After looking back through family photos of hikes and activities, Ty realized he wasn't in any of them and that he was "already dead to his family." That was his motivating factor all throughout his weight loss plan; experiencing all the big moments with them. After getting amazing support from his family, Ty lost 65 pounds and is living a much more active life. His wife even told him that she didn't gain a guy 65 pounds lighter, she gained a husband who looks 20 years younger. As Ty said, it's "really cool!"