With regard to weight, Phil Reeves has a rule: when scales crawl on three digits, it's time to act.

With regard to weight, Phil Reeves has a rule: when scales crawl on three digits, it's time to act.

As a mechanical engineer and geek balance, he said the NHS weight loss plan was easy to follow, responsive and appealed to his sense of logic.

The fact Liverpudlian twice the program of 12 weeks in seven months, losing 15 kg (2.3st) from a peak of 107 kg in his attempt to achieve a healthy weight.

Phil, who has a little girl, said the plan left him feeling healthier, more fit and ready to face what the spear of paternity.

How did you hear about the plan?

Christmas was not easy. At the end of the banquet he weighed 107 kg (16.8 st). I have a rule that whenever my weight goes in three digits, it's time to pass a punch of health. The NHS weight loss plan teaches you the skills needed to avoid putting weight back. The plan is structured, based on common sense, and it is free - marked a lot of boxes. I am an engineer and appeal to my logical mind.

How much did you lose?

I followed the weight loss plan twice - once in January and in May. I lost 7.5 kg each time, it worked well for me. I am at 91 kg - just in my healthy weight. I am taking advantage of the skills acquired in the plan to continue losing weight to fall further into my healthy weight.

Why did you decide to lose weight?

I like to run, but the extra weight I was wearing around his knees wrong, so I wanted to lose weight. There were other reasons: you look better and feel safer. The problem is that I love my food. I know I was eating too much.

Have you found a useful community weight loss?

There is a strong community built around the social security plan. There are so many people following him or following the plan, so the forum a place to go for support and encouragement. You can share tips, ask questions or just open when you've had a bad week. When you feel bad and you do not lose weight, the forum can help you get back on track.

What type of exercise has done in the plan?

The plan is integrated with a sofa at 5 km and the strength and flex, but as I am already quite active, I planned my own diet and set up. I did a 30% cycle of my ride to work instead of 10%, which meant it was biking 12 miles a day. I continued with my lunch and afternoon. Night races have been difficult due to the duties of parents!

Did you monitor the impact of the plan on family life?

Not really, because I always ate the same food - a little less. I ate half of what I ate before. I weighed the food and took note of the calories as precisely as possible. In addition, it had a calories from the favorite foods updated to save the list of time. I think that's why the plan works; This does not mean dramatic changes.

How did you monitor your progress?

I used the food table and exercises (PDF, 544kb) for two weeks, but I realized what I would do better. I designed a spreadsheet, which recorded my calorie intake, exercise and BMI in different charts and charts. It was a fun way to see your progress over time.

How did you eat?

If I was at dinner, I had a good chance of going to my calories. I tried to stay reasonable and limit the portion size as much as I could, though. If I approached, shift other days more exercise.

How did you taste it?

I always have fruit and vegetables in the house if I am hungry. Once a week, I buy fruits and vegetables in bulk from a wholesale market to reduce costs. At work, grazed in fruits and vegetables during the day instead of breakfast and lunch. 5 getting a day was not a problem.

How did you keep motivated?

He was losing weight and I felt in better shape - that is enough motivation. My BMI was down, and my cycle times were improving week by week. The shape of my body was changing. The handfuls of love disappeared and the six pack returned.

Seeing any graphics pointing in the right direction in the spreadsheet gave me a real boost. As a parent, I am a role model, so I want to set a good example for my daughter in terms of healthy living.

How did it change you follow the plan?

I am more active and energetic. I also feel better about myself and more confident. The plan is designed to help you form new, healthier habits, and because of who now work regularly.