Papa Joe Aviance An American who lost 113 kg Country: USA

Biography of Papa Joe Aviance

Papa Joe Aviance, an American musician and fashion designer from Los Angeles, had his moment of enlightenment in 2009 when he saw himself on television in the music video for the song 'Last Night a DJ Saved my Life'. He couldn't believe how much weight he had gained, reaching a staggering 450 pounds (200 kg). Aviance said he hated himself and realized it was time for a change.

Aviance started his weight loss journey by clearing out his kitchen, getting rid of all the sweets, cookies, and sodas. He decided to only drink water or iced tea and implemented a rule of no fast food. At that time, his daily norm consisted of two 2-liter bottles of 'Mountain Dew' soda. However, since he was unemployed and low on money, he couldn't afford a gym membership or personal trainer.

Aviance started his exercise routine with walking. At first, it was difficult for him to walk even a short distance, but gradually he increased his endurance. He walked around his block, then multiple blocks, and eventually started walking several miles every day. Alongside his physical activities, Aviance also focused on maintaining a healthy diet.

One of his friends recommended a 99-cent store, where Aviance discovered a variety of healthy and affordable food options such as oatmeal, raisins, nuts, bananas, apples, oranges, sweet peppers, spinach, salad, sauce, tuna, and eggs. This revelation allowed him to create a balanced diet while staying within his budget. Aviance was amazed at the savings, spending only $50 per week on food.

After three to four weeks, Aviance started seeing the first results, and after three months, he knew that his efforts were paying off. He regularly had his clothes altered to fit his changing body, and walking became an essential part of his daily routine. Over 18 months, Aviance lost 250 pounds (113 kg), becoming a local celebrity in his neighborhood. His neighbors supported and encouraged him throughout his journey.

Aviance not only transformed physically but also became famous for his remarkable weight loss story. He now gives lectures on healthy living, shares his experience of overcoming weight issues, and provides tips on how to eat well on a tight budget. Aviance considers himself a happy person, living in harmony with his new body.