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Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
I ballooned to 18st by boozing and bingeing on five takeaways a day - but when tragedy struck, I transformed my life and dropped half my body weight
A mother who binged on takeaways to get through hellish hangovers has revealed how she transformed her life and lost nine stone. Kyra Dawson, 31, was a self-confessed 'party girl' throughout her teens and would go out 'nearly every night' in her 20s. She could easily guzzle down two bottles of Prosecco and wine followed by a full bottle of vodka and shots at the club each time she went out. While hungover, Kyra would order up to five takeaways, including a full English for breakfast, a kebab for lunch, a Chinese takeaway for dinner, and snacks like Greggs sausages rolls, before starting the cycle again. At her biggest, she tipped the scales at 18st 5lbs and was struggling to squeeze into a size 18. Kyra confessed that her drinking 'spiralled' out of control and knew she had a 'problem' when she hid her heavy boozing from her adoptive mother, Marie Dawson. In 2021, she discovered she was pregnant with her son, Reo, now three, and said his arrival 'saved' her life. The mother-of-one credits her weight loss to ditching booze; as she began to shift the weight after going teetotal. Before and after: Mother Kyra Dawson (pictured) lost more than nine stone by giving up alcohol and cleaning up her diet after partying heavily throughout her teens and early twenties She lost a total of nine stone and dropped down to 9st 10lbs and a svelte size 8 to 10. 'There is so much sugar in alcohol so as soon as I stopped drinking I lost about four stone,' Kyra said. 'I really hit rock bottom and knew I had to change. I was determined to lose weight and look after myself. 'My little boy saved my life. He gave me something to live for and I promised I would be everything he needed. 'At my worst, I was ordering five takeaways a day while hungover. I would eat all day and then start drinking in the evening - and repeat the cycle.' Kyra, who works as a beauty therapist, grew up in foster homes, before being adopted by her mother, Marie. She admitted to being a 'difficult' teenager and using alcohol to cope. 'I had a tough childhood before being adopted,' Kyra recalled. 'As a teen, I was rebelling against the world. I started drinking aged 15. 'I didn't know I had a problem, I thought I just liked going out and partying. But while my friends were drinking alco-pops, I was having vodka.' While hungover, Kyra would order several takeaways a day including donor kebabs, fish and chips, pizzas and burgers. By the time the evening rolled around, she would go back out with friends and start binge drinking again. Her habits became worse when tragedy struck in 2018. Kyra sadly lost her mother after she developed sepsis while undergoing chemotherapy. 'I looked after her and I had to make up her medicine. It feels unreal, thinking about that time. I lost her the day after my birthday, very suddenly, she died in my arms,' Kyra said. 'It was so painful and made things worse. I partied more, and when I wasn't drinking, I was ordering takeaways and eating junk food. 'I battled suicidal thoughts and even attempts after losing her. Anything to help me cope with the loss.' Kyra's diet before vs after quitting alcohol DIET BEFORE Breakfast - Full-English breakfast or leftovers Lunch - Takeaways like kebab or fried chicken Dinner - Takeaway pizza, burger or fish and chips Snacks - Sausage rolls, wine, prosecco, vodka DIET AFTER Breakfast - Yoghurt, fruit, toast Lunch - Chicken salad Dinner - Protein like chicken or fish, vegetables and rice Snacks - Fruit, hummus and veggies Around August 2020, Kyra met her ex-partner and made the decision to quit drinking and to start eating more healthily. She met her ex, who is a former addict himself, online and they supported each other through their respective struggles and recovery. The real turning point came in February 2021, when Kyra found out she was expecting her first child, her son, Reo. 'I'm not with my ex-partner anymore, but we're still on good terms. I was five months sober when I found out I was expecting my son,' Kyra said. 'I got pregnant quickly and it really shocked me. My little boy arriving saved my life. I wanted to do better for him - make sure he didn't have the childhood I did.' Kyra completely overhauled her diet and started eating more nutritional meals, putting herself in a calorie deficit. She enrolled at a gym and started going on long walks to help shift some weight. Kyra also credits 'dancing everywhere' to her weight loss, and she started making TikTok videos of her busting moves on her account. 'There was so many calories in alcohol - especially wine and Prosecco. As soon as I stopped drinking, the weight fell off,' she said. 'Then I ditched the obsession with wanting to eat hungover all the time. 'I loved dancing - music really helped me too. Dancing is like therapy and music was an escape. It got me through some dark situations. 'I found dancing and moving my body a great way to lose weight, and help my mental health.' By 2024, Kyra had dropped a whopping nine stone and is now down to 9st 10lbs. 'With recovery, it's so important to get into AA. It's very hard to quit by yourself and I've had huge support from that,' she said. 'I can't believe how far I've come looking back. I love talking to people and helping them anyway I can. 'Hopefully, anyone reading my story will take something positive away from it. You can turn things around with the right support.'
