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MOUNT HOPE, W.Va. (WVVA) In 2019, West Virginia tipped the scales as the heaviest state in the nation with more than 30 percent of the population affected by obesity.

As many will make it their goal to lose weight in the New Year, one Mount Hope man's journey to weight loss is inspiring others.

Two years ago, the doctor's reports for George Stepp of Mount Hope weren't coming back like they used to. Everything that was supposed to be down was up and so was his weight.

"Little things like mowing the grass, I'd have to stop several times. I couldn't breathe. Cholesterol was high. Blood Pressure was high."

Months earlier his wife Dreama had started a new weight loss program call TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly). The diet consisted of community meetings, weigh ins, food swaps, and exercise.

"He came with his wife. She had been successful and lost 60 pounds so George joined," explained regional Chapter Leader Renae McGinnis.

It wasn't Keto, Adkins, Paleo, Weight Watchers, Dash, or the Nordic Diet. It was plain old fashioned math.

"I cut out pancakes, sausage, biscuits, gravy for breakfast and starting eating healthier options like oatmeal and toast," explained Stepp.

They were small changes over time that Stepp said paid off. "Write down what you eat, look at the calories....you'll realize how bad the food is you are eating."

As for exercise, the diet does not require any fancy gym membership, but simply the ability to get up and get moving. "Don't wait until tomorrow. Start today."

To find your local TOPS chapter, visit https://www.tops.org/

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Mount Hope man inspires others with weight loss journey in New Year - WVVA TV

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