Fit by 50: Land O’ Lakes man loses 130 pounds in one year

Fit by 50: Land O’ Lakes man loses 130 pounds in one year

Chris Garrido weighed 440 pounds last summer. Everyday tasks were exhausting, his health was deteriorating and he feared he wouldn’t be around to see his children grow up. The turning point came when he made a promise to himself and to his family to be “Fit by 50.” LAND O’ LAKES – Land O’ Lakes resident Chris Garrido has released a book, “Fit by 50: My Yearlong Journey from Death to Life,” that explains how he transformed his health, mindset an…