A Broadcaster Cut Sugar and Carbs and Lost 112 Pounds in 4 Months
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Stephen Nolan had struggled with his weight for more than 40 years, including a previous effort in 2014 that saw him lose 6 stone before regaining it — a journey he documented on the TV shows Food on the Brain and Biggest Diet in the Country.
This time, he combined diet changes with 60-minute exercise sessions that included around 2 miles of running or treadmill work each time. "Hate it, but love the energy it gives me after I finish it," he said of the workouts, describing a broader shift from seeking happiness in sugary, carb-heavy food to finding satisfaction in improved cardiovascular performance.
Starting at 22 stone 8 pounds, Nolan had reached 14 stone 12 pounds by week 17, and by June 10, 2019 — four months in — had lost a total of 8 stone (112 pounds), with a goal of getting into the low 14-stone range by July. He shared his progress publicly on Twitter throughout.
Key takeaways
- ›Started at 22 stone 8 pounds and cut sugar and carbohydrate intake as the core dietary change
- ›Added daily 60-minute workouts including roughly 2 miles of running per session
- ›Lost 8 stone — 112 pounds — in 4 months (documented over 17 weeks), reaching 14 stone 12 pounds
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