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After unsuccessfully trying numerous diets in the US, Jared managed to lose 17 stone by incorporating SUB sandwiches and exercise into his daily routine. Since he lost the weight, Jared has become an international celebrity. Jared has appeared in numerous commercials and has travelled throughout the world talking about the importance of leading healthier lifestyles.

He’s an icon in the US, appearing in thousands of TV and radio commercials and shows such as Oprah and Larry King Live and the docu-film Supersize Me.

Jared’s story has been told in countless newspaper and magazine articles and on many radio and television programmes. He has also been parodied by the likes of Jay Leno and Saturday Night Live to name but a few. Jared regularly makes appearances on National Football League post-game shows and a ‘JARED’ character appeared on South Park. Recently Jared presented a keynote speech at the White House to lobby the government to give more funds to combat obesity – his speech was the last speech before the presidential election!

Jared Fogle was a 425lb (30 stone) student at Indiana University in March 1998 when he noticed a sign at the SUBWAY® store near his apartment promoting the chain’s “7 under 6” menu – seven submarine sandwiches with six grams of fat or less. Jared, who had tried other diets, decided to try them out. Jared ate a 6-inch turkey (no oil, mayo or cheese) for lunch and a 12-inch veggie SUB for dinner. He ate the same sandwiches every day for just about a year.

Combined with an exercise regime of mainly walking, Jared was able to drop his weight from to 425 to 190 pounds.

Jared appeared in his first national US television commercial for the SUBWAY® chain in January 2000.

Not only has Jared been able to maintain his weight at 190 pounds, but he has become an inspiration for tens of thousands of others who have gone on their own diets after hearing of Jared’s incredible weight-loss success.

Jared has taken his story to others through his participation in the American Heart Association’s American Heart Walk throughout the country and by visiting school children as part of Jared’s School Tour, where Jared tells of his experiences as an obese child and encourages children to eat better and exercise.

Jared’s story resonates so well because people relate to him. He struggled with his weight like many and his story is one of determination and success.

Jared’s appearance in commercials for the SUBWAY® chain have prompted thousands of people to send letters and photos all telling how Jared was the inspiration for their own weight-loss accomplishments.

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