A man so overweight he was ‘banned’ from local takeaways has lost an incredible 20 stone in a year.
Darren “Dibsy” McClintock began his epic diet after personal trainer Mike Hind sent flyers round to chip shops and curry houses begging them not to serve him.
The 28-year-old was also warned by doctors he was “eating himself to death” as he gorged daily on fry-ups and fast food.
The leaflets to local takeaway owners pleaded: “Save Dibsy, Obesity Is Killing Him. Do Not Serve This Man.”
Dibsy was 40 stone at his heaviest with a dangerously fast heart rate.
He took up two seats on a plane, couldn’t walk up the stairs, wear a seat belt, fit in the bath or travel on public transport.
But a year later, he has competed in the Great North Run, fought in a charity boxing match and climbed Ben Nevis.
And six weeks ago he went ‘official’ with a new girlfriend, who he met after receiving messages of support over Facebook .
Dibsy said: “When I look back over the last year and what I have achieved I’m very proud of myself.
“Both physically and mentally I’m in the best place I have ever been, I’m really happy.
“Twelve months ago I had given up on life and thought there was no way back from the weight I had reached.
“Now I’m living the best life I can, it’s amazing.”
Much of the Middlesbrough man’s astounding success is down to personal trainer Mike who set the huge goal for Dibsy to lose 20 stone in a year, which he achieved last week with seven days to spare.
Dibsy said: “The last year has been absolutely brutal and a massive challenge.
“There have been lots of really difficult moments and times when I’ve not wanted to get out of bed in the morning.
“Mike has been there pushing me the whole way though, he’s been absolutely incredible.
“When I saw I’d reached my target weight it was a huge relief and a big weight off my shoulders, literally.”
Dibsy said a year ago his day would have started with a full English breakfast before having a pasty and pie with a fizzy drink for lunch.
At dinner time he would have gorged on fish and chips or an Indian takeaway with a large bottle of pop followed by ice cream.
In total he was taking in around 11,000 calories a day, which is enough for a family of six, according to health expert Mike.
Now Dibsy starts his morning with overnight oats before having pasta and vegetables for lunch.
A typical dinner is barbecue chicken with rice.
Dibsy added: “The best thing about my weight loss is that it’s put a smile on my mum’s face.
Source: Mirror
