Meet Caleb: How He Walked His Way to Weight Loss

I’m Caleb, a 35-year-old husband and proud father of three children under twelve. I like to stay busy—whether starting a new business, traveling across the country to consult other companies, or volunteering with my children’s PTA at school. On the weekends, we love to explore and try new things as a family.

 

Being able to keep up with my children was one of the big reasons I wanted to lose weight and get healthy in the first place. I was always a bit bigger growing up (they politely called me “husky”) and throughout my 20s. It was once I started working remotely in my 30s that my weight ballooned. I stopped being active and started snacking throughout the day. 

 

For a while, I told myself my weight didn’t bother me. On a family vacation, I had an eye-opening moment—about halfway up a 300-step staircase to a scenic overlook I passed out, waking up to the faces of concerned strangers. I was grateful for their help, but it was time to help myself.

 

When I went to see my healthcare provider and reported feeling sluggish, they ran some blood tests. I had high blood pressure and was obese. My doctor said other weight loss medications weren’t a fit for me because at the core of my challenge with my weight was my relationship with food. I discovered CONTRAVE, and my doctor agreed to prescribe it, alongside moving more and eating less.

 

Six months later, I’m at a much healthier weight and am close to reaching my goal. The changing dose did take some getting used to at the beginning. With CONTRAVE, I can make it through a workday without stuffing my face with snacks all day to deal with stress. I haven’t cut out some of my favorite treats, but I stick to a reduced calorie diet overall. I’ve also started racking up miles on my under-desk walking treadmill.

 

After an adjustment period, I can now walk (and type) nearly all workday. It sometimes adds up to 20 miles a day! With this newfound confidence, I was ready to finally try something I’d always dreaded: running. My wife is a runner, and she’s been so happy to jog alongside me as I train for my first races — first a 5k, then a half-marathon and beyond!

 

Losing weight with CONTRAVE has helped me in ways I’d never imagined. Most importantly, I know I can always be there for my family — wherever we may go together.