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This Detroit Lion turned a $500 weight loss challenge into an NFL opportunity

Detroit Lions projected starters for 2019 Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press

Room and board alone was too much to handle, never mind the full cost of the college experience. Living at home seemed like the best bet for Micah St. Andrew.

Imagine putting yourself through vigorous weight loss and getting close to your athletic dream, only to see it slip away because of financial hardship.

That’s where this NFL journey nearly ended. Rather, that’s where it started.

St. Andrew's chance at an NFL career would never have happened if not for taking a risk, stepping out of his comfort zone, and improving his physical health for life.