William Douglas (known as Will) doesn't recall a specific moment when his weight first became a concern; he had always been a bigger guy. But when COVID-19 hit and left him bedridden, everything changed. "I had no energy to eat, no energy to even stand," he said. "It really made me stop and think about my health for the first time."
After recovering, a physical checkup confirmed he had no immediate health issues, but the doctor warned that without changes, he could face serious problems in his late 30s or early 40s. "That put everything in perspective for me," Will said. "I realized I needed to take my health seriously, before it was too late."
