McDonald's fan shares how he halved his weight
Remembering his former self, he said: "I did not do any walking or exercise as it would make me feel exhausted and I would be sweating."I would also want to avoid people so I would never really want to be out in public." At the time the money he was spending did not seem significant as it would be "£10 here, £20 there".
On bad days, Mr Hilton would start the day with McDonald's."But it would be two of everything. I would quite often skip lunch so I could pre-plan my binge for the evening. "That could be going back to McDonald's. It could be Chinese, Indian, KFC," he added.At the beginning of 2024, a photograph taken in work made him realise it was time to change his diet.He said the key to losing weight has been to eat the correct portion sizes and avoid takeaways, although he does still eat the odd burger. When it comes to exercise, he does not go to the gym. "I'm on my feet all day and along with dog walks, that was enough for me," he said.His new slim self has left him feeling happier and his sleep has improved.
"It's 100% made me more confident," he said. Mr Hilton recommended others looking to lose weight should make steady changes to their diet over time.He added by doing this, he has "lost the equivalent of a great Dane".
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