Christmas<\/a> do.<\/p>\n“I took a second look to actually see it and it made me really upset. That was the turning point to really make a change.”<\/p>\n
After nailing his calorie deficit, Josh said people often assumed he has used a weight loss jab or “been to Turkey” for weight loss surgery.<\/p>\n
He said: “I’ve done no exercise whatsoever, apart from walking a lot more. I wanted to get the food side down.<\/p>\n
“No jabs or any gastric sleeve. The first thing people ask is if I’ve done a jab or been to Turkey. I’ve nothing against any of that, but sometimes hard work isn’t appreciated – it was solely calorie deficit.”<\/p>\n
Before losing the weight, Josh would eat so much in the evening it would make him feel sick the next day.<\/p>\n
He said: “When I checked how much I’d spent on certain takeaways, it was disgusting; \u00a36,000 on McDonald’s in a two-year bracket.<\/p>\n
“Along with other takeaways, around \u00a310,000 in two years. It all added up, I was out of control.<\/p>\n
“I’m quite shy and I’ve had a bit of anxiety – food was my comfort. But it wasn’t good mentally, I knew I was damaging my body.<\/p>\n
“I was hot all the time, exhausted all the time. I gave up – I’d work, go home and eat.”<\/p>\n
Despite turning his life around, Josh still feels like a 20st man.<\/p>\n
He said: “I am proud of myself, and I feel a million times better, but you know what? I still wake up each morning feeling like I’m 20 stone.<\/p>\n
“I still mentally feel huge. It’s a battle – I don’t think I’ll truly ever be happy, but who is?<\/p>\n
“Food addition is real and isn’t understood enough. If someone is an alcoholic or has a gambling addiction, there seems to be more sympathy.”<\/p>\n
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Josh overhauled his diet(Image: Josh Hilton\/SWNS)<\/p>\n
When it comes to advice for others, Josh recommended people getting comfortable with seeing small improvements.<\/p>\n
He said: “I know it sounds clich\u00e9, but take it slowly. When you are bigger, you’ve got an addictive and impulsive personality, and you want quick results straight away.<\/p>\n
“But reign it in and be happy with half a pound a week. If you get the calorie deficit side right as well, you can eat what you want and still lose weight.”<\/p>\n
Josh’s diet before weight loss<\/p>\n
Breakfast – Skip breakfast<\/p>\n
Lunch – Skip lunch<\/p>\n
Dinner – Takeaway (McDonald’s, Chinese, Indian, Kebabs)<\/p>\n
Snacks – Cakes, crisps, chocolate<\/p>\n
Drinks – Three litres of full fat coke<\/p>\n
Josh’s diet after<\/p>\n
Breakfast – Low-fat yoghurt with fruit and honey or porridge<\/p>\n
Lunch – Jacket potato with beans and cheese or a salad<\/p>\n
Dinner – Pasta dishes, protein dishes, veg.<\/p>\n
Snacks – Crisps in moderation, fruit, low-calorie chocolates<\/p>\n
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Josh Hilton before and after his weight loss(Image: Josh Hilton\/SWNS)<\/p>\n![\"Josh](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0_man-loses-10st-1407265.jpg\")
Josh made a plan to change(Image: Josh Hilton\/SWNS)<\/p>\n