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Wellness Warrior, The Dr. Oz Show
Bill Ivory Larson has lost a total of 175 pounds, without surgery or a special diet. In 2005, when he moved from Chicago to Philadelphia, he weighed 400.6 pounds. In his 30s, he had high blood pressure, sleep apnea and joints that hurt after little to no physical activity. Now he's here to help those on their weight loss journey.
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One-hit wonders. You gotta love ‘em.
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