Tony Posnanski
ABOUT TONY POSNANSKI
Writer and comedian who became known for blogging about his journey to lose 200 lbs. in one year. His inspiring story unfolded across social media where he's earned overĀ 220,000 followers on Twitter alone.
He began losing weight in 2008 when he tipped the scales at 420 lbs.
He's worked as a contributing writer for CNN and The Huffington Post.
His wife encouraged him to lose weight and get healthy so they could start a family.
Nicole Hicks and Michelle DeSimone are two other personalities who documented their weight loss online.