A UK man has shared his inspiring journey of losing 100lbs (45 kg) in less than a year after struggling with a devastating blow. Luke Ash, from Blaengarw, Wales, fell into depression after his longtime best friend had died. Luke received the disturbing news in the morning of Aug. 3, 2019. His best friend since school, Ryan James, had taken his own life at the age of 23. The tragic event caused mental turmoil which led to depression. Speaking in an interview with The Epoch Times, Luke said that he had met Ryan while in school. “I met Ryan and his twin brother in Comprehensive state school when I was about 12/13,” Luke said. The sudden death of his friend caused him to spiral into a mental battle that made him lose interest in everything he enjoyed doing. In the months that followed, he could only find peace in eating …