James started comfort eating when he was moved to a special school. Now he is an ambassador for healthy eating

James, 23, who suffers from cerebral palsy, says he changed his lifestyle after attending a disability awareness course. He realised that all the unhealthy habits being showcased at the event referred to him. He says:

As I was listening I thought 'that's me' so I decided I needed to deal with it and do something about it. I was sitting on my own at home doing nothing but drinking unhealthy pop and eating nasty food, and my weight had increased to 15 stone. 

He's not only lost four stone in weight but has taken up cycling, drinks only water, and gets out of the house more. He also feels better about himself which has given him the confidence to go out more. Now James has become Heart Research UK's first Healthy Living ambassador, promoting the charity's work and encouraging others to lead healthy lifestyles through exercise and healthy eating. Read the full story here.