SAN DIEGO — A San Diego 911 fire dispatch supervisor has lost nearly 300 pounds over the past five years through exercise and dietary changes, earning him a feature in People Magazine’s “How I Lost 100 Lbs.” cover story.
Brian Anderson, 40, a San Diego native who recently celebrated his birthday, approached 600 pounds at his heaviest before deciding to transform his life. “It feels like it is impossible, but if I can do it, anybody can do it,” said Anderson.
Working as a 911 Dispatch Supervisor in Kearny Mesa, Anderson spent years struggling with his weight. By 2019, he had reached 578 pounds and knew he needed to make a change. “I had to do something, or I felt like life was done,” he explained…