'I went from 18 stone to 14 in one year and still drank beer every week

'I went from 18 stone to 14 in one year and still drank beer every week - here's how'

As I hit the age of 30, I felt as though my life was on a downward spiral. The vitality of my twenties seemed like a distant memory - climbing the stairs became an Olympic feat, a trip to the shops required the mental preparation of preparing for my A Levels, and worst of all, I could feel my zest for life slipping away.

A year ago, I tipped the scales at 115kg (18 stone, 1lb). Alongside the physical challenges of being medically overweight, my mental health took a severe hit. The man who could once walk into any room and chat with anyone now started hiding in corners, anxious and downbeat.

Worst of all my patience with my loved ones slipped, snapping at them more frequently as fatigue and self-loathin