“I wanted to be normal. I didn’t want to be the person everyone stared at when I entered a room because of my mere physical size. The one who walked down the plane aisle and heard passengers sigh with relief, grateful I wasn’t sitting beside them. “Normal” sounded like a far off dream at one point. But what I have learned now is that I don’t want to be normal. I want to keep pushing the bar. I want to show my children they do not have to settle. Change can happen if you want it bad enough and are willing to make the sacrifice. And it’s easy to question if this lifestyle is worth it or sustainable... In those moments, I look into the eyes of my children and wife and know the sacrifice is the smallest part. My journey started to be a healthier person for my family, and in return I became a better person in every aspect of my life. The real winning is giving my children a father back, not a shell of a human addicted to food. Remember: It’s you vs you. Be your best version or don’t. But I promise you, if you do, it is worth it.” - 1st Phorm Transphormer @leemortuary