A man shared how he shed 4st in just 12 weeks while his partner shifted around 2st.
The slimmers used a type of fasting to achieve their impressive results.
Chris, 44, and Lindsay, 41, from Lancashire, enjoyed filling up on rich foods and wine, but felt "disgusted with ourselves" while on holiday by the coast.
Chris explained: “We were away on a family holiday in Cornwall and there was a hot tub at our rental accommodation, which we loved. I remember we were both looking at the folds in our stomachs, (having just enjoyed Cornish pasties and beers) and we were both quite disgusted with ourselves.
Lindsay lost 2st
THE FAST 800
The slimmers transformed their diets
THE FAST 800
"We realised that we were at our heaviest and decided enough was enough; something had to change. In February 2023, I weighed 17st 4Ib and I felt like a big blob.
"I didn't like myself at all and I was ashamed to say that I got to the point where I'd have to rock myself out of the car and rock myself off the floor to stand up.”
While they wanted to overhaul their diet, Lindsay explained they struggled to know where to start.
Lindsay added: "Despite eating large meals, we noticed that we were always hungry. Neither of us had much energy and we both suffered from poor quality sleep too.
"Chris also had quite a lot of inflammation so would also suffer from joint pain. Chris’ background is in sports science, so he did some research online, looking for ways to improve his health, and found The Fast 800."
The Fast 800 is a form of intermittent fasting founded by the late Dr Michael Mosley. The slimmers followed this plan focusing on high-protein and nutrient-dense foods such as eggs, lean protein, salads and vegetables.
Healthy fats such as full-fat milk, full-fat Greek yoghurt and peanut butter were also staples for the pair, even while they were on holiday.
By week three, "we started to notice that we were no longer hungry and we had both started losing quite a bit of weight".
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They lost weight within 12 weeks
THE FAST 800
Discussing his weight loss, Chris continued: “The first few pounds that come off are often water, but then after that, your body starts burning fat. We found the programme easier and easier the more time that passed because we were seeing such impressive results.
"You start looking in the mirror thinking 'Wow, I’m going to stick to this, I feel great and I’m starting to look great too'."
As well as changing their eating, Chris and Lindsay increased their activity levels, opting for weighted workouts in the gym. The dieters were dropping around 4lb per week and felt "light and full of energy".
Lindsay added: "My waist, my arms, my legs all feel so much tighter and more toned. I can proudly say that I've now got a six-pack, which is something I didn’t ever think I’d hear myself say."
