When Amri Rahim crossed the finish line at the Melbourne International Marathon in Australia last October, he wept. It wasn’t just the high from completing the gruelling 42km distance that brought on the tears but an immense sense of pride he felt for successfully turning his life around.
Just two years before, Amri was diagnosed with diabetes. At 120kg, his doctors warned him that if he didn’t change his lifestyle drastically, he would be at risk of serious health complications.
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Gallery: Amri Rahim's weight loss journey
Amri is now the healthiest and fittest he has ever been.
After he was diagnosed with diabetes, Amri decided to change his lifestyle. He started walking and then running and now, he works out almost daily. He has lost 50kg as is the fittest he has ever been in his life.
Amri Rahim had no choice but to get healthy when he was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago at age 40. he has lost 50kg and is now fitter and heathier that he's ever been - SAM THAM/The Star
Amri started small, walking around his neighbourhood for 30 minutes a day. He then lost enough weight to start more rigorous exercise and fell in love with running. He ran his first marathon two years after switching to a healthier lifestyle.
Amri Rahim hopes to inspire others to get moving and eat better by sharing his journey.
Amri didn't give much thought to his weight even though friends would urge him to eat better.
Amri didn't give much thought to his weight even though friends would urge him to eat better.
Just two years since he started exercising and running, Amri ran the Melbourne International Marathon last October.
At 40, Amri Rahim was diagnosed with diabetes and doctors warned him that if he didn't change his lifestyle, he was at risk of serious health complications.
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