Weight-loss dad is half the man he was
RYAN EMBARKED ON HEALTH MISSION AFTER KIDNEY STONE SURGERY
A painful case of kidney stones caused a Wearside dad-of-three to embark on an incredible weight-loss journey which has seen him shed almost nine stones.
Sunderland man Ryan Turley, 33, tipped the scales at 22st 13lbs back in August 2017.
But after having to go into hospital for surgery to remove kidney stones, he immediately started on a mission to get fitter – with amazing results.
Over the past 18 months he has ditched takeaways such as kebabs, Chinese and pizzas as well as crisps and fizzy drinks in favour of lowfat meals, while also getting
He is now down to 14st 3lbs, just 3lbs from his final target of getting down to 14st.
“I’m feeling so much better,” said Ryan.
“I’ve got a lot more energy and I’m not as fatigued as I used to be.
“I don’t just sit and do nothing like I did before, and a lot of people I know say I’m half the man I used to be, which I suppose I really am.”
Ryan is a full-time carer for Alfie-Eric, who has epilepsy, ADHD and a developmental delay condition.
“My advice to anyone wanting to lose weight is just to make a start,” said Ryan.
“Once you lost that first pound, you realise you can do it. There’s no reason you can’t.
“You don’t need to join an expensive gym, you can just go out for a walk to get started.
“It’s not just losing weight though, you need to change your whole lifestyle.
“You have to change everything.”