Owen Clarke

Owen Clarke

12-year-old Briton who lost almost 20 kg
Country: Great Britain

Biography of Owen Clark

Owen Clark, a 12-year-old boy from Leicester, United Kingdom, took a brave step to transform his life by losing nearly 20 kg. After feeling unhappy and self-conscious about his weight, Owen compared himself to a tomato, blushing and sweating profusely after physical education classes. Determined to change, he diligently followed a diet and successfully shed the excess weight.

Owen Clarke

Prior to his incredible transformation, Owen would have a breakfast of a large bowl of chocolate cereal "Coco Pops". For lunch, he would have two cheese sandwiches, high-fat yogurt, a packet of chips, and a chocolate bar. His dinner consisted of pizza, chips with fatty barbecue sauce. For snacks, he would indulge in biscuits, chocolates, and sausage rolls. Last summer, Owen weighed 67 kg at a height of 162 cm.

Owen Clarke

Owen's desire to become slimmer and play football with his friends led his mother, Michelle Hatfield, to reconsider the food she was serving her family. Michelle, who used to rely on processed and takeout food for convenience and affordability, made a significant change in her cooking habits. She switched to preparing homemade, healthier meals, and this shift in diet had a positive impact on Owen's weight loss journey.

Owen Clarke

Initially, Michelle did not realize that Owen had an issue with his weight. However, when Owen expressed his desire to join her in changing their diet, Michelle acknowledged her own responsibility as a parent and chose to support him. Witnessing Owen's determination and strictness towards achieving his weight loss goals, Michelle was amazed by his transformations. She no longer felt guilty and began to see the positive effects of their lifestyle changes.

Owen Clarke

Now, when Owen accompanies Michelle to the supermarket, he seeks out low-fat yogurt instead of indulging in chocolates and junk food. Owen's friends have congratulated him on his impressive weight loss, and he has regained his confidence. His father, Lee Clark, also acknowledges and takes pride in Owen's extraordinary achievement, which has had a significant impact on his self-esteem.

Owen Clarke

Currently, Owen's daily diet includes 38 g of whole-wheat cereal with sugar substitute for breakfast, two ham sandwiches made with unrefined flour bread, a bag of crunchy potatoes, and an apple for lunch. For dinner, he enjoys homemade pasta with Bolognese sauce. As for snacks, Owen opts for "Muller" yogurt, homemade Scottish eggs, cucumber, and carrot sticks.

Owen Clarke

Sadly, official data reveals that three out of four parents refuse to acknowledge that their children are overweight. One in five children leaves primary school with obesity. Researchers from Imperial College London discovered that 77% of parents believe that their children's weight is within the normal range, even when they have apparent weight issues.

Recent findings also indicate an increase in obesity among 11-year-old children compared to previous years. Experts warn that habits formed at this age tend to become deeply ingrained. Owen's story serves as an inspiration and a reminder that addressing weight issues early on can lead to positive transformations and healthier lifestyles.

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