MitchellDerek Mitchell of Kansas City decided his life needed to change 5 years ago after he was told a tumor had contributed to his 625-pound frame . Now 570 pounds , Derek Mitchell has turned to running in a bid to get himself fit after fears set in that he 'd have no future unless he changed his ways . 'If I can walk a 5K , anyone can , and I 'm living proof of that now , ' he said earlier this month as he 'd switched to vegan options and a more active life .
Derek Mitchell of Kansas City decided his life needed to change 5 years ago after he was told a tumor had contributed to his 625-pound frame . Now 570 pounds , Mitchell has turned to running in a bid to get himself fit after fears set in that he 'd have no future unless he changed his ways . 'If I can walk a 5K , anyone can , and I 'm living proof of that now , ' he said earlier this month as he 'd switched to vegan options and a more active life .