Charlie's a fatty no more after 8 stone weight loss (From Bournemouth Echo)
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Charlie's a fatty no more after 8 stone weight loss
4:00pm Wednesday 16th January 2013 in News By Nicky Findley
Super slimmer Charlie Bosch with a pair of his old jeans
HE used to be a gym phobe now he’s a fitness fanatic!
For Charlie Bosch has lost nearly eight stone in the space of 45 weeks.
At his heaviest the 45-year-old shift worker from Bearwood, close to the Poole and Bournemouth border, tipped the scales at just over 26 stone.
“I have always been a big guy – I’m 6ft 2ins tall – and I started putting the weight on when I was 16. I just loved food – particularly chocolate – and takeaways.
“I always used to make a joke about my size before anyone else could. But although I tried to laugh about it, inside it hurt.”
Eventually Charlie had enough of people’s comments and decided to take action.
“The final straw was when I went to the canteen at work and when I sat down I realised my stomach was on the table!
“I also needed to buy some new jeans – but the nearest place where I could buy a pair was near London and they cost £100.”
Charlie’s wife was attending a Slimming World group in Kinson run by local consultant Hilla Green so he decided to join her.
“I almost didn’t get out of the car that first time because I felt embarrassed not just for myself, but for my wife too,” he explains.
But despite being the only man in the group Charlie started to enjoy it.
“The support from everyone is great! Being able to share with people who understand what you are going through – physically and emotionally – is a big help.”
Charlie adds: “The only hobby I had before was watching TV as I never felt confident enough to go out and do things. I became more and more withdrawn and I hated myself.
“Since losing the weight I love going out and exercising. I go to the gym at least five times a week – sometimes twice a day. I just wish I’d started this ages ago!”
l Hilla Green runs two Slimming World classes at 7pm on Monday night at Kinson Primary Schoool and also Thursday at 5.30pm, and 7.30pm in Bearwood Community Centre.
Comments(7)
itsallgammon
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7:15pm Wed 16 Jan 13
There is a current obsession with weight loss. It wouldn't be to sell diets, diet foods, exercise programmes or to justify the existence of Life Style Gurus now would it? Perish the thought, though the industry IS worth several billion pounds a year. Just to see what happened I looked up Charley's BMI, guessing that he is in his early thirties, on the NHS site.
According to that site he isn't a "Fatty" he is obese!!! not even just overweight! Isn't it about time we stopped publishing data that really means nothing to the great majority of the public. Such puesdo science only frightens the gullible
l'anglais
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7:48pm Wed 16 Jan 13
ABCD1
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10:24pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Such a shame that men don't like the thought of going. We have 4 or 5 men in our group. We have such a laugh and everyone really supports everyone.
Well done again
jeebuscripes
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9:24am Thu 17 Jan 13
I've never eaten like a greedy pig where is my round of applause?
scrumpyjack
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1:40pm Thu 17 Jan 13
l'anglais wrote:lol
If the jeans aren't of sentimental value, could I have 'em.
Libby.Vermeulen
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5:19am Fri 18 Jan 13
I am so proud that you embarked on what has been quite a personal journey for you.
I never thought I'd see the day that my "grootboet" (big brother) would become a real "kleinboet" (little brother).
Your family in South Africa are extremely chuffed and we can't wait to see the slimmer you, in person!
Love you loads,
Libby
Huey says...
4:07pm Wed 16 Jan 13
Bet you feel good now.