Ken Gezelman’s dreams of being on “The Biggest Loser” were lost but his dreams of loosing weight live on. I’ve been following Ken on Facebook and he’s working hard to prove he doesn’t need a television show to get in shape. He posts what he eats and when he exercises. When he craves a food like pizza, he asks for advice on how to satisfy the craving in a healthy way. He counts calories and doesn’t get discouraged on a bad day.
Ken is proof that taking a risk on a big dream may not turn out they way you hope, but that doesn’t mean something good won’t happen. Maybe even something great. He’s proof that the most important thing is never giving up hope.
He may not be a T.V. star, but to the people of Zephyrhills, he is a superstar. 
The Laker,
Well, I didn’t get picked for the Biggest Loser show but since the article was printed, the support on Facebook has been overwhelming. The group jumped up to 1755 people. The responses have been good, mostly advice and well wishes. Overall, support is great.
I have been working with my doctor, Alise Pastorik, ARNP. Together we are working on a diet program and I have been working on my exercise program. I go to The Local Gym in Zephyrhills. It is a great place with newer updated equipment and it is open 24 hours a day. Which makes it easier for me to go to after work, since I work afternoons.
Trying to get on the Biggest Loser has been a life awakening experience. I have been recognized from the article in The Laker and from my Facebook page. While shopping in stores or just being out and about around town, people ask me questions about my diet.
It will be a challenge but I will reach my goal. I will lose the weight I need to get healthy. I am going to continue to go to workout and control my eating habits. I will try to help others on their weight lose journeys too. I want to thank The Laker for putting my story out there and the readers for all their support.
I am still working at West Zephyrhills Elementary as the Assistant Plant Manager. I want to be a positive role model for the children to get in shape and exercise. My goal is that once I lose the weight, I will talk to the children and show them they can be healthy too. I have been overweight my whole life. If I can change, it should give hope to others that they can be fit.
Ken “JT” Gezelman
