Francis McDonnell, 65, took part in the 'Game of Stones' trial that paid obese men a cash incentive for losing 10 per cent of their body weight
Francis McDonnell, 65, took part in the 'Game of Stones' trial that paid obese men a cash incentive for losing 10 per cent of their body weightover 12 months, with a cash reward of up to £400 for some to see if it would help them reach their target.The men were also sent daily text messages to offer tips and motivation including “walk a different route home to avoid the kebab shop” and “don’t treat your body like a skip”.
He eat Branflakes with fat-free milk or similar for breakfast, “a lot of salads” and home-made soup using a soup kettle. He also focused on cutting down his portion sizes., so ate fairly healthily before, but I ate too much,” said the former car insurance claim handler. “So instead of having two Linda McCartney pies, beans and chips, I have one pie and just beans. I didn’t actually feel hungry because I felt motivated.
Francis has since put on just over on a stone, but he says he is determined to shed it again and make a real lifestyle change.
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