How The Butcher Lost Nearly 60 KILOS In 12 Months: How To Lose Weight Fast

Ryan Nichols was never too concerned about his ever-expanding waistline. He was building his own butcher shop and doctors gave him the “completely clean” once a year.

That was until the 38-year-old’s annual GP visit in 2020 resulted in a stark warning he never saw coming.

The Sydney butcher sat before his doctor with a solemn countenance, who explained to him that if he didn’t lose weight, he would die.

Speaking to FEMAIL, Ryan said his weight had risen to 181 kg, his cholesterol was skyrocketing and he had diabetes.

“I couldn’t believe how bad it had gotten in just 12 months,” he said.

Ryan Nichols (left before and right after) never worried too much about his ever-expanding waistline. He was building his own butcher shop and doctors gave him the “all clear” once a year

“I’ve always been a big guy, but not that big, I guess with time it just got to it.”

He was also diagnosed with sleep apnea, which left his wife terrified that he would die next to her overnight.

There was evidence that his health was deteriorating prior to the doctor’s visit, but Ryan had pushed them aside.

“Six or seven years ago I bought my own butcher shop and started working more and more,” he says.

Speaking to FEMAIL, Ryan said his weight had risen to 181 kg, his cholesterol was escalating and he had diabetes.

“I used to really like kickboxing, but I stopped going and soon I stopped everything.”

He said he would leave for work early and would be so exhausted when he got home that he would “sit on the couch and eat.”

Since that day in the doctor’s office, Ryan has revised his lifestyle and lost 59 kg in 12 months.

Since that day in the doctor’s office, Ryan has revised his lifestyle and lost 59 kg in 12 months

“My doctor didn’t tell me how much to lose, he just told me to take it off,” he said.

So the young butcher decided that he would go back to his ‘fighting weight’ of 120 kg, which suits his height.

He went to a gym, bought weight loss meals from My Muscle Chef and got rid of his “I’m too tired” excuses.

“I realized I had to work on portions and calories. I always thought that because I was a big guy, I could eat a lot of calories and that’s why eating ready meals helped,” he said.

Ryan said he’s feeling a lot better now and has promised himself he won’t put himself in danger again

He started hitting the gym four times a week, with one PT session per cycle to make sure he was doing his best with his time.

“I also walk the dog for 40 minutes every day,” he added.

And it paid off quickly.

“Within six months my blood pressure was down, cholesterol was good and my doctor was so shocked how quickly I could turn it around.”

He is no longer tired when he comes home from work, does not stop breathing when he goes to sleep at night and cannot believe the changes in his lifestyle.