No slim pickings for dieters who lose pounds for charity

NINE Waterford men who collectively lost 145 pounds in five weeks hope their loss will be a cancer charity’s gain.

Cha’s Angels led by city councillor and former mayor, Cha O’Neill are thrilled with their feat. In the first two weeks, the men lost 88 pounds. That went up to 108lbs in the final week of the challenge which is in aid of the South East Cancer Foundation.

Collectively, they weighed in almost 10-and-a-half stone or a whole average person lighter when the final weigh-in took place. “We are over the moon,” an elated Mr O’Neill said as the men weighed in and they thanked all their various mentors.