Fresh Perspectives: Olympic Gold Medalist Chase Kalisz

Staying at peak fitness comes with the territory when you’re an elite swimmer on Team USA. But even then, it can be challenging at times. For the rest of the population, prioritizing health and maintaining a healthy weight can be a daily struggle. Kalisz’s mom Cathy—his biggest supporter throughout his career—has navigated ups and downs on her weight loss journey despite her best efforts. He’s seen first-hand how complex obesity is as a disease, and he hopes to use his platform to champion her and others living with obesity.