In 2010, Eric was a highly obese man who weighed 340 pounds. His weight caused him numerous health problems. He was diagnosed with Type-II diabetes, high blood sugar, and incredibly high blood pressure. In fact, doctors didn’t give him much time to live. They expected his body to break down as a result of his obesity. Despite this harsh reality, Eric wasn’t fazed and wasn’t motivated to change his lifestyle and eating habits. But everything changed when he boarded a flight. His flight was delayed because the flight attendant could not find a seat belt extension to fit him on the plane. This was a shocking experience that left a scar. Eric knew he had to change his life. Once he returned home, he immediately contacted a nutritionist in a desperate attempt to turn his life around. She gave him a piece of unusual advice. While she did help him correct his diet, she also encouraged him to go to a local shelter and adopt a dog. A dog would force Eric to be active, and Eric followed her instructions. But even he could not have expected things to work out this well.. Eric adopted a middle-aged dog at the shelter that was obese like himself. Together, the two embarked an incredible road to recovery, and their lives changed forever. Watch the video below to hear more about their story. Source
