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Tom Watson

'An honest and fascinating account of the journey that Tom made from discovering he was a type 2 diabetic to doing something about it. This book will change lives.' Michael Mosley

'enjoyable for stories of Watson's high stress/high booze/poor sleep/comfort eating political life' The Times

'Two years ago I turned 50 weighed 22 stone and was heavily medicated for type 2 diabetes. I thought it would be all downhill from there. By radically changing my nutrition cutting out sugar and taking up exercise I've changed my life and reversed my diabetes. I hope my story will inspire others to regain their health and happiness and discover the new lease of life I'm experiencing.'

Tom Watson began to put on weight in his early twenties having developed an appetite for fast food and cheap beer while studying at the University of Hull. As time progressed - and his penchant for anything sweet fatty or fizzy persisted - he found himself adjusting his belt loosening his collar and upsizing his wardrobe to XXL. He continued to pile on the pounds when he entered the world of politics as MP for West Bromwich East (despite short-lived flirtations with fad diets and fitness classes). By December 2014 his bathroom scales had tipped to 22 stone. After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in late 2015 he decided to take control of his diet and exercise. He started to feel better quickly and within a short time his long-term blood sugar levels were within normal range. By July 2018 he came off medication.

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  • Classification : Health, Diet & Fitness
  • Pub Date : JAN 7, 2021
  • Imprint : Kyle Books
  • Page Extent : 256
  • Binding : PB
  • ISBN : 9780857839060
  • Price : INR 599
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Tom Watson

Tom Watson (Author)
Tom Watson first folded Labour Party leaflets in the family kitchen in Kidderminster at the age of seven and has been involved in every single General Election since then. Tom served as a Minister for Tony Blair and worked at the very heart of Downing Street with Gordon Brown. He was the MP for West Bromwich East between 2001-2019 and was Labour's deputy leader between 2015-2019. Tom is well known as a campaigning politician. He took on the tabloid newspaper industry during the phone hacking scandal and more recently has campaigned against exploitative and addictive practises in the gambling industry. After changing his diet and getting fit Tom now has the sugar industry in his sights and is committed to raising awareness about the dangers of excess and hidden sugars and improving public understanding about conditions like type 2 diabetes.

Imogen Robertson (Author)
Imogen Robertson is a writer of historical fiction. Now based in London she was born and brought up in Darlington and read Russian and German at Cambridge. Before becoming a writer she directed for TV film and radio. She is the author several novels including the Crowther and Westerman series. Imogen has been shortlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger three times (2011 2013 and 2014) as well as for the prestigious Dagger in the Library. She has also written King of Kings a collaboration with the legendary international bestseller Wilbur Smith and Liberation a wartime thriller with Darby Kealey.

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