Whether you call Boston home sweet home or consider yourself a passionate foodie (or both!

), you may know of Michael Scelfo.

Keep reading to learn more about his just-under 100-pound weight loss.

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Scelfo took family, friends, and fans on Instagram through his inspiring weight loss journey.

focus, determination, willpower, perspective, healing."

Doing what works for me, in the hopes you’ll do the same.

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Gonna hit you with some healthy turkey stuffed peppers on the reel soon too.

With a history of heart issues within his family, Scelfo was motivated to begin his weight loss journey.

As far as nutrition is concerned, Scelfo followed a “very regimented diet.”

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Now that he’slost a substantial amount of weight, he occasionally indulges “modestly” on weekends.

On an everyday basis, he maintains a strict diet, keeping his calories to about 1,500.

That number is reevaluated consistently based on his doctor’s feedback.

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Generally, it’s no sugar, carbs, oils, and fats and very minimal dairy."

He went from 279 to 189 pounds, dropping a substantial amount of weight.

Now, Scelfo is focusing on tightening things up and developing his muscles.

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He weighed 279 pounds when he first started his weight loss journey and is currently 189 pounds.

This weight loss journey has been life-changing for Scelfo; his motivation and positivity have increased dramatically.

Scelfo reveals the journey has been life-changing in many ways.

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His motivation and positivity have increased dramatically, and he’s able to breathe so much better.

At least for me that’s what happened.

And that’s different for everyone.