A MAN shed 22st after ditching a takeaway habit that cost him £88,000.
Jonathan Hodgson, 36, was 40st at his heaviest, getting out of breath just walking.
CatersAt his heaviest Jonathan Hodgson was 40st, spending £200 a week on junk food[/caption]
CatersOriginally signing up for a 28-day online bootcamp during the pandemic, Jonathan is now just 18st and is off the takeaways[/caption]
But the electrician signed up for a 28-day online bootcamp during the pandemic in 2020 — and lost 19lbs in the first week alone.
He is now a buff 18st after swapping pizzas and curries for salads and the gym, five days a week.
Jonathan, of Barnsley, said: “If I can do it, anyone can. I was always a big kid. You kind of roll with it after time.”
The married dad reckons he spent £200 a week on junk food over eight years, but is now hooked on a healthier lifestyle.
Everything changed for him in September 2020 when he came across a man who inspired him during lockdown with his daily, motivational fitness videos – namely, the owner of Barnsley Barbell, Pete Shaw, who he now describes as a friend.
He said: “I remember making my tea in my kitchen and watching one of his fitness boot camp videos. My wife has always been really supportive. She’s never fat-shamed me or anything
“She came into the kitchen and said: ‘Why are you watching these videos, but you’re not doing anything with it?’
“I remember saying to her: ‘I’ll sort it out one day.’”
Jonathan, who is due to have excess skin removed next year, said: “I can move about and take on more jobs. I’ve become a better dad and a better husband.”