After admitting that he was overweight when he received Covid-19, a man boasted of losing weight to be healthier.
Boris Johnson looks a bit overweight as he leaves Downing Street today.
Between dealing with the spread of the Omicron variant and the scandal surrounding an ‘illegal’ Christmas gathering at No.10, it seems Mr Johnson, 57, might be struggling to find time to fit in the regular runs that kept him fit during lockdown.
Johnson might have been tempted to eat comfort foods like chocolate, cheese and carbs due to stress. He was admitted to the hospital by Covid in April 2020.
The Prime Minister, who weighed 16st 7lb when he contracted the virus, had shed a stone by summer 2020 and there were reports in March of a planned wardrobe overhaul to dress his slimmer physique.
Johnson has been open about his fluctuating weight and today he took his blazer off as he left Downing Street. This may be a sign of his clothing fitting more snugly than usual.
TODAY: Boris Johnson boasted earlier this year about shedding the pounds in an effort to get healthier. Boris Johnson appears to have lost his weight, as he looks a bit more portly today while leaving Downing Street.
JULY 2020: The Prime Minister, who weighed 16st 7lb when he contracted the virus in April 2020, had shed a stone by summer 2020 (as seen above) and there were reports in March of a planned wardrobe overhaul to dress his slimmer physique
The move comes after Labour MP Ben Bradshaw (of Exeter) was criticised when he said that Prime Minister Tony Blair had gained weight.
Johnson previously stated that he had weighed 16.5 t while serving as Foreign Secretary in 2018. He changed his life when he began dating Carrie, which he did.
Johnson announced that he lost 12 pounds by giving up alcohol, and eating a lot of cheese and chorizo late at night. Twitter users called it a “loved-up diet”. His trim, neat hair and slim appearance made Johnson look even slimmer in March.
Fast forward a year, and Johnson found himself struggling to lose weight. He famously admitted ‘I was too fat’ after he was taken into intensive care when he In April 2020, Covid-19 was administered to him.
The Prime Minister was so shaken by this experience that he embarked upon a healthy fitness and eating program, supported by Carrie.
‘She eats incredibly healthily which makes things a lot easier,’ a source close to the couple said.
He was seen running in London with Dilyn and the Prime Minister, eager to keep his promise to himself.
MARCH 2019 – A trim Boris Johnson for March 2019. Carrie Johnson, a health-conscious woman, was responsible for shaping the new appearance of her husband and helping him adopt a healthier lifestyle.
MARCH 2020: Mr Johnson at Number. 10. Shortly before he was taken to hospital for Covid-19, he revealed that he weighed 18st 7lb. He weighed in at 18st 7lbs and the Prime Minister admitted that he had to lose weight.
JULY 2020. The Prime Minister lost 1 stone during the summer 2020. This was due to an exercise and diet change. Pictured: Dilyn and the Prime Minister on July 2020 running together
AUGUST 2020: Mr Johnsons cut out ‘late-night cheese’, eats less chocolate and ran regularly while trying to lose weight. Pictured: Looking slimmer at an August 2020 function
He was rewarded for his hard work. His lockdown exercise program helped him lose a stone.
He was two stones lighter in March 2021 than when he had contracted Covid.
At the time he said: ‘I’ve been doing everything I can to lose weight and to feel fitter and healthier. My standards are high, so I’ve lost quite a bit.
But his weight has gradually increased in the nine months since then and, more recently on social media, his appearance has been the talk of the town.
Labour MP Ben Bradshaw from Exeter, who was last month’s Labour MP, was subject to criticism after he pointed out the drastic change in Prime Minister David Cameron’s appearance. Bradshaw tweeted that he had ‘puton weight again’ as a response to images of his hospital visit.
MARCH 2021: By March 2021, he was nearly two stone lighter than he was when he contracted Covid after cutting down on carbs, chocolate and cheese
APRIL 2021: Mr Johnson famously admitted ‘I was too fat’ after he was taken into intensive care when he was hospitalised with the virus last April. Pictured, Johnson exercising on a regular basis over lockdown. Pictured: Mr Johnson running with Dilyn, his dog in April 2021
Today’s opening PMQs were crowded by Mr Johnson. He apologized for the video of AllegraStratton laughing about their lockdown-related gathering on December 18.
An ex-spokeswoman for PM tonight said she would no longer offer a “profound apology” for giving the impression that Covid rules were being’made light of”.
Ms. Stratton made emotional remarks to reporters near her London residence, saying: “My comments seemed to make light rules, rules people were doing all they could to follow.” It was never my intent.
I will be regretting those comments for the rest of their lives.
In Ms. Stratton’s video she suggested that she didn’t attend the party – implying she ‘went home instead’.
This move was made hours after Boris Johnson attempted to calm mounting anger by ordering an inquiry by Cabinet Secretary.
NOVEMBER 2021: Labour MP Ben Bradshaw, of Exeter, drew criticism when he pointed out the change in the Prime Minister’s appearance, tweeting last month that he had ‘put on weight again’ in response to these photos from a hospital visit
TODAY: Mr Johnson left his blazer unbuttoned as he left Downing Street for Prime Minister’s Questions, perhaps a sign his clothes are fitting a little more snuggly than usual
Johnson stated that Simon Case, the top civil servant in the government, would investigate the matter.
Johnson stated that he felt sick and that disciplinary action would be taken against staff who are found to have violated regulations. However, he maintained that he had been repeatedly assured of the rules’ compliance.
Premier Johnson appealed to the public to concentrate on Omicron’s threat – Plan B plans are expected to be announced as soon as today. Keir Starmer retorted that Johnson no longer had the moral authority to place restrictions.
Tory MPs also attacked the PM, calling the Covid Switch a “diversionary tactic” from No10’s party row. Meanwhile, Douglas Ross, the leader of the Scottish Conservatives warned that if he learned about the gathering during his denials, he would have to resign.
Dominic Cummings (ex-chief aide) has intervened by claiming that Johnson had a party at his grace-and-favour apartment on November 13, 2013, the same day he was removed from Downing Street.
He will also examine the claim that Gavin Williamson, former Education Secretary, hosted a party during Christmas. However, he won’t consider other events. This means the event was not attended by the PM.