I saw Colin's story on ITV2 last night, and I have to say it was amazing - what an inspiration to anyone who struggles with their weight or is unhappy about something about themselves. When the programme started I was shocked to see how big Colin was, and I did think 'how does a person get to that size?', but as the story unfolded I understood how Colin's early life had affected him into adulthood, and I was with Colin every step of the way on his battle to secure his operation and regain his life. It was wonderful to see the handsome man he is emerge, and I was so pleased for Colin and his family, who were all a great support to him.

So well done Colin, you're an amazing person to have come through so much and to have acheived what you set out to do, and you are a testament to the value of willpower and family support. (The lady at Slimming World was great too!)

Well done also to the programme-makers who succeeded in making a really moving and intelligent programme that sensitively explored Colin's life story to help show why he was so big. It wasn't at all sensational and it really showed the person behind the problem - I hope more of us will be more understanding and sympathetic about issues like this following this programme.

Colin, I'm sure you will have inspired lots of people to make the changes they want to make so they can be happier and healthier. Keep up with the swimming and best of luck with life and love - you truly deserve to be happy! xxx