How a banking VP lost 20+ kg and got into better shape at 50 than at 25
Olivier Thyssen · Vice President, Head of Credit & Project Management · BCGE · Geneva, Switzerland
Weight loss
23 kg
Shirt size
XXL → M
Blood markers
Excellent
Pants size
42 → 36
Suits
Slim fit
1st half marathon
1h 52
The Situation
VP at one of Switzerland's leading banks. Sedentary work life, minimal personal time. Weight being an issue for decades, until it hit 116 kg. His father had the same build; knee replacements, and a cardiac condition. The direction was clear.
The Problem
He was getting slower on bike rides with his sons. Getting dressed was a daily reminder, nothing off the rack fits.
“I thought I’m just a big guy enjoying life. Then I realized the path I was on.”
What changed:
23 kg gone. His tailor called it a "Hugo Boss body." His doctor was impressed by his blood results. He ran a half marathon in 1h52. At work, performance followed: He doubled his teams sales and was promoted to the board. At home too, his young adult kids now struggle to keep up with him.
“This jounrey has been life changing for me. I’m a new person.”
— Olivier Thyssen, VP · Geneva, Switzerland
Same constraints. Same environment. Different outcome.
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