Q&A
STATS
What's your name? BrandonWhat's your age?20
What's your hometown?Canton, Ohio
What's your height?5'6
What's your weight?225
What's your relationship status? Single
PERSONALS
What is your heaviest weight?235-245Was there a moment when you realized you had to change?When I was diagnosed with diabetes at 15 years old
What are your biggest health concerns? My type 2 diabetes and the extra glasses I don't need
Did you ever feel like giving up? What made you keep going? Most times I do feel like giving up but the thought of my grandma keeps me going
FOOD
What food do you like? I love meatballs, any flavored sauceWhat food do you dislike? I really dislike fruits and vegetables
Do you have any obsessions? If so, What are they? No obsessions I just love food
What's your favorite junk food?Cheese popcorn
What food can't you live without?Meatballs
DANCE
What's your favorite dance? I really don't have one Do you have a fun/crazy dance story?I ripped my pants off at my uncle's wedding reception
What was dancing like at your prom? Dancing was different, A lot of Lean wit it Rock wit going on
Who's a better dancer: J Lo, Madonna, or Beyonce? I love me some Beyonce, but J-lo is a better Dancer
What's your favorite song to dance to? Most songs with a catchy beat and most songs with a dance to go to it.
EXERCISE & WEIGHT LOSS
What do you think will be the hardest part of this challenge? The Change in my eating habits
What are your long term goals for yourself? To lose weight and maintain it
Are there any exercises that you enjoy?No, not really
What are your least favorite exercises?Mostly running and glute workouts
Did you have previous failed diets?Yes, hip hop abs, taebo
FAMILY & FRIENDS
Have your family & friends beensupportive in the process? For the most part
Who is your go to person for support? My mother, brother, my cousin Sharayna, and my cousin Bruce
Are there other overweight people in your family?Yes, quite a few
What's the best advice you've been given? Keep being yourself and one day you will make a girl very happy
Who are your heroes?My Grandmother and Grandfather
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