Drinking after work with his colleagues was one of Brian McLaughlin's few hobbies after moving to New York. This photo shows him, right, in April 2011 with co-worker Ciaran Kenedy at a local bar.
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Drinking after work with his colleagues was one of Brian McLaughlin's few hobbies after moving to New York. This photo shows him, right, in April 2011 with co-worker Ciaran Kenedy at a local bar.
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McLaughlin reached his goal weight of 188 pounds in May 2013. He says he shed a total of 145 pounds but has since gained 5 pounds back.
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McLaughlin reached his goal weight of 188 pounds in May 2013. He says he shed a total of 145 pounds but has since gained 5 pounds back.
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To celebrate their weight loss, McLaughlin and his girlfriend, Allison Dressler, attended the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell ceremony in December 2012.
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To celebrate their weight loss, McLaughlin and his girlfriend, Allison Dressler, attended the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell ceremony in December 2012.
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A few weeks ago, McLaughlin and Dressler went on vacation to Jamaica. He says he never felt confident before about taking pictures because of his weight. On their vacation, they took a photo every day.
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A few weeks ago, McLaughlin and Dressler went on vacation to Jamaica. He says he never felt confident before about taking pictures because of his weight. On their vacation, they took a photo every day.
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McLaughlin says he is happier, not just with his weight but with his relationships. His weight loss has given him the confidence to pursue a relationship that he otherwise would have talked himself out of when he was 330 pounds, he says.
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McLaughlin says he is happier, not just with his weight but with his relationships. His weight loss has given him the confidence to pursue a relationship that he otherwise would have talked himself out of when he was 330 pounds, he says.
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