Overcoming My Giant

Book excerpt: Mark Drost battled obesity from an early age. It seemed to him that he was destined to live under the control of this giant for his whole life, but then something happened that changed his perspective. As he lie sick in a hospital bed, an unexpected visitor provoked an awakening that Mark did not even know he was capable of experiencing. This easy read explains in a personal and relatable way how Mark eventually lost 247 lbs. through lifestyle change and bariatric surgery, and how he continues to overcome the giant of obesity 10 years later and counting. Filled with heartfelt insight, practical tips, and inspiring encouragement, Overcoming My Giant: 10 Years of Overcoming Obesity is a must-read for anyone overcoming their own giant of weight or providing support to someone else who is facing down this giant.