Super slimmer flying high after shedding 11 stone in 11 months
By Georgie KeateBrendan O’Donnell’s dream of becoming a pilot was grounded because he couldn’t fit in a plane's cockpit when he weighed 25 stone
Brendan O’Donnell’s dream of becoming a pilot was grounded because, at more than 25 stone, he couldn’t fit in a plane.
Now, after shedding 11 stone in just 11 months, he has booked his first flying lesson and says his life has changed “forever”.
Mr O’Donnell, unveiled today as Slimming World’s Male Slimmer of the Year, told how a series of 30th birthday events had been “ruined” because of his weight.
“We went to Spain first and I just couldn’t enjoy myself – it was just too hot and I was so uncomfortable,” he said.
“Then we went to a festival of tribute bands, Tribfest, and just carrying stuff from the car to the campsite nearly did me in.”
After that, Mr O’Donnell, who works for Aviva, decided to join a Slimming World group.
Since losing 11 stone, Mr O’Donnell, from Fridaythorpe in East Yorkshire, says he feels “incredible”.
“I never knew what it was like to be the correct weight for my height and I never realised it could feel this good.
"I grew up in the 1980s and 1990s with films like Top Gun. I always wanted to be a pilot but could never get in a small plane,” he said.
“There’s an airfield near us and now I can start taking lessons.”
Breakfast: Croissants, large latte
Lunch: Pre-packed sandwiches, large bag of crisps and a bag of sweets
Dinner: Frozen pizza, portion of chips
Snacks: Sharing bags of crisps or chocolate bars.
After
Breakfast: Fresh fruit with fat-free fromage frais and granola
Lunch: Tuna pasta salad
Dinner: Pulled pork, oven-baked chips and roasted vegetables
Snacks: Sushi, cooked lean meat, fresh fruit, ice lollies.
Now, after shedding 11 stone in just 11 months, he has booked his first flying lesson and says his life has changed “forever”.
Mr O’Donnell, unveiled today as Slimming World’s Male Slimmer of the Year, told how a series of 30th birthday events had been “ruined” because of his weight.
“We went to Spain first and I just couldn’t enjoy myself – it was just too hot and I was so uncomfortable,” he said.
“Then we went to a festival of tribute bands, Tribfest, and just carrying stuff from the car to the campsite nearly did me in.”
After that, Mr O’Donnell, who works for Aviva, decided to join a Slimming World group.
Since losing 11 stone, Mr O’Donnell, from Fridaythorpe in East Yorkshire, says he feels “incredible”.
“I never knew what it was like to be the correct weight for my height and I never realised it could feel this good.
"I grew up in the 1980s and 1990s with films like Top Gun. I always wanted to be a pilot but could never get in a small plane,” he said.
“There’s an airfield near us and now I can start taking lessons.”
Brendan's daily diet:
BeforeBreakfast: Croissants, large latte
Lunch: Pre-packed sandwiches, large bag of crisps and a bag of sweets
Dinner: Frozen pizza, portion of chips
Snacks: Sharing bags of crisps or chocolate bars.
After
Breakfast: Fresh fruit with fat-free fromage frais and granola
Lunch: Tuna pasta salad
Dinner: Pulled pork, oven-baked chips and roasted vegetables
Snacks: Sushi, cooked lean meat, fresh fruit, ice lollies.
Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/super-slimmer-flying-high-after-3896152#ixzz38rapMyCT
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