A man who once weighed 467 pounds has impressively halved his body weight, shedding over 240 pounds, by focusing solely on walking—without dieting.
Anthony Piccaver, 34, of Nottingham, England, now weighs 224 pounds. This remarkable transformation has taken just over two years, fueled by a consistent walking routine that triples the recommended daily step count of 10,000.
In March, Piccaver shared his journey, revealing he had completed over 16 million steps, equivalent to nearly 13,000 kilometers. He’s worn through 22 pairs of trainers, with last month alone seeing him log an astounding 974,980 steps.
Anthony Piccaver
Piccaver’s weight loss journey began unexpectedly. He decided to walk a mile to a coffee shop when he couldn’t get a ride. That mile quickly turned into four, and he soon set a goal of 10,000 steps daily. Now, he averages over 30,000 steps per day.
“I am beyond happy,” he shared. “I’ve lost over half my body weight and managed to bounce back. I’ve managed to find something I genuinely enjoy doing, whilst being able to eat and drink the things I love.”
Working in retail, Piccaver is on his feet all day, moving between tills, assisting customers, and transporting items from the warehouse. He also walks four miles to and from work daily, contributing significantly to his step count.
Even on weekends, his social outings involve lengthy walks. He admits these can sometimes extend to over 20 miles, even when meeting friends for coffee and cake.
Anthony Piccaver
Piccaver noted that his diet hasn’t drastically changed, with the main alteration being the elimination of chips, which he previously consumed regularly. He felt that his energy levels plummeted over time, leading to gradual weight gain.
His struggles with fatigue were significant, impacting his job and housing. After years of doctor visits, he was diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2017 and prescribed a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. “I couldn’t do anything without falling asleep,” he recalled. “The only time I would have any energy at all is when I ate, so I ended up ballooning in weight over the years.”
He described this period as the “lowest point of my life,” feeling embarrassed by his situation and isolating himself. Despite his transformation, he continues to use the CPAP machine.
“I’m a lot more confident about myself as a person,” Piccaver stated. “I’m surrounded by incredible people in my life that have truly helped me out more than they could ever know—just by being there for me and coming on these silly adventures.”
