'I shed 6 stone after horror incident at work and terrifying warning about my health'
'I shed 6 stone after horror incident at work and terrifying warning about my health'
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Slimming World sensation Nick Furlong, 45, lost a staggering six stone following a terrifying incident at work and a worrying warning about his health. At 18st and 11lbs, Nick's weight was severely impacting every aspect of his life, including his job as an RAC patrol manager.
"I’m a mechanic by trade and I’ve been in the industry for nearly 30 years. I work for the RAC managing a team of 43 patrols who attend hundreds of breakdowns every day," Nick said. Recalling a horror ordeal at work, he revealed, "I no longer work at the roadside myself, and one of the reasons was because it was becoming such a struggle. I’d been known to get myself wedged under many a car while working and the physical side of the job was getting harder and harder.".
Before finding Slimming World, Nick admitted he was contemplating using weight loss drugs in a bid to shed some pounds, having struggled with his body image since his youth. "I was relatively slim until I hit my 20s. My weight crept up from there so, I’ve essentially lived most of my life overweight. I’ve tried all sorts of diets over the years – Keto, meal replacement shakes and even the baby food diet," he recalled.
Adding, "I’d lose a bit of weight, but none of them were sustainable. I didn’t enjoy what I was eating and felt I was missing out, which led to me feeling depressed and eating even more, in a downward spiral. I was seriously contemplating weight loss drugs before starting Slimming World and I’m so glad I didn’t go down that route.".
