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A Lot to Lose

The Journey of a 25-stone-man as he tries to change his life

A new year, a new knee

++CURRENT WEIGHT: 22st 2.5lbs (3.5lbs ON since last weigh in) ++ This is the longest I’ve gone without writing a post, but I think I can be excused as we’ve had Christmas, New Year and all manner of lockdowns, restrictions and other pretty hectic life stuff get in the way. Joke: Q: How do you…

It’s all about the planning

++CURRENT WEIGHT: 21st 13lbs (5.5lbs off since previous week)++ Another good couple of weeks have passed since I last posted – I’ve moved up a notch in the running and managed to lose 5.5lbs since my last weigh in. For the first time in around 11 years (I can’t remember exactly when), I’m below 22…

We are where we are

++CURRENT WEIGHT: 22st 4.5lbs (2lbs on since previous week)++ A pretty good week this week. I put 2lbs on, but I’m not overly concerned. I weigh myself every Sunday afternoon, and I seem to be a two steps forward, one step back kinda guy. The previous three weeks had seen a cumulative loss of 9lbs,…

Backstory #2 of 2

++CURRENT WEIGHT: 22st 2.5lbs (5.5lbs lost since previous week)++ The evening I suffered my TIA wasn’t anything special. My mum and dad were visiting, it was the school summer holidays and they were babysitting our boy whilst we both worked our arses off. I’d just finished my usual run on the lovely local cycle paths.…

Backstory #1 of 2

++CURRENT WEIGHT: 22st 8lbs (4lbs lost since previous week)++ So, my first ever blog post. At the time of writing, I weigh 22st 8lbs which I think you’ll agree is pretty hefty. It’s about 7st 8lbs more hefty than a 6-foot man like me should weigh. Believe it or not, I’m quite pleased with this.…