Supported by his nutritionist Adem during the course, 50-year-old Richard is on track to reach his target weight to qualify for a knee operation. Richard has already lost three stone, or 19 bags of sugar.

Richard said: "I've always been a big chap as I used to do powerlifting, but since then I have put on a lot of weight. I started my weight loss journey at 26 Stone, and I am now at 23 Stone.

"I've had amazing support from my mentor Adem, he's taught me about nutrition and better ways of eating. I am finding it so much easier to lose weight and make healthy food choices.

"I would strongly recommend joining this group if you want to feel fitter and lose weight, I feel hopeful of getting to my goal weight one day."