David Contorno has built a thriving business. He's a husband and father. He's the Benefits Selling 2015 Broker of the Year.

It's a busy life.

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But one day last year, Contorno's doctor told him it was time to add yet another responsibility: his health. At the time, Contorno weighed 300 pounds. As a result, his blood sugar readings were very high — high enough to be in the range for a diabetes diagnosis.

That's when he knew he had to commit to a new lifestyle. Contorno began a low-carb diet and started clocking hours at the gym. He found time to hike the local trails near his North Carolina home.

Much like his business, Lake Norman Benefits, Contorno found success. He's now down to 180 pounds and the signs of diabetes have abated.

“I had a bit of a health issue that jumpstarted the weight loss,” Contorno says. “It's been a year now where I’ve been making better decisions on what I eat and also working out.”

To show how dedicated he is, Contorno recently flew to New York in the morning but missed his flight back home later that day and didn't arrive home until well after midnight.

He was in the gym the next morning at 6 a.m.

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