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ME - I have generally always been a big guy – Over the last 6 years of my life, I found out that I had a degenerating disc disease – I had three surgeries within four years. It finally came to a point that I had to have my lower spine completely fused. The surgery was a success in terms of relieving the compression of the disc affected. However the permanent nerve damage that was left became too much to deal with. I had to stop working in December of 2004. I fell into a manic depressive state, suffered from anxiety and severe panic attacks. I did not leave my home for the entire year of 2005. Needless to say with the medication side effects and my nothing lifestyle I quickly shot up to 400 pounds maybe even more, from an already chubby 240. Like I said, I have fused verts in my lower back and continue to suffer 24/7 from the permanent nerve damage. In November I saw an info commercial for Turbo Jam, during one of my many sleepless nights. I ordered the package and took the ten day challenge. I did indeed lose the 10 pounds and 10 inches in the ten day period of time. I have continued to do the workouts as my body will allow it. I am of course monitored by several doctors on a regular basis to help me deal with a life style change, mental illness, and pain. Looking at my calendar of workouts it does not have any structure to it at all – I go by what my body is telling me. Even with the inconsistent workouts which started in November 2005 I have lost a total of around 100 pounds!!!!! To present date (March 13, 2007) I have also lost just over 45 inches. I am starting to get back into some of my skinny Fat clothes - My goal is to get back into a whole bunch of clothes I have been out of for many years. The big thing for me now is that it is not a fad diet. I have been into this for about 5 - 6 months now. It is working and I hope to keep seeing results. So winning your contest would be an additional boost for several reasons. It would make me feel better about myself - Motivation to keep going and even, take it up a notch. Even more so since I have not been able to work and provide for my family since 12-04 the prize money would be a saving grace for my family of 5. My wife was able to find employment and we get by with normal bills - We have not been able to pay our mortgage for two years however...but thank God my parents have been able to help. (I plan on paying them back every penny by the way) My last job made a great salary of about 75 K my wife’s jobs is only bringing in about 16K - BIG DIFFERENCE! So your contest money would truly be a blessing. Thank you for the consideration. I realize that a picture of a still heavy guy is probable not what you are looking for to promote the positive feeling about obtaining a lean well cut body. I plan on being that person this year, BUT I would like for you to consider this. My before photo shows me at 400 pounds. My current picture shows me at 292 pounds – that current picture is still a photo of a fat guy! I know that…it’s plain to see. The BIG point is that in 6 months using Turbo Jam and the change in my diet I have lost OVER 100 POUNDS…..I think that speaks volumes about the Million Dollar Contest and the number of products you represent. Thank you,
Kevin Brown