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INTERVIEW WITH: Five years ago, Derek Mitchell was diagnosed with a prolactinoma, which is a benign tumor on his pituitary gland that blocks testosterone production and secretes prolactin. This largely contributed to his weight gain and prohibited his body from entering puberty when it needed to. Weighing in around 625 lbs., at age 34, Derek decided to make a life change and lose weight. He started making healthier food choices but realized food alone will not do the trick, so he started walking. In an effort to give himself a goal in his walking, he dedicated to completing a 5k (3.1 miles) every month in 2015.