390 lbs Homeless Man in Atlanta needs weight loss help

33 year old homeless man, Michael, living in Atlanta, GA is in need of help. He is currently staying at a homeless shelter called "The Pines". This shelter is considered one of the worst and most unsafe shelters in all of Atlanta. They do not have a bed suitable for Michael so he has to sleep sitting up in a chair every night. Michael has been homeless for a little over three months now. He was living with his brother for a while, but his brother lost his job and they could no longer afford the rent.

Michael's life took a turn about seven years ago when he lost his wife in a tragic car accident. The grief of losing his wife and family at such a young age was simply too much to bare. His life began spiraling out of control. He has NEVER turned to drugs like most would, but he did turn to food.

Michael has no hope of losing this weight on his own. He is in desperate need of a structured diet that will enable him to lose the weight properly. He is a former football athlete which will be the strength he draws from to get through this experience. When I met Michael, I quickly noticed he is no longer living anymore... He is only existing in a chair, everyday, at a homeless shelter. I am begging you to help Michael help himself! He is in a situation like no other. Most people are just lacking the will power and desire to lose weight on their own but with Michael it is so much more.

Brook Lopez, of the New Jersey Nets (NBA), recently sent Michael a new pair of shoes because he wears a size 20. I shared his desperate need for shoes with the NBA and luckily Brook wears the same size! All of Michael's needs are BIG and hard for him to meet on his own. The NBA has given Michael literally the ability to take that next step and I am hoping "The Biggest Loser" or a like show, will give him the tools to save his life.

Michael needs a Jillian in his corner to change his life. He will not be able to work ever again because he is SO big. This would truly be a human interest story like no other! The whole world would be blessed and inspired by his story.

You will see that "Big Mike" is a shy teddy bear, but has a Big heart!

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[stateofchoice]

Poor people gain weight because the food available to the poor is of terrible quality, full of chemicals that cause weight gain. It's a sign of malnutrition and poverty. Rich people can afford healthy, natural foods and fresh foods. So the rich are healthy and have access to medical care, the poor are sick, overweight and have very limited access to medical care.

[Virakotxa]

Only in America, poor people can be this fat... Rest of the world starves.