Graeme Bernard, 52, weighed almost double the amount as an average-sized man after he threw in the towel smoking and substituted zi xiu tang slimming capsule his cravings with sweets and takeaways.
The Tyrrell Mead resident also lived a 'couch potato' lifestyle, which encouraged his eating. His waistline eventually ballooned - with him coming in at a large 27 stone and nine pounds.
Graeme said he spent the majority of his working days like a high-flying senior manager fighting the embarrassment of meeting his clients because of his size.
"I stop smoking in 1999 since i had hypertension," the father-of-two said. "I was advised to give up cigarettes and so i substituted them with food and drink."
Cara Shepherd, Slimming World group leader with Graeme Bernard who lost over 13 stones within 14 months. Picture by Alex Walton. Ref shs 9011-29-14AW
After reaching breaking point, Graeme decided he'd do something and he wound up joining Slimming World - a decision that they says 'transformed' his life.
As he learned much more about eating healthily and portion control, the weight began to fall off to such a degree he lost 13 stone and two pounds in just 14 months.
Such may be the success of Graeme Bernard's drastic weight loss that he went to the semi-final of Slimming World's Man of the Year competition in Derbyshire.
Pitted against 36 other slimming hopefuls, Graeme didn't result in the final, but known as the receive an 'honour'.
He continues to eat the same sized portions as he did when he was larger, but has learnt how you can cook the best ingredients to make sure his weight remains healthy.
"I am the same weight I was in 1985," he said. "I am still going to Slimming World so I can keep close track of myself."
Cara Shepherd, who runs the Sidmouth group which Graeme attends, said: "Graeme is nearly unrecognisable in the man who walked into my group those months ago.
"He's shown that making small changes super slim pomegranate weight loss capsule towards the way you eat and becoming more active bit by bit can make a huge difference.
"I hope he inspires all men in Sidmouth who'd prefer to slim down go for it . and join Slimming World."