Michael, like so many people, love snacks, and the only way he can resist temptation is to “banish treats” from his cupboards.
He said: “There is a clear genetic component to weight gain, with studies showing that genes can influence your appetite, your food cravings and your tendency to use eating as a way to cope with stress.
“I love food and I graze, particularly when I’m stressed. That’s why I gradually gained weight during my 30s and 40s and ended up, at the age of 55, weighing nearly 14 stone.”
In 2012, Michael was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and he’s not alone, UK diabetes figures have doubled to five million in the past 15 years.
But Michael turned his diabetes diagnosis around: “I lost 19lb rapidly through calorie restriction and intermittent fasting.”
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His diabetes went into remission and as long as he keeps his weight steady, he is “confident it will stay in abeyance”.
So what are Michael’s top tips to keep a steady weight?
He explained: “Establish three new habits now and you can set yourself on an altogether healthier new path for a longer life.”
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Source: Daily Express | Diet
