By Lori EhdeLarry Peterson lost weight to save his life, and now he’s made it his mission to help others do the same.Peterson lost 300 pounds through a practical program of healthy eating and exercise — no tricks — and he’s gaining national celebrity status telling his life story.Peterson, who’s been on Dr. Phil and the CBS Morning Show, will come to Luverne Monday as part of a local diabetes education program.He’ll speak at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, in the Blue Mound Banquet Center, Luverne. Peterson battled weight and obesity since childhood, and now he credits a lifestyle change for his weight loss and better health.He calls his presentation "An Approach, An Attitude, A Success Story."Marg Kuiper, a registered dietitian, and Jamie Reisdorfer, a registered nurse, head up the diabetes education program for Luverne Community Hospital and Medical Center.Peterson comes to Luverne as part of that program, but Kuiper said his message is good for everyone."We believe that obesity is one of the underlying problems of some of the major health diseases today," she said.She said obesity can be blamed for heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, cancer, joint and back pain and other health problems."Two out of three people in America are overweight, and one out of three is considered obese," Kuiper said.To register for the free presentation and to schedule a free blood pressure and cholesterol check, call Community Education, 283-9191.