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Meir Ben Tovim\u2019s wake-up call came in the middle of the night as he was struck with excruciating heartburn and struggled to breathe. He rushed to the hospital and was told he was having a panic attack.<\/p>\n

That terrifying moment triggered an incredible transformation. He embarked on a fitness journey that saw him shed 41kg (90lbs), going from 126kg in November 2020 to 85kg in June 2021.<\/p>\n

His story may have a familiar ring.<\/p>\n

Growing up in Israel, Ben Tovim had always been on the heavier side. He played football and volleyball in secondary school, but once he began working, he fell into a sedentary lifestyle.<\/p>\n

He has called Hong Kong home for 16 of his 43 years and works as the Asia sales director of HRA Group, a diamond manufacturer and distributor.<\/p>\n

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Meir Ben Tovim gained a lot of weight during the pandemic as a result of unhealthy eating habits. Photo: Meir Ben Tovim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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