India, March 30 -- Staying healthy is never just an option, it's essential, especially as we age. Yet, losing weight later in life can feel like an uphill battle. For many, the combination of slow metabolism, old habits, and physical limitations makes the journey seem impossible. But 68-year-old Al Esposito is living proof that it's never too late to reclaim your health. His story proves that even after setbacks and years of struggle, transformation is possible. (Also read: Woman who lost 70+ kgs shares 3 mindset shifts that finally made her weight loss stick: 'It forced me to learn how.' )

At 46, Esposito found himself at his heaviest, tipping the scales at 500 pounds (roughly 226 kg). Feeling ashamed of how he looked and frustrated by ...