At just 27, Justin weighed 683 pounds and lived in near-total isolation—his world reduced to his bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom. His only regular contact was with food delivery drivers.
A gifted web designer, Justin worked from home and earned well, but his income fed his addiction to food. The more he earned, the more he ate.
His struggles began early. Neglected as a child in a chaotic home, he found comfort in food. Efforts by his father and stepmother to control his eating backfired, making him even more obsessed. By 18, he weighed 330 pounds. College gave him total freedom—and his weight spiraled further, rising nearly 44 pounds each year.
