Photo that started it all.

[Andyt2120]

Inspired by Doctorwho68 I thought I would post the photograph that changed my life. At this point I was over 21 stone in weight and it was a shock to see how big I actually was. This was taken in June 2014. The after shot was taken exactly a year later when I had got down to 14 1/2 stone.

I am now just under 13 stones and I am maintaining this weight without too much troubles despite holidays in fact I'm off to France today for a birthday break. I will not worry too much about the diet and just deal with it the instant I'm back home.

It really was this photo that did it. No amount of nagging by family or doctors would have worked and I suppose everyone has to find their own trigger.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Wow Andy, what a transformation! Looking hot!

Well done for making the changes and for having the courage to share with us.

Inspirational, thank you

[3rd-Time-Here 6lbs]

Thank you so much for sharing your photos. Apart from looking so much fitter and healthier you have also managed to take years off yourself. Fabulous transformation, well done you. Enjoy your holiday.

[shogg]

well done andy

[Hidden]

Fantastic,.you look so different and about 20 yrs younger.

You must feel fantastic, worth all the hard work eh

😇

[AvatheGardener 7lbs]

Awesome, and inspirational. Well done you! Enjoy that holiday!

[Hidden]

What a transformation! You look amazing - enjoy your birthday break!

[doctorwho68]

You look fabulous. Well done😀

[Gonti 10 kg]

Hi Andy, Thanks for posting these. It is an incredible transformation and an inspiring duo of photos. If you can effect that change anyone can.

My father, despite rowing and swimming as a teenager and sailing and skiing well into his middle life by the age of 45 had serious eating issues and he looked a lot like your before photo. He never managed to find his trigger and the last ten years of his life were uncomfortable, depressing for him painful and very very restricted.

You have saved your own life and made it tons better but also you are helping the next generations figure this out for them selves.

[Hidden]

Andy, the above comments say it all. I would like to add a big thank you for coming back and posting even though your journey to healthiness is more or less complete. It's really nice of you to take the time to think of us wannabes that are still on the early stages of the journey.

Thank you

[sueper]

Looking fab Andy and such a change - for the better

You've now got a great attitude to the whole weight issue which is so important to live a happy healthy life - enjoy birthday break

[Prin]

FANTASTIC! What a great result 👏

[Diana]

Lovely pic, you look so much better, and no doubt feel it too

[doralin]

Wow what a transformation. I have plenty of 'before' pictures & I am hoping that eventually I will have an amazing 'after' picture to share. Thank you for sharing & motivating us.

[rosie-2015]

Brilliant what a great result you must be really proud of yourself 👍😁

[skinnylizzie]

Hi Andy just seen your before and after pics where you look great how are you getting on maintaining?

[Andyt2120]

Doing really well thank you. Sticking around same weight even though I'm allowing myself a few more substantial meals. But by weighing myself daily I can adjust what I eat and feel totally in control.

Andy