No weigh! Dad who was 16 at his heaviest and ‘didn’t recognize himself’ after ballooning during lockdown loses four stone in five months to become European bodybuilding champion
- Tim McGibbon, 33, from Lincolnshire, weighed 16 and a half stone at his heaviest
- He gained kilos during the lockdown and after the birth of his daughter
- I was stuck in a rut so decided to embark on a weight loss journey
- Lost four stones and became European bodybuilding champion
An overweight father who lost fourth place in just five months to become European bodybuilding champion now wants to inspire others on their own weight loss to travel.
Tim McGibbon, 33, from Lincolnshire, weighed 16th 7lb at his heaviest after ballooning during lockdownand “didn’t recognize what he saw” when he looked in the mirror.
Having previously participated in a bodybuilding competition in 2019, the teacher and online coach decided to use a competition – Global Physique Organizations Battle of Den Helder as motivation, entered and started his weight loss journey.
In an effort to lose weight again, he started to eat healthier and increased his exercise regimen to a combination of cardio and weights five or six times a week. He now weighs 12 and a half stone.
Tim, pictured for his weight loss, weighed 16-and-a-half stone at his heaviest after ballooning after giving birth to his daughter during lockdown
He decided to enter a bodybuilding competition to motivate himself to get slim again and trained five to six times a week, eating healthier. He became European champion bodybuilding at Global Physique Organizations Battle of Den Helder
Now when Tim wants a snack, he has oatmeal porridge with maple syrup as a quick and easy option
Tim piled up during the lockdown and after his daughter was born, saying he had gotten ‘lazy’ with his food.
“We were in lockdown and I couldn’t train – I got really lazy with my food and then the fatigue started,” he said.
‘I continued to feel unhappy. I knew I was in a bad position in terms of health and fitness and that I had to get back on track as soon as possible.”
The 33-year-old decided it was time to take action and make his health and fitness a priority, admitting he was “in a rut”.
The new dad does cardio and strength training and also aims to take 15,000 steps a day and eat meals including chicken, vegetables and white fish
He used some of Skinny Food Co’s products and ate meals such as chicken, vegetables and whitefish.
And he’s now snacking on oatmeal with maple syrup when he wants a healthy and quick treat.
Tim said: ‘It was an incredible feeling to represent team UK in the Netherlands recently and win the overall competition in my category.
“My goal now is to stay competitive, run my two businesses to the best of my ability and enjoy life as a father – looking forward to what’s to come.”
Tim advised anyone who wants to lose weight to make a plan and stick to it and also believe in themselves
Sharing his tips for weight loss and wanting to help others, he said: ‘My biggest advice is to make a plan and stick to it – you have to believe in yourself.
“It doesn’t matter if you lose 1 pound or 10 pounds, progress is progress, no matter how small.
“Take pictures of your weekly progress so you can see your body change even if the scales aren’t — progress is easier to document if you follow it with your own eyes.”
He said that after his weight loss journey, he feels much better in himself and happier than ever taking care of his young family.
Tim added: “I’m so much happier with the way I look, but more importantly, how I feel mentally. I want to help everyone I can and tell them not to be afraid to ask for help.
Reach out to forums, WhatsApp groups or even your local gym – there’s help around every corner.