Chesley Gleason’s Uplifting Story

April 9th, 2007

H3I helped me to get my life back from the brink of destruction. The fact that I lost over 200 lbs is just a by-product of living out this impossible dream. It was August 2006, and I was about to complete the Next Level Fitness triathlon in 100 degree weather. Tears of joy mixed with sweat streamed down my face as I ran toward the finish line. It happened to be in front of the main entrance — the same doorway I could barely drag my huge, unhealthy body through the summer before. The scene was surreal as my thoughts drifted back to that first day and the string of events that led me to this moment of personal triumph….

Read the rest of Chesley’s amazing story of strength and grace on the H3I website, on Chesley’s page.

Entry Filed under: Weight Loss, Body Image - Self Talk, Making Choices