He came out as gay after moving to Los Angeles, but he said because of his heavier weight, he feels even less accepted now than he did in the small town in Indiana in which he grew up. He said Instagram often reinforces the stereotype that gay culture is only for “ripped, statuesque men.â€Īt 6 feet tall, his weight has fluctuated between 188 and 277 pounds.
Patrick Lehe, 29, has struggled with his weight, including periods of binging and crash dieting.
