One Angry Fat Bloke

What happens when you lose a lot of weight and are somehow still fat? What motivates you to keep going even when you slip up?In the final episode of the first series of #1AFB I share what started me and my wife's weight loss journey, how it's going so far, and what we are hoping will continue to motivate us to improve our health.The music in this episode is UkeSounds by Airtone. Used under a Creative Commons attribution license. You can find it and other songs on dig.ccmoxter.orgThe 1AFB logo has been designed using resources from Flaticon.com

If you've ever had issues managing your weight exercise can seem like a daunting prospect. You might worry about hurting yourself, embarrassing yourself, or being intimidated by the other people in the gym or in the park. Taking that first step is often the hardest part.In this week's episode I'm talking to Amy (@splattard on Instagram) who lost over 250 pounds following weight loss surgery and has found a passion for fitness for physical and mental health. We spend time talking about her fitness routine, why exercising can be intimidating for beginners, and Amy shares some fantastic advice for those wanting to get started.The music in this episode is UkeSounds by Airtone. Used under a Creative Commons attribution license. You can find it and other songs on dig.ccmoxter.orgThe 1AFB logo has been designed using resources from Flaticon.com

This week is the final part of my conversation with Ellie Pearce. We talk about the long term effects of weight loss surgery, both good and bad, and talk about how some people wrongly think weight loss surgery is an easy way out.You can follow Ellie on Instagram, she's @amazinglyellie.The music in this episode is UkeSounds by Airtone. Used under a Creative Commons attribution license. You can find it and other songs on dig.ccmoxter.orgThe 1AFB logo has been designed using resources from Flaticon.com

So what is weight loss surgery actually like? How does the recovery process work? And how do you actually get used to having only a quarter of the stomach you used to have?Ellie Pearce is back with me for part two of our conversation where we discuss those questions and more.You can follow Ellie on Instagram, she's @amazinglyellie.The music in this episode is UkeSounds by Airtone. Used under a Creative Commons attribution license. You can find it and other songs on dig.ccmoxter.orgThe 1AFB logo has been designed using resources from Flaticon.com

There are many ways to lose weight, and if I've learnt anything in the last few months it's that there just isn't one right way for everyone.For Ellie Pearce, the right way was weight loss surgery, while it isn't a quick fix (despite what people think), it started a journey that has helped to get her health back.This episode is part one of my conversation with Ellie, covering her relationship with food before she had the surgery.You can follow Ellie on Instagram, she's @amazinglyellie.The music in this episode is UkeSounds by Airtone. Used under a Creative Commons attribution license. You can find it and other songs on dig.ccmoxter.orgThe 1AFB logo has been designed using resources from Flaticon.com

Happy New Year from #1AFB.This week we'll explore the tsunami of publicity losing weight gets at this time of year, as well as all the publicity for people telling you you're great just the way you are. Well, which is it?I'll share my experience of calorie restrictive diets, how the affected me, and why we might all be better off not dieting at all.The music in this episode is UkeSounds by Airtone. Used under a Creative Commons attribution license. You can find it and other songs on dig.ccmoxter.orgThe 1AFB logo has been designed using resources from Flaticon.com

So we did it. We had our three days off the diet.I'm joined by my lovely wife, Liv, to talk through our Christmas food adventures and look at what worked well and what didn't work at all.The music in this episode is UkeSounds by Airtone. Used under a Creative Commons attribution license. You can find it and other songs on dig.ccmoxter.orgThe 1AFB logo has been designed using resources from Flaticon.com

When is eating cheating? When should we allow ourselves to indulge? How do we get the most out of it without falling off track? It's a #1AFB Christmas special! This week I'm talking about my plans to take a break from my diet over Christmas, why I think (or at the very least hope) that it's a good idea, and how I'm planning to get back to it after the festivities are over.The music in this episode is UkeSounds by Airtone. Used under a Creative Commons attribution license. You can find it and other songs on dig.ccmoxter.orgThe 1AFB logo has been designed using resources from Flaticon.com

Why do we get hungry? What makes us stop eating? How much control do we actually have?This week we'll explore the processes in our body governed by negative feedback, how they can misfire and cause obesity, and why understanding them might, at the very least, help fat people like me understand why it can sometimes seem that our bodies are against us. #1AFBThe music in this episode is UkeSounds by Airtone. Used under a Creative Commons attribution license. You can find it and other songs on dig.ccmoxter.orgThe 1AFB logo has been designed using resources from Flaticon.com

What actually is Keto? How does it work? What can and can't you eat? How does it affect you?This week I'll hopefully answer your questions about my diet, and look ahead to what a healthier future might be like. #1AFBThe music in this episode is UkeSounds by Airtone. Used under a Creative Commons attribution license. You can find it and other songs on dig.ccmoxter.orgThe 1AFB logo has been designed using resources from Flaticon.com

This episode is about our relationship with our cravings and how they do and, more importantly, how they don't make people fat. I also explore how my eating disorders turned my cravings into addiction. #1AFBThe music in this episode is UkeSounds by Airtone. Used under a Creative Commons attribution license. You can find it and other songs on dig.ccmoxter.orgThe 1AFB logo has been designed using resources from Flaticon.com

Hi, I'm Pete. I'm fat and I'm angry. This first episode is about how I got here, and hopefully where I'm heading. #1AFBThe music in this episode is UkeSounds by Airtone. Used under a Creative Commons attribution license. You can find it and other songs on dig.ccmoxter.org