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Tuesday, 29 August 2006, 14:59 GMT 15:59 UK

In pictures: Your weight loss

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As a report reveals rising obesity in England, and government advises on healthier lifestyles, those who have shed weight tell how they did it, and how it has changed them.

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Tim Woolley, from Hemel Hempstead, is 17. Over 18 months he went from 16.5 to 11.5 stone by attending a slimming club and eating healthily - cutting out fast food and sweets.

Jo Hudson, of Middlesbrough

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Jo Hudson lost seven stone in 18 months with the help of an organised diet plan: "It taught me that there are alternatives to calorie-laden foods, and they can taste just as good."

Zahid Ul-Hassan, 25, of Glasgow, weighed more than 19 stone. "I lost six stone by following Weight Watchers and going to the gym six times a week."

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Zahid Ul-Hassan, 25, of Glasgow, weighed more than 19 stone. "I lost six stone by following a controlled diet and going to the gym six times a week."

Sandra Dibble has lost nearly four stone over two years through running and a weight-loss group. "With that elusive stone to lose, I do the Great South Run next month."

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Sandra Dibble has lost nearly four stone over two years through running and a weight-loss group. "With that elusive stone to lose, I do the Great South Run next month."

Neill Christie-Hewitt "I was nearly 14 stone so I decided to take action. I cut out all the rubbish I was eating, cut out alcohol and started going to the gym. I lost three stone."

Neill Christie-Hewitt "I was nearly 14 stone so I decided to take action. I cut out all the rubbish I was eating, cut out alcohol and started going to the gym. I lost three stone."

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Neill Christie-Hewitt says: "I was nearly 14 stone so I decided to take action. I cut out all the rubbish I was eating, cut out alcohol and started going to the gym. I lost three stone."

Ailsa Jeffries has lost 11.5 stones since last September when she tried the Cambridge diet: "I was seriously considering stomach surgery but was frightened by the risks."

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Ailsa Jeffries has lost 11.5 stones since last September with a diet plan: "I was seriously considering stomach surgery but was frightened by the risks."

Andrew Norris sent his work-pass photos: "I lost about 25 kilos (about 4 stone) over about four months by calorie counting and more regular exercise (daily 30-minute fast walking)."

Andrew Norris sent his work-pass photos: "I lost about 25 kilos (about 4 stone) over about four months by calorie counting and more regular exercise (daily 30-minute fast walking)."

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Andrew Norris's work-pass photos: "I lost 25kg (about four stone) over four months by calorie counting and more regular exercise (daily 30-minute fast walking)."

Lisa Veal, 23, of Oxford, lost six-and-a-stone in six months: "The first photo was taken on Christmas day 2005 and the second photo was taken two weeks ago."

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Lisa Veal, 23, of Oxford, lost six-and-a-half stone in six months: "The first photo was taken on Christmas Day 2005 and the second photo was taken two weeks ago."

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