Dion Almaer, 37, has lost 115 pounds since September 2012 by experimenting with different diet and exercise methods.
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Dion Almaer, 37, has lost 115 pounds since September 2012 by experimenting with different diet and exercise methods.
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Almaer with his wife, Emily, younger son Josh, left, and older son Sam, about four years ago, before Almaer lost weight. He says he tries to be a good role model for his sons by showing them healthy eating habits.
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Almaer with his wife, Emily, younger son Josh, left, and older son Sam, about four years ago, before Almaer lost weight. He says he tries to be a good role model for his sons by showing them healthy eating habits.
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Almaer found that having a "cheat day" every week reinforced sugar cravings the next day, so now he only allows himself small "cheat" treats.
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Almaer found that having a "cheat day" every week reinforced sugar cravings the next day, so now he only allows himself small "cheat" treats.
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Running used to seem boring to Almaer; now he enjoys it. Committing to running every single day for a month helped him form a habit of exercise. Here he is with his son Josh.
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Running used to seem boring to Almaer; now he enjoys it. Committing to running every single day for a month helped him form a habit of exercise. Here he is with his son Josh.
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