun run as their first race.

The story of eccentricfather and his best friend serves as an inspiration to people who are struggling with their weight. It shows that with determination, hard work, and a supportive friend or community, losing weight and being healthier is possible. Find a workout buddy or join an accountability group for your weight loss journey and see the difference it makes.