This is The Do It For Yourself Podcast.  Each week I sit down with someone who is doing it for themselves and chasing a dream they just couldn’t suppress.  This is often speakers, entrepreneurs, or athletes.  They all share one thing in common, they are overcoming challenges and never giving up.  Someone who is Doing It For Themselves is not selfish in their pursuit, they are simply chasing a dream or working towards a goal because it is something THEY want to do.  They are not forging down a path because society or someone is telling them it’s what they should be doing.

 

I am so pumped to bring you this week's podcast with Ryan Dotson.  Ryan is an amazing individual with such an inspiring story of dedication and triumph to his new life.  Ryan started his journey at 540lbs.  He had tried just about every diet in the book and thought that he could never lose the weight.  He even went as far as going to pick out his plot where he would be buried because he didn't think he was going to make it much longer.  In 2016 that all changed though.  Ryan had a visit with a cardiologist that gave him some encouragement that he could make the change. 

 

Ryan decided that gastric bypass was the route that he was going to go and so he had the surgery.  Since having the surgery he has lost 300lbs and has now found his love for running.  Ryan runs every single weekend and he wouldn't have it any other way.  He is so thankful for his support system and the people he has met along this journey and I am so glad that I am one of those people.  If you see Ryan out at a race, there is a good chance he will be pushing you and cheering you on all the way through the finish.  Ryan is a great guy with an amazing spirit and energy and I am honored to have him as this week's podcast guest.    

 

 

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