Big Brown Bear Hoddie

Big Brown Bear Hoddie So I used to be fab, now I’m full of flab. I used to be a hulk and now I’m all bulk. And let?

15/05/2026

Treadmill time. It’s not fun but needs to be done. 16 minutes to do 1km with the incline on 5, the speed on 4 American Dad on my phone 🙈

17/04/2026

Making sure I remember why I’m doing this 💀

First time back at the gym in a while after falling off & I got a sweat on 😅
17/04/2026

First time back at the gym in a while after falling off & I got a sweat on 😅

16/04/2026

Mounjaro Update:

I was on mounjaro for 6 months last year. I went from a 5xl to a 3xl. I’m now in a 4xl.

But I’m back on Mounjaro, working out and am slowly able to get into a 3xl on a non bloat day.

The plan is to keep going for a full 12 months this time, work out consistently & carry on eating better, something my partner Freya is supporting me with!

19/02/2026

You see that hesitation in my right shoulder as I try and lift laterally? For a few months, my shoulders been stiff and & achey and it’s becoming more apparent the more I go the gym. It’s driving me mad as nothing seems to be fixing it 🙄

Couldn’t even lift more than 5kg because it just kept popping 😤😤

Wednesdays gym sesh smashed 😎
12/02/2026

Wednesdays gym sesh smashed 😎

First protein shake of 2026. I’ve started today. I wanted to go back on but it’s too expensive.I’ve paid for a years...
02/02/2026

First protein shake of 2026. I’ve started today. I wanted to go back on but it’s too expensive.

I’ve paid for a years gym membership to force myself to go the gym as I won’t let myself pay and not use it when it cost so much and my therapist has hooked me up with a nutritionist.

Trying to get back to being comfortable in my own skin 🥲

First swim in years! Trying to get back into all the sports I used to love whilst coming to terms with the fact I’m not ...
02/07/2025

First swim in years! Trying to get back into all the sports I used to love whilst coming to terms with the fact I’m not as fit as I was. I used to be a life guard and swimming was as easy as walking but today my aim was very small: try to do 10 lengths in 30 minutes. I did it in 15!!! So proud. Trying to do a little bit each day over the next 9 weeks before the rugby season starts as my goal is to be able to play a full game without needing to come off for a breather! 🖤

First rugby session in 10 years back at and I loved it. I threw up, I could barely breathe and the heat had me sweating...
01/07/2025

First rugby session in 10 years back at and I loved it. I threw up, I could barely breathe and the heat had me sweating so much, my top was sodden but it was great to be back ⚫️⚪️

Just thought I’d share my personal weight loss achievement.I’ve been very open with friends and colleagues about how my ...
21/05/2025

Just thought I’d share my personal weight loss achievement.

I’ve been very open with friends and colleagues about how my weight can cause me issues.

When I was in my early twenties, I was in fantastic shape and would drop anything to go to the gym (top left). Then, in my mid twenties, I went up to 30 stone or 190kg or 420lbs for my friends elsewhere in the world (top right).

In January, I started Mounjaro after finding out I have pituitary issues which can affect a lot of different areas of my life but not wanting to go on HRT to resolve it as this is a lifelong commitment. The (bottom left) is the photo the day before I started Mounjaro.

(Bottom right) is myself in March after 2 solid months on Mounjaro and weight lifting 3 times a week and doing cardio twice a week. I moved on to nights in November and had to make time for the gym, but make time I did! And now, after 8 years away from the Rugby pitch, I plan on rejoining Stratford-upon-Avon Rugby Club on July 1st now that I am finally in a healthy place.

The whole time I’ve been battling my weight, my mental health has been up and down and even hit its lowest point. Now, I’m happy, healthy, with a great job, a roof over my head and a fantastic support network.

The message? Things get better!

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