Man falls 38 kilos for his children: 'I was not the father I wanted to be'

missoula - Losing 38 pounds in six months. That was the 39-year-old Jeremiah Peterson from Missoula, located in the American state of Montana. Reason: because he wants to be a better father for his children.

During a backpack trip at a mountain lake, Jeremiah noticed last year that he was always out of breath and did not manage to keep up with his children. That was the turning point for him to lose weight and to read healthier.

It worked. Jeremiah was transformed after 152 days. He weighed only 89 kilos and was a lot more muscular.

His secret? 'By working hard, exercising a lot and especially running a lot. 'Meanwhile, Jeremiah no longer needs to keep up with the walking trips with his children.