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Two images showing Hallowell, Maine student Jonathan McCullum before (in 2007) and after his stay in Alexandria, Egypt as a foreign exchange student. McCullum stayed with a family of Coptic Christians, who fast 200 days every year.

17-year-old McCullum, who is 5' 9", lost more than 50 pounds during his year in Egypt.

Adapted from: before (with 2-year-old nephew): AP Photo/McCullum family and after: AP Photo/McCullum family, Copyright © 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2007 Yahoo All rights reserved.