At his heaviest in 2010, Tyrone Garrett weighed 335 pounds. Even though he was only in his mid-20s, his blood pressure and cholesterol were dangerously high. He showed off his weight loss for CNN's iReport.com, going "<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fireport.cnn.com%2Fdocs%2FDOC-943600">From flab to swag</a>."
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At his heaviest in 2010, Tyrone Garrett weighed 335 pounds. Even though he was only in his mid-20s, his blood pressure and cholesterol were dangerously high. He showed off his weight loss for CNN's iReport.com, going "From flab to swag."
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Garrett says he decided to get healthy to make sure he was around for his daughter, London.
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Garrett says he decided to get healthy to make sure he was around for his daughter, London.
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Garrett began going to the gym when his girlfriend told him she was pregnant. He documented his weight loss journey on Instagram.
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Garrett began going to the gym when his girlfriend told him she was pregnant. He documented his weight loss journey on Instagram.
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Between working a full-time job and two part-time ones, Garrett goes to the gym for three to four hours a day.
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Between working a full-time job and two part-time ones, Garrett goes to the gym for three to four hours a day.
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A typical breakfast includes grilled chicken, egg whites, fresh fruit and cottage cheese.
'From flab to swag' —
A typical breakfast includes grilled chicken, egg whites, fresh fruit and cottage cheese.
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For dinner, Garrett sticks with lean proteins and vegetables.
'From flab to swag' —
For dinner, Garrett sticks with lean proteins and vegetables.
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Today, Garrett weighs between 194 and 198 pounds. He says he would like to get down to 180 pounds.
'From flab to swag' —
Today, Garrett weighs between 194 and 198 pounds. He says he would like to get down to 180 pounds.
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Garrett says he wants to be a trainer one day to help motivate others.
'From flab to swag' —
Garrett says he wants to be a trainer one day to help motivate others.
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Garrett has inspired his fiancée, Whitney Hammond, to change her eating habits. She takes their daughter, London, on daily walks to stay active.
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Garrett has inspired his fiancée, Whitney Hammond, to change her eating habits. She takes their daughter, London, on daily walks to stay active.
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Garrett has one piece of advice for those who are hoping to lose weight: "Keep dreaming. And dream big."
'From flab to swag' —
Garrett has one piece of advice for those who are hoping to lose weight: "Keep dreaming. And dream big."
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