Another Ali Another Champ
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Another Ali, Another Champ!
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Obesity is a leading cause of death among American women. Khaliah Ali, daughter of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, faced a long battle?"not in the ring, but against obesity. Her journey led her to a profound moment of truth.
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When you hear the name Ali, you likely think of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky, he came from humble beginnings. Ali's boxing journey began in junior high when he learned the sport from a policeman at a local gym. By high school, he was determined to become a prizefighter and dreamt of joining the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team. As an amateur, Ali made waves in 1960 by winning the Amateur Athletic Union light heavyweight and Golden Gloves heavyweight championships. That year, at the Rome Olympics, he captured a gold medal in the light heavyweight division.
Famous for his flamboyant style, bold predictions, and the iconic line "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee," Ali was celebrated for his quick jab and footwork. His slogan "I am the greatest" echoed around the world. Ali retired in 1981 with an extraordinary record of 56 wins, five losses, and 37 knockouts. The following year, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, a debilitating disorder affecting speech and motor skills.
Despite his worsening condition, Ali was honored to light the torch at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Beyond sports, he became a commercial success and starred in the 1977 biographical film "The Greatest." He was also featured in documentaries, including the Oscar-winning "When We Were Kings" in 1996.
Ali became a household name and the first boxer to appear on a box of Wheaties. His groundbreaking career gave him every right to call himself "The Greatest." Today, Ali lives with his fourth wife, Yolanda, in Berrien Springs, Michigan. A father of nine, one daughter, Laila, followed in his boxing footsteps, while another, Khaliah, gained attention for her battle with obesity.
Khaliah Ali, an Emmy-nominated talk show host and Pennsylvania Broadcaster's Award recipient, faced challenges growing up due to her weight. Constantly subjected to verbal abuse and ridicule, she felt the pain of being known as "Muhammad Ali's overweight daughter." At age 9, she appeared on the "Today Show" to discuss overweight children, feeling ugly and battling depression over her weight. By 26, she had reached a life-threatening weight of 335 pounds.
Khaliah tried various diet pills without success. Eventually, she discovered the Lap-Band System?"a minimally invasive weight loss surgery. The procedure involves placing an adjustable silicon elastomer band around the stomach to restrict food intake, prompting the body to burn fat for energy. It's the only FDA-approved adjustable gastric band for severely obese adults.
In 2004, weighing over 270 pounds, Khaliah fought back with the Lap-Band System. She lost significant weight, reaching 155 pounds, and now serves as a paid promoter of the system. Khaliah sees her doctor twice a year for adjustments, including saline injections to tighten the band. Alongside a strict fitness regimen, she is pursuing a certificate in physical fitness. Her advocacy work in obesity health education was fueled by the loss of two friends to obesity, both under 40.
Through her "Moment of Truth" campaign, Khaliah shares her journey with obesity at www.momentoftruth.org. Like many, she struggled with an endless cycle of popular weight loss diet pills, regaining lost weight after each binge. In a recent interview, Khaliah expressed her belief that women need empowerment and education about weight-loss procedures.
Much like her father, Khaliah has become a source of inspiration. Overweight women view her as a champion in her own right, standing tall with her own incredible story of triumph.
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