By DIANE M. REY, For The Capital
By DIANE M. REY, For The Capital
Capital Gazette Communications
Published
09/10/10
Maybe you can't run away from your problems, but try telling that to Bill Miller Jr.
Courtesy photo / Diane M. Rey - For The Capital
Billy Miller's weight reached a high of 320 pounds before he decided to turn his life around. When he wore a size XXXL shirt, he couldn't fit into a restaurant booth, tie his shoes easily or walk up steps without being winded. Now that he's reached a weight of 153 pounds, Miller enjoys cooking healthy meals, working out, and running 30 to 35 miles a week through the streets of downtown Annapolis and near his home in Davidsonville.
Running has been a key component in the Davidsonville man's plan to turn his life around after his weight ballooned to 320 pounds.
He had gastric bypass surgery in April 2009 and, since then, has shed pounds - as well as lessened the severity of his diabetes and other chronic health conditions - through a regimen of healthy eating and exercise. His running routine of 30 to 35 miles a week has him pounding the pavement in downtown Annapolis early on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
At five foot, seven inches and 153 pounds, the...
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