A Felixstowe man who lost six stone in just half a year has revealed his joy – and says he is the happiest he has ever been.
Going through a divorce, Rick Ward decided that enough was enough and changed his life completely.
After trying every possible diet and even fat-burning injections, the 39-year-old man started the 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan.
Rick Ward before losing weight, Supplied (Image: Supplied)
He said: “I got to the point where I was 18 and a half stone. I kept doing diets and losing a bit of weight and thinking, ‘yeah, I'm going to carry it on’, but I'd look in the mirror and I still wouldn't be happy because I lost my hair as well.
"Eventually, I went and got a hair transplant in February. Then in July, I started the diet.
Rick Ward before losing weight, Supplied (Image: Supplied)
“After two weeks of doing the diet, my wife and I decided to split up. That gave me extra motivation to carry on. During the first month, I lost a stone, and my hair was growing, so I felt good.
“I carried on, and it just changed my life.”
Rick Ward (in the middle) after losing weight, Supplied (Image: Supplied)
Rick Ward after losing weight, Supplied (Image: Supplied)
The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan uses formula food soups, shakes, bars and other foods to replace conventional foods.
Mr Ward said he used to eat a shake for breakfast, porridge or soup for lunch, and microwavable noodles for dinner.
Rick Ward before and after losing weight, Supplied (Image: Supplied)
He added: “I feel more awake and have more energy throughout the day. I go to the gym three to four times per week, play football more often, and am generally more active.
Rick at the gym, Supplied (Image: Supplied)
“For the first time in my life, I actually feel happy. I feel content with myself and content in my own company.
“Obviously, I had a tough year with the divorce, and that was hard on my mental health, but I feel like a completely different person now.”
Mr Ward had daily support and weekly weigh-ins from his consultant from Kesgrave, Rebecca Thomas, who continues to be there every step of the way with his maintenance.
Rick Ward after losing weight, Supplied (Image: Supplied)
He now weighs 12 stone 10lbs and is committed to carrying on with a healthy diet.
Rick Ward before and after losing weight, Supplied (Image: Supplied)
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