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How Brian beat back pain by surpassing his weight-loss goal

One patient's story of how changing food habits and adding exercise led to lasting relief from chronic back pain—and a healthier life.
  • Posted: August 21st, 2023
  • 1 min. read
Brian Wiley standing outdoors in a red dress shirt and patterned tie, with green fields and cloudy sky behind him

Chronic back pain and weight struggles don't have to define your health journey. Brian's story shows what's possible when personalized guidance meets real commitment. With support from a Marathon Health provider, he built sustainable food habits, added exercise to his routine, and surpassed his weight-loss goal—reaching 179 pounds and leaving chronic back pain behind. His experience reflects the kind of outcomes that come from consistent, relationship-driven primary care.

PATIENT STORY

Real change starts with the right support

When I hurt my back in 2016, it made me realize that I needed to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle. I had lower back pain most of the time, plus the anxiety I was feeling didn’t help either.

Frances Harvey, a Marathon Health Family Nurse Practitioner from the Bendix Health Center in Huntington, Indiana, helped guide me in changing my food habits. She produced a daily food menu for me to follow to help me lose weight. Now, I’m eating healthier and incorporating exercise into my daily life!

I’m happy to say I surpassed my goal weight of 192 pounds. I’m at 179 pounds and feeling a lot better! I’m very proud of myself for achieving my goals. I have less back pain and am more motivated to continue to stay healthy.

My advice? If I can do it, you can too. Focus on eating healthy and incorporating exercise into your daily journey. I guarantee you will succeed as well! — Brian Wiley, Marathon Health Member

I’m very proud of myself for achieving my goals. I have less back pain and am more motivated to continue to stay healthy.
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