Off to a flying start! Father-of-three who was too fat to fit into an aeroplane seat sheds SEVEN stone

Marshal Laverick has lost seven stone in just two years He used to weigh 22st but now tips the scales at a slim 15st Was too afraid to fly in case he got stuck in the aeroplane seats Has now taken his first ever overseas holiday in the Mediterranean

By Ruth Styles for MailOnline

Published: 11:52 EST, 28 December 2014 | Updated: 13:21 EST, 28 December 2014

A father-of-three who was so overweight that he was afraid of getting stuck in a plane seat has shed seven stone - and taken his first overseas holiday.

At 22st and the owner of a 52" waist, Marshal Laverick, from Stanley in County Durham, was overweight and desperately in need of a change.

After one of his knees collapsed under the strain, he finally decided to overhaul his diet and has lost seven stone in just two years.

Slimline: Marshal Laverick has managed to lose an impressive seven stone in just over two years

'Last year was the first time Id had a holiday abroad,' he confirms. 'I was scared to go on the plane because of the size of the seats.'

Now tipping the scales at a svelte 15st and boasting a slim 38 inch waist, Mr Laverick says he still has to battle cravings but is happier than ever.

'My whole life has changed for the better,' he beams. 'It had to change. Its been fantastic.'

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Off to a flying start! Father-of-three who was too fat to fit into an aeroplane seat sheds SEVEN stone