JASON Manford has lost an impressive three stone since the turn of the year after tipping 17st 5lbs on the scales. The comedian, 40, was dubbed 'the fat Michael Owen' and often poked fun at his appearance in his sets.
But after a doctor told him he was classified as obese and the numbers on the scales crept higher, Jason decided enough was enough.
Speaking to the Mirror, he said: "You get to the point where you go ‘Am I getting enough joy out of life if I’m thinking about my weight?' “I think I’ve thought about my weight every day of my adult life. “Not crying about it, but gone upstairs and tried to put something on that doesn’t fit, or got out of breath chasing the kids.
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