A man spends RMB 12,000 a week on junk food and loses 92 kilograms by exercising and using the "Sweets Substitution Method"

Alex Williams, a 33-year-old man who once consumed up to 7,000 calories a day and spent 300 pounds (approximately NT$12,000) on junk food every week, reported in the Daily Mail that he successfully lost about 92 kilograms by relying on exercise and several diet control measures.

Addicted to junk food, he can eat two square meals a day

After Alex was unable to play rugby due to a knee injury as a teenager, his weight increased year by year. Only a teenager at the time, his waist measured 46 inches and his diet consisted almost entirely of sausage rolls, frozen pizza, takeout and fast food. He said: "I can eat a pack of 8 sausage rolls at one time, and I can easily eat a large pizza. I will even eat McDonald's first, and then go home to have dinner with my family." 99}

This kind of diet made him breathless after walking up a few stairs, and he was afraid to take off his shirt in the dressing room. He was also afraid of having to get into the water when traveling, which made him fall into long-term self-denial.

Joined a team weight loss program and lost 92 kilograms

In 2018, a friend invited him to participate in the football-focused weight loss program Man v Fat, which became a turning point in his life. After he started losing weight, he canceled all fried snacks, delivery meals, pizza and high-sugar snacks, and switched to eating high-protein meals such as steak, chicken, and salmon. At the same time, he played five games a week and went to the gym regularly. After years of hard work, my weight dropped from 178 kg to 86 kg; my BMI dropped from about 58 (super obese) to 28 (overweight). He shared: "The key is to continue. It is not difficult to lose weight. What is difficult is to maintain the downward trend. You have to accept the occasional rebound, but the overall weight becomes lighter."

Frozen grapes have become a “god-like substitute” for quitting sweets.

The most difficult thing for Alex to give up is sweets. He ate chocolate every day until he discovered the super alternative of "frozen grapes." He said: "Frozen grapes are really like a cheat code, especially marshmallow grapes. After being chilled, they are very sweet and can suppress cravings."

The nutrition industry generally believes that frozen grapes are suitable as a low-calorie dessert substitute because they eat more slowly and make you feel fuller. Grapes themselves are rich in fiber, vitamins C, K and antioxidants, making them a healthier choice than chocolate.

From self-loathing to regaining confidence: "I have really become a different person."

Alex believes that the support of the team allowed him to break through the repeated weight loss and extreme practices in the past. "When your performance affects the entire team, you will be more responsible." Now he has successfully lost 92 kilograms and has regained his confidence: "I used to hate my body and was afraid of any situation that required me to take off my shirt. Now I feel that my whole life has changed."