Ryan Russell, a 27-year-old British man, was pleasantly surprised to find that his psoriasis was much better after losing 100 pounds (about 46 kilograms). "Losing weight has changed my life and I'm better than I've ever been," he said.
It turned out that Ryan had suffered from psoriasis since he was a teenager and was devastated when his doctor diagnosed him with psoriasis and told him it was a common but currently incurable skin disease. As time went on, the disease became more and more serious, and he didn't even want to look at his own body.
Ryan has a secure and decent job, he said: "I work in administration, I sit in an office, I sit all the time, and I love to eat, I eat four meals a day." His favorite foods include McDonald's, Pizza and barbecue, he can snack non-stop throughout the day and eat far more than his body needs. Therefore, he has been overweight, and every time he goes to the hospital, he makes himself feel uneasy.
During the blockade in 2020 (it seems to be the epidemic control), he began to eat uncontrollably, but without any exercise, his weight exploded. By August 2020, he weighed 136kg, dangerously overweight.
One time, Ryan read an article about actor Colson Smith's weight loss success, and he found the motivation to change himself.
He said: "At that time, I didn't want to see myself in the mirror. After reading the article, I realized that if I didn't change my lifestyle as soon as possible, I would reach the point of no return." So, with the help of his girlfriend, Ryan Started the weight loss journey.
First, he changed his diet, switching to a low-calorie diet and foods rich in protein and fiber. These foods include chicken, rice and low-fat options with lots of vegetables. Along with changing his diet, his girlfriend has put him on a strict fitness regimen. The fitness plan includes running 15 kilometers a week and going to the gym every day. A few months passed, and he began to lose weight. After two and a half years, he dropped to 90 kilograms, and he was very happy with the change in figure.
Another pleasant surprise, when he lost weight, he found that his psoriasis also improved significantly. Most of the psoriasis lesions on my body have subsided, and the remaining plaques are not as bad as before. He said losing weight takes a lot of time, you have to stick to it, and eventually you will find that exercise is good for your body and mind.
Finally, Ryan said: "When I was at my heaviest, my psoriasis was at its worst, and when I made lifestyle changes, I lost weight and my condition improved. Although they haven't completely gone away, But I believe it will get better and better. I am very, very grateful to my girlfriend, she is always by my side. Without her support, I could not have done it."