A morbidly obese Michigan man who grew tired of his “funny fat kid” persona embarked on a massive lifestyle overhaul, ditching his 10,000-calorie diet, losing nearly 200 pounds, and eventually competing as a bodybuilder.
David Roden, 31, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, told The Epoch Times that his story goes against “pretty much every preconceived notion” of childhood obesity.
“My dad is a cardiologist … he was a marathon runner,” Roden said. “My mom was a stay-at-home mom. I grew up with pretty much the ideal upbringing and resources, in a 7,000-square-foot house with an indoor basketball court and a full gym … my parents were very supportive, awesome beings.”…