This week on The 50kg Drop, Ian sits down with Ben Hampshire—husband, “girl dad” of two, and health-tech professional—who’s transformed from 24 stone to running marathons in under four hours. Ben opens up about the mindset shifts that stuck: moving from weight-loss obsession to performance targets, finding therapy in running, and learning to fuel without falling into binge-and-restrict cycles.
Ian and Ben compare notes on injury, over-fuelling, HYROX mishaps (shirt firmly on!), and the mental triggers behind self-sabotage. They talk practical frameworks—banking daytime calories, “Is it worth the calories?” decision checks, building sustainable routines around family life—and why quick fixes (including jabs) won’t replace the hard, quiet choices that compound over time.
If you’re starting again, nursing injuries, or looking for a saner way to chase fitness, this one’s for you.
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