FOOTIE FAN STUCK IN TURNSTILE SHEDS 24st
Dan’s half the man after a Sumo effort
A FOOTBALL fan who was “heavier than a Sumo wrestler” shed more than 24stone after getting stuck in turnstiles at a game.
Dan Howie, who weighed in at 42st, had to buy two plane seats whenever he flew on holiday and found being a supporter of Derby County a huge struggle. The 31-year-old said: “Eating the wrong stuff, no exercise, working at a desk, it was a combination of things caused the weight to creep up. “I became lazy, started drinking heavily on nights out four times a week. “I drank a bottle of rum before a night out to give me confidence.” Dan, from Birminham, added: “While I was out I’d have 15 pints, plus shots and jagers. Then I’d get a takeaway. “I was heavier than a sumo wrestler, I used to go and watch Derby, but couldn’t get through a turnstile without having to squeeze through sideways or getting stuck.
“They had to open the disabled access for me. It was too embarrassing and it put me off going.”
He had a gastric sleeve fitted in 2014, lost 4st in a year and, after signing up to Fearon’s Gym and Boxing Academy in Derby, got himself in shape.
Dan added: “I can now play sport with my nephew, and take the dog for a walk. I’m a lot happier.”