Scoop
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Kōkōuri - New Waiata Māori Project Unveils First Of Three EP 'Hoata'
New kaupapa Māori waiata project, Kōkōuri, launches today with the release of its inaugural EP, 'Hoata'. Driven by ringarehe Hana Mereraiha, Kōkōuri is a powerful celebration of Māori storytelling through waiata, bringing together established and emerging Māori artists producers and mātanga reo Māori. Kōkōuri was born out of wānanga and deep collaboration - a space where composers come together to share their stories and musical skills. Blending personal experience, ancestral knowledge, and contemporary production, Kōkōuri explores its many layers as a cosmic presence, one deeply connected to mātauranga tuku iho, tikanga Māori, and the unique cultural identity of Aotearoa. 'Building on the legacy of Reo Māori Songhubs, this kaupapa brings together artists, producers, and storytellers across generations, from our tautōhito to emerging voices to compose original waiata that breathe life into our Reo, our stories, and our sound' says Mereraiha. The wānanga was held at Roundhead Studios and exceeded expectations, producing 15 waiata across the three days. The Kōkōuri project is unique in its intention to produce waiata through intense wānanga, releasing them as a unified body of work over three distinct EPs. Setting it apart is also its deliberate alignment with the Maramataka Māori, reflecting the project's connection to the lunar calendar and Mātauranga Tātai Arorangi (Māori astronomy). Each EP cover will feature taiao inspired artwork by ringatoi Shannon Te Rangihaeata Clamp, with the 'Hoata' cover art reflecting the specific phase of the moon at the time of the EP release. HOATA - EP One Released 27.06.25 1. Hinekauorohia – Whirimako Black | Produced by Seth Haapu & Rei 2. Pandemonium – Jordyn with a Why | Produced by Kings 3. Breathe – Naia | Produced by Kings 4. Kia ora rā – Chey Milne | Produced by Kings 5. Ko Tāua – Kiwa | Produced by Rei Kōkōuri was established to foster Indigenous talent and share Māori narratives through waiata. Upcoming releases will be supported with lyric videos, animated by Māori artists, and behind the scenes content capturing the creative process. As Kōkōuri continues to evolve, future albums will delve deeper into mātauranga ā iwi (tribal knowledge) and champion grassroots artists and writers, with plans for a mini-series profiling select artists and exploring the creation of their waiata. About Kōkōuri Kōkōuri is a kaupapa created in honour of Kōkōtea; a waiata composing wānanga for wāhine Māori initiated in 2023 by respected luminary, Dame Hinewehi Mohi. Kōkōuri was born in 2025 in association with Tauripua Creations, offering a tuakana-teina space for both emerging and established artists of diverse identities and backgrounds to collaborate within a kaupapa Māori framework. Named after the melodious Tūī, Kōkōuri draws creative and spiritual inspiration from te ao Māori, with the artwork reflecting its cosmic symbolism and connection to the natural world.
Pink Villa
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Blue Lock Chapter 306 Spoilers Out: Seishiro Nagi Receives Offer From The ‘Devil'—DEETS
As per the Blue Lock Chapter 306 spoilers, the upcoming chapter will be titled 'Hello,' and mainly centers on Seishiro Nagi. Following a typical day at school, Nagi overhears his classmates talk about club activities. Unlike them, he has nothing to look forward to and quietly heads home on his bicycle. While cycling, he thinks about his current state, feeling uninspired and aimless. He begins to question if this empty life is all that remains for him and wonders if he would ever feel passionate again. Unable to accept this reality, Nagi makes his way back to the Blue Lock facility in hopes of reclaiming his fire. Nagi turned away from the Blue Lock facility When he knocks on the facility door, asking for a second chance, there is no response. Determined, he returns another day—this time with a tent. He camps out in front of the entrance in the Blue Lock Chapter 306 spoilers, spending several days there playing soccer, eating, and catching beetles. Eventually, he realizes no one plans to let him in. Trying a new approach, Nagi considers reaching out to one of the 23 Blue Lock survivors. Though Rin Itoshi and Shoei Barou cross his mind, he believes Reo Mikage would be most likely to respond. However, when he tries to message Reo, he discovers he's been blocked. Anri Teieri eventually finds Nagi outside and tells him to leave in the Blue Lock Chapter 306 spoilers. As someone no longer part of Blue Lock, his presence is considered trespassing. She warns that she would involve the police if he doesn't go. Buratsuta offers Nagi a deal Nagi then thinks back on his choices and admits that while he once told Reo to chase their shared dream alone, he was still clinging to it. Frustrated, he kicks his ball into his tent and punches the door, injuring his hand. At that moment, JFU Chairman Hirotoshi Buratsuta appears, offering Nagi a new opportunity—something the leaks describe as either 'the salvation of an angel' or 'the temptation of a devil.' The Blue Lock Chapter 306 spoilers close with the title of the next issue, which is allegedly 'Bunny.' For more updates from the Blue Lock manga, stay tuned to Pinkvilla.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Blue Lock chapter 300: Release date and time, reading platforms & early plot hints
Blue Lock Chapter 300 is prepared to advance the intriguing plot. This chapter promises more suspenseful action and significant character developments as the manga continues to enthrall readers. Here's all the details you need to know about Blue Lock Chapter 300's upcoming release, including the time and date, where to read it, and what fans can expect to witness. Blue Lock Chapter 300 Release date and time On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Blue Lock chapter 300 will be released in Japan. The release timing could change based on where you live. Here's a quick look at the expected release timings for different time zones: Japan (JST): April 23, 12:00 AM United States (PDT): April 22, 8:00 AM United States (EDT): April 22, 11:00 AM United Kingdom (BST): April 22, 4:00 PM India (IST): April 22, 8:30 PM Australia (AEST): April 23, 1:00 AM Where to read Blue Lock Chapter 300? Fans can officially read Blue Lock chapter 300 on the following platforms: Kodansha's K Manga service (for U.S. readers) Magazine Pocket app (Japan) Official English release (coming soon via Kodansha) As of now, Blue Lock is not available on the go-to websites like Manga Plus or Viz Media. Early plot hints: What to expect in Blue Lock Chapter 300 As per Pinkvilla, the main plot point of Blue Lock Chapter 300 will probably be Nagi's separation from Reo following his disqualification. Despite their aspirations to become the greatest duo in the world, Nagi has suddenly fallen behind and is unable to keep up. He might thank Reo for exposing him to football and admit that his own fear of fighting alone was the reason behind his failure. Nagi can suggest that he wants to mature on his own before they play together again by asking Reo to hold off until he's worthy again. It is anticipated that chapter 300 will provide the drama, intensity, and surprises you were all waiting for!
