How David Lost 167 Pounds…And Kept It Off! [video/podcast]

To kick off 2012, I am hosting an interview series that features incredible people and their inspired stories.

I am honored to begin with David Garcia, a fellow blogger who has been featured on Richard Simmons’ Website, the Ellen show, and The Doctors, who lost an incredible 167 pounds and has been able to keep it off with remarkable patience, grace, and perseverance.

He chronicles his weight loss and transformative journey at KeepItUpDavid.com, a blog I visit often and thoroughly enjoy. Do yourself a favor and check it out if you haven’t already.

In this interview, David tells his story of losing an astonishing 167 pounds – transforming his body and his life forever. Not only is his story exceptional, on top of it all, David is also a great guy.

In the full 35+ minute interview with David and Abel, you’ll get the “skinny” on everything from the real Richard Simmons behind the song and dance to the relative benefits (and perilous dangers) of rutabagas and Jerusalem artichokes… David also offers useful tips and advice about the the joys of vegetable-shopping, climbing virtual towers, keeping apartment-sized progress charts, and how to banish self-doubt, prevent yo-yo-ing, and dodge that pesky bowl of M&M’s.

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If you’re short on time, here is the abridged interview with a video slideshow.