Weight Loss Inspiration from Obie the Formally Obese Dachshund

As we continue our Weight Loss Journey let us rejoice in the inspirational story of Obie. He managed to lose more than half his weight in less than a year.

As you can tell from the photo Obie is a dachshund who weighed 77 pounds at his heaviest.  Dachshund’s are supposed to be tiny.

According to Obie’s Facebook page, (Yes he has a Facebook page) his obesity was the result of misguided love.  Translation: His elderly owners gave him too much food.

Veterinary Tech Nora Vanetta adopted him and started him on a “Biggest Loser” path to fitness.  He eventually lost 54 pounds in 15 months.

Here is a condensed version of his struggle.

So I guess if a dog can do it, we can to.

I just wish I had somebody to make my meals and make sure I couldn't get into the pantry, the freezer, the fridge, and the grocery store!

And if they put me on a leash and walked me, that would be good too!