This high school senior walked to school every day for 3 years to lose weight

An Ohio teen is celebrating a major accomplishment.After years of being overweight, Michael Watson “took matters into his own hands" by adopting a healthier lifestyle, according to a post on the Canton City School District Facebook page.Over the last three years, the McKinley Senior High School senior walked to school every day — no matter the weather.That, combined with eating better, helped him lose an amazing 115 pounds.Michael is looking forward to graduating and working full-time, according to the post.Childhood obesity is a “serious problem” in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.More than 18 percent (or 13.7 million) of youths aged 2 to 19 are considered obese, according to the CDC.

An Ohio teen is celebrating a major accomplishment.

After years of being overweight, Michael Watson “took matters into his own hands" by adopting a healthier lifestyle, according to a post on the Canton City School District Facebook page.

Over the last three years, the McKinley Senior High School senior walked to school every day — no matter the weather.

That, combined with eating better, helped him lose an amazing 115 pounds.

Michael is looking forward to graduating and working full-time, according to the post.

Childhood obesity is a “” in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

More than 18 percent (or 13.7 million) of youths aged 2 to 19 are considered obese, according to the CDC.

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