A FATHER transformed his body after feeling like he was killing himself with a fast food habit that saw him eat 50 takeaways a month.
Food critic Matt Binge, 36, says he went from kebabs to sit-ups after easily consuming 10,000 calories a day.
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At his heaviest, he weighed 24 pounds and was genuinely scared for his life.
“I was effectively killing myself,” the Cambridge father said.
“I was fat, but I was also inflated and bloated – even putting on socks or getting in and out of the car was a problem.”
His massive eating habits left him feeling like he was about to have a heart attack or stroke at any moment, but since turning his back on his ‘toxic lifestyle’, Matt has transformed his life and his body.
Matt has always been a die-hard fan.
He started doing food reviews five years ago and it eventually became his full-time job after launching his own YouTube channel, Food Review Club.
In his work, he ate at eight to ten restaurants and fast food restaurants a week.
While at restaurants, he would try several different menu items, which he said led to him eating up to 10,000 calories a day.
I could barely walk
Once this started to lessen, his eating outside of work also started to get worse.
Soon, he discovered that he had no limit on the cookies, chips, soft drinks and chocolate he consumed.
Matt’s toxic lifestyle has left him unhappy and depressed.
He had no self-esteem or confidence, his clothes didn’t fit him and he could barely walk, which he found embarrassing.
In addition to being extremely overweight, he felt bloated, bloated, and bloated, and constantly felt like he was going to have a heart attack.
Being overweight or obese can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, cancer and stroke.
The NHS states that some genes are linked to obesity, but it is mainly caused by eating junk food and a lack of exercise.
Big change
But it wasn’t until his wife discovered she was pregnant with their first child that Matt decided to take his health seriously and schedule a blood test.
“I wanted to be there for our new son,” Matt said.
The results were a wake-up call for the dad-to-be, encouraging him to start his weight loss and fitness journey in September 2022.
“I feel great now,” he said.
“Every aspect of my life has changed, including personal and business relationships.
“I think being in good physical shape says something about you as a person, before you even speak, compared to being fat, slow and a little sloppy.”
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How to lose weight
There are many ways to lose weight, from making small changes to what you eat and drink to finding more support.
According to the NHS, to get the best possible start on your weight loss plan, there are seven steps you should follow.
- Stay active for 150 minutes a week – you can break this up into shorter sessions
- Aim to get 5 a day – 80g of fresh, tinned or frozen fruit or vegetables counts as 1 serving
- Aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds, or 0.5 to 1 kg, per week
- Read food labels – products that are color coded greener than amber and red are often a healthier option
- Swap sugary drinks for water – if you don’t like the taste, add lemon or lime slices for flavor
- Reduce your consumption of foods high in sugar and fat – start by swapping sugary cereals for whole-grain alternatives
- Share your weight loss plan with someone you trust – they can help motivate you when you have a bad day
Fall in love with health and fitness
Since starting his fitness journey, Matt has lost 9 pounds [66lbs] and developed a muscular physique thanks to his new passion for weightlifting.
“I quickly developed a love for it [weightlifting] and I was excited to do it every day,” he said.
“It wasn’t a chore because going to the gym was a nice break in my day, and I really wanted to do it, so it seemed easy.”
Additionally, Matt had to completely change his relationship with food.
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“I had to teach myself how to control my eating and how to enjoy everything in moderation,” he said.
While Matt still reviews restaurants, this non-work diet looks a lot different.
“I now have a very clean and balanced diet,” he explained.
“I’m a firm believer in the fact that the good food we enjoy doesn’t have to be bad for us – we just need to have more balance,” he added;
“There’s nothing wrong with getting together with the family on a Friday and ending the week with a takeaway snack.
“It’s simply important to live with a little control.”
Matt’s Diet: Before vs After Weight Loss
BEFORE THE DIET:
BREAKFAST: Take anything to go – Greggs meal with roast steak and a donut
LUNCH: Pizza or fish and chips with all the trimmings and puddings from the restaurant he was reviewing
DINNER: Prepare a big family dinner with dessert – bags of chips while cooking
SNACKS: Chocolate, chips, packet of biscuits and half a liter of milk before bed – if he saw food, he would have eaten it.
AFTER THE DIET:
BREAKFAST: Porridge, peanut butter, berries and protein shake
MEAL TWO: Chicken, rice and vegetables
MEAL THREE: Ribeye, rice and vegetables
MEAL FOUR: Chicken, pasta and vegetables
MEAL FIVE: Ribeye, pasta and vegetables
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