Man transforms life through sobriety and fitness
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In 2025, Charlie Carroll of the United States faced a turning point after losing a friend and realizing his alcohol use harmed his relationships and health. He weighed 301 pounds and had concerning bloodwork results.
Carroll decided to stop drinking in May 2025 and began walking five days a week, using the activity to manage urges. He gradually increased his fitness, completing a 5K race in September 2025 and later adding weight training to his routine.
Carroll also began tracking his nutrition, learning to prioritize healthy foods and create a calorie deficit. He found the MyFitnessPal app useful for monitoring his progress. Beyond the physical changes, Carroll experienced increased clarity, structure, and accountability through sobriety and fitness. This led him to found Jacked on Sobriety, a community offering support and resources for people in recovery.
He aims to help others find strength, physically, mentally, and emotionally, and build fulfilling lives, encouraging them to start with small steps and seek support when needed.
