12/05/2025
Patient Testimony: Connor - 22
Growing up, Connor was always an athlete. Football, snowboarding, lifting — being active was a defining part of who he was. But after multiple ACL tears in high school, the activities he loved were suddenly off the table. The physical limitations and a demanding engineering program at U of M led to gradual weight gain over the next several years.
By the start of college, Connor was around 240 pounds and continuing to gain. By his senior year of college, he was nearing 300 pounds — a number he never imagined he’d see. He tried to manage his weight on his own, but nothing seemed to work long-term. For the first time, he felt genuinely stuck.
Looking for guidance rooted in real science, Connor came to Obesity Medicine & Metabolic Wellness Center for support.
Under the care of Dr. Brandon Elliott, Connor didn’t walk into fad diets or quick fixes — he walked into structure, education, and a plan that finally made sense. He was already bought in to the science; what he needed was consistency and the right tools to apply it.
With that support, he began building habits that worked for real life:
Increasing whole foods and prioritizing protein
Setting clear, manageable nutrition goals
Re-establishing a sustainable exercise routine
Lifting weights 5–6 days a week
Adding daily cardio
Learning how to stay consistent long-term
For Connor, the transformation wasn’t only physical — it was about getting back to feeling like himself again. Rebuilding strength. Moving confidently. Returning to activities he once thought he’d lost.
“I felt like I was holding myself back,” Connor shared. “Getting the right information and support made all the difference.”
Today, he’s active, strong, and continuing to move forward with a plan that’s actually sustainable.
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