Losing weight isn't always a linear journey. Often, you'll encounter setbacks, but pushing forward is important as Dennis Heaney can attest. The 46-year-old New Yorker was a lifelong athlete until the stress of working two jobs kept him from the gym. After reaching 325 pounds, Heaney found his way back to fitness and is now a part-time personal trainer. This is his story.The Basics:Weight at my heaviest: 325 lbsCurrent weight: 242 lbsTotal weight loss: 110 lbsHeight: 6'2"Age: 46Lives in: Wantagh, New YorkGrowing up, Heaney was an all-around athlete who played baseball, basketball, and football. For each day of January, we’ll spotlight a new story of physical and mental transformation. Click here for more. . "The gym was a huge part of my life. I got married at a young age, 23, [and the] responsibility to support a wife and a daughter kicked in. I neglected myself in order to provide the best life I could for my family. That included stopping my physical activity. This led … [Read more...] about This Man Dropped 110 Pounds and Is Now a Personal Trainer
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Diet and fitness secrets that helped these Northern Ireland people lose 40 stone between them
Diet and fitness secrets that helped these Northern Ireland people lose 40 stone between them BelfastTelegraph.co.uk With January finally here, many of us are thinking about improving our lifestyle — and one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Here, Leona O’Neill talks to four local people who turned their lives around by shedding stones. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/health/diet-and-fitness-secrets-that-helped-these-northern-ireland-people-lose-40-stone-between-them-37684922.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37685495.ece/5fa86/AUTOCROP/h342/MG-1086-_Read-Only_.jpg Email With January finally here, many of us are thinking about improving our lifestyle — and one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Here, Leona O’Neill talks to four local people who turned their lives around by shedding stones. 'I saw a photo of my ex with his new girl and it inspired me to get my … [Read more...] about Diet and fitness secrets that helped these Northern Ireland people lose 40 stone between them
Diet and fitness secrets that helped us lose 40 stone between us
Diet and fitness secrets that helped us lose 40 stone between us BelfastTelegraph.co.uk With January finally here, many of us are thinking about improving our lifestyle — and one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Here, Leona O’Neill talks to four local people who turned their lives around by shedding stones. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/health/diet-and-fitness-secrets-that-helped-us-lose-40-stone-between-us-37684922.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37685495.ece/7d093/AUTOCROP/h342/MG-1086-_Read-Only_.jpg Email With January finally here, many of us are thinking about improving our lifestyle — and one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Here, Leona O’Neill talks to four local people who turned their lives around by shedding stones. 'I saw a photo of my ex with his new girl and it inspired me to get my life back in gear'Elaine Gormley (30) is from Belleek, Co … [Read more...] about Diet and fitness secrets that helped us lose 40 stone between us
Here are the selfless heroes nominated for The Sun Military Awards as we salute the finest Armed Forces in the world
THE Sun Military Awards are back to salute the finest Armed Forces in the world, who have again performed jaw-dropping heroics at home and around the globe. Today we showcase the elite, shortlisted by judges from hundreds of readers’ nominations. The winners, revealed tonight at Banqueting House in London, were picked by a judging panel of former top brass, Forces’ supporters and celebs. One extra award, selected by the panel, will be unveiled at tonight’s ceremony.Hero at home: unit RAF Mountain Rescue Service: This year, the RAF Mountain Rescue Service celebrated 75 years of life-saving heroics. It was created during World War Two to save downed aircrew in remote and inhospitable corners of the UK. Top brass were learning to their dismay that pilots were surviving the crash, then falling victim to the harsh environment – so the service was born. During this year, the team of volunteers has responded to 66 call-outs. They have come to the rescue of injured … [Read more...] about Here are the selfless heroes nominated for The Sun Military Awards as we salute the finest Armed Forces in the world
How to Start Walking for Weight Loss (Even When You Have 50+ Pounds to Lose)
Have a hefty weight loss goal? You don't need to spend hours upon hours in the gym to drop pounds—in fact, you probably don't need a gym membership at all. One of the most powerful ways to lose weight is simple: Walk! Walking for weight loss may even be more effective than running, according to a recent British study. Researchers found that people who regularly took brisk walks weighed less than those devoted to other types of physical activity, including running, swimming, and cycling. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Why walking is so good for youWalking is astonishingly powerful and scientifically proven by study after study—walking transforms your body and mind. In fact, research shows it can add almost two years to your life. Of course, there’s the major perk that sneaking in those steps helps you shed unwanted weight; one Canadian study found that an hour-long brisk walk every day reduced belly fat in women by 20% over 14 weeks. But going for a trek can … [Read more...] about How to Start Walking for Weight Loss (Even When You Have 50+ Pounds to Lose)