By the spring of 2013 , Baxter had lost an awe-inspiring 270 pounds . High school teacher Mike Baxter was 250 pounds at his heaviest . He underwent gastric bypass surgery and lost more than 270 pounds . Baxter 's newfound energy helped him win Texas ' Teacher of the Year in 2014 .
High school teacher Mike Baxter was 250 pounds at his heaviest . He underwent gastric bypass surgery and lost more than 270 pounds . Baxter 's newfound energy helped him win Texas ' Teacher of the Year in 2014 .