The 32-year-old credits Chick-fil-A for losing an astounding 132 pounds in 14 months and saving his life.

It was wholly embarrassing."

He was so ashamed that at times he hid how much he ate from his wife.

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He would sneak out when she was asleep to binge on tacos, burritos and Mountain Dew.

But he finally got fed up, took control of his health and is sharing his story.

He spoke to Eat This, Not That!

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about his journey and how he’s kept the weight off.

When I thought ‘health foods,’ fast food was the furthest thing from my mind.

He loved the salad so much, it never bothered him that he ate it literally every day.

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He also made health-conscious choices at his favorite fast food spot.

“I make a run at consume as little sugar as possible, and obviously carbs equal sugar.

Keeping the Weight Off

Carroll’s journey wasn’t seamless.

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He adds, “Everything else I eat calorie-wise is based off what I have for lunch.

Cutting that element out of my life entirely has taken that temptation and excuse away.”

It’s also a great way to zone out and relieve stress.

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It’s the best.”

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