He used to weigh 1,234 pounds. Now after two years of diet, exercise, and medical care ABC News reports Manuel Uribe has dropped more than 520 pounds and he’s determined to shed many more.
Has anyone else been following this story? It caught my attention when I read Manuel had gained so much weight that he couldn’t even leave his bed for years. How awful would that be?
He’s still bedridden, but things are definitely getting better. A year after Manuel started his diet and exercise routine he left his room for the first time in five years – his bed was taken outside, just in front of his home in Monterrey, Mexico.
And now Manuel is engaged to Claudia Solis (that’s her in the picture). His goal is to one day be able to walk again… and walk Claudia down the aisle.
Manuel’s doctors want him to lose a total of 1,000 pounds. He’s more than halfway there! You can do it, Manuel!
I love this story – it’s so inspirational. And to know he has found love makes me smile.
An amazing story…first of all how does one get to such an incredible weight!? Secondly great news
with the drop of weight and the ambitious goals to lose more. Nice story!
WOW That is cool! Way to go Manuel!!! You can do it!!! WHAAAOOO!!!!