Man counted calories, watched 40 pounds go

Courtesy CNN.com - Health  Fri, 07/18/2008 - 7:23am

Sujit Bhattacharya that knew he felt sluggish and had trouble putting on his socks and shoes. One day, when he tried on a pair of size 30 shorts, his wife pointed out that they fit only under his belly.

But it took bad news from his doctor, and a hard time from friends, to motivate him to get to a healthier weight.



 

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