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Ethan Taylor was a victim of bullying (霸凌) throughout his childhood. His classmates often laughed at him for his weight. "People started to laugh at me because of my weight when I was in primary school. This situation went on till I entered college," Ethan said. He reached his top weight of 368 pounds when he was 19.
Ethan thought he had to make a change and began eating less and exercising more. He lost 30 pounds before joining Anytime Fitness, a 24-hour gym(健身房). He exercised hard every day there. Just 18 months later, Ethan lost about half of his body weight.
Ethan is trying to help others to live a more active and healthier life. He goes to a local walking group twice a week to help people with the problem of too much weight. "I want people to know that they have to keep doing it," he said. "You can't make it in one night. It's going to take time."He took part in the marathon. He also raised money for a group called Action for Healthy Kids. It helps to make schools healthier places for children.