Cole’s tweet got a huge number of likes (70,000), comments (5,000), and retweets (nearly 4,000), which is unusual for the internet. One reviewer asked the question everyone was thinking about: “Congratulations! I don’t know what finally made you change your mind.”
It's very hard to share a shirtless picture but I've come so far. Over 336lbs down! Most didn't believe in me but I believed in myself. Thanks for the inspiration bros @Cernovich @BowTiedOx @AJA_Cortes @Derek_Fitness @dookiebutter100 @bowtiedwhitebat @bowtiedbrazil @BowtiedCuda pic.twitter.com/M7atqHZayW
— Cole Prochaska Weight loss & Health (@3to1fitnesspro) April 23, 2023
Cole told him the truth: “Honestly, it was the end of a seven-year relationship.” I was trying to keep it alive. I didn’t, but instead, I saved myself.” Now, if that doesn’t give you chills, you might want to check your heart.
Cole says that two years ago, he weighed a whopping 600 lbs (270 kgs) before he decided to “take his life back.” Now, he weighs about 225 pounds. To help others get started, he gave them a three-step plan: “Focus only on things you can control, join a gym, and work your way up to at least 10,000 steps a day.” So, why don’t you just do it? Put on your shoes and start moving to make yourself better.
2 years ago I was pushing 600 lbs. Most people had given up on me, but I didn't. I believed in myself and decided to take my life back. Today I weigh 227 lbs and focused on getting a little better everyday. Never give up on yourself, nothing is impossible. Let's Go!! pic.twitter.com/rHvrB0i5zB
— Cole Prochaska Weight loss & Health (@3to1fitnesspro) April 3, 2023
Prochaska wants to change the way he looks, so he is thinking about getting body-shaping surgery. In this type of surgery, any loose skin or extra fat is cut away, and the shape and tone of the inner tissue are improved. It’s usually done in steps, so it can take a long time – sometimes months or even years – to finish.
It doesn’t come cheap either. According to the 2020 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, these kinds of treatments can cost anywhere from $4,000 to $15,000. But even though it’s expensive, body-shaping surgery is becoming more and more common. Nearly a quarter of a million more cosmetic treatments were done in 2018 than the year before.
Prochaska wants to get the surgery done as soon as possible. If his insurance doesn’t cover the cost, he’s even thinking about starting a GoFundMe page to help raise the money. He told his fans, “Yes, surgery is the next step. I hope that my insurance will cover the cost. GoFundMe might be my next choice if that doesn’t work. Thank you for the nice things you said.”
2 years ago I decided I didn't want to die young
I didn't want to get diabetes
I didn't want to never know my true potential
I decided to take my life back.
330+ lbs down and I'm not done yet.
Believe in yourself! pic.twitter.com/NofwxgVrSQ
— Cole Prochaska Weight loss & Health (@3to1fitnesspro) March 24, 2023