Teen becomes role model after losing 13 stone

A TEENAGE slimming champion said yesterday his life had changed 100% since losing more than half his body weight.

Daniel Sadler, 18, from Barry, South Glamorgan, lost 13st 1lb in a year and a half, beating other 15- to 21-year-old hopefuls from around the country to be crowned by competition organisers Slimming World.

Mr Sadler earned £2,000 (€1,400) for his feat, which he began in December 2005 when he joined the organisation at nearly 26st.

“I would never have thought of having the life I have now,” he said. “My life has changed so much. I feel that I could do anything.”

A typical day used to involve up to 24 packets of crisps, chips, pizza, kebabs and chocolate bars.

That has been replaced with lots of fruit, eating in moderation and keeping active.

He plays a lot of sport and hopes he can be an example to others.

“I would like to think I am a role model,” he said. “I feel the bad side of me has gone and only the good side is left.”