Orge Garcia is a big foody, sharing that he can't help stuffing food in his mouth. He had to lose 30 pounds in 2003 for the Lost TV series, in which he portrayed Hugo Reyes ' role from 2004 to 2010.Although he initially lost the weight, he got them back even heavier. While his friends and colleges were worried about his weight from the very start, when he hit his highest weight mark, i.e., 400lbs, it became a hazard.
It became a major concern and he was even advised by doctors to either lose weight or die. In 2014, he hit the mark and specialists shared that gastric bypass was the only solution for his weight, which would drastically reduce his food consumption.
The actor, however, took things into his own hands and tried different weight loss methods that had little effect on him. Ultimately, he adopted veganism and consumed completely plant-based diet excluding all kinds of animal products including dairy products.
As he lost 100lbs, this change in lifestyle had a significant impact on his life and weight. He weighs 300lbs at the moment and is out of the danger zone.This was a huge accomplishment and he was very proud of fans as they wanted him to shed some pounds too.
He still follows a vegan lifestyle and for many people who struggle with their weight, he has become an inspiration.