Author Archives: Richard Hayes

June Update: Apparently This Is Actually Happening

A strange thing happened this month. People have started looking at me and saying things like, “Rich, you’ve lost a lot of weight.” Now, being British, my natural instinct is to immediately dismiss this, make an awkward joke, and change the subject. But the reality is that the scales don’t lie. Since January, I’ve nowContinue reading “June Update: Apparently This Is Actually Happening”

May Update: 23kg Down, Kit Bought, Financially Ruined, Spiritually Questionable

Well, here we are. May. Another month closer to Everest Base Camp, another few kilograms gone, and another deeply troubling look at my bank balance. The big news is this: I am now 23kg down. Twenty-three kilograms. That is not weight loss anymore. That is a small Labrador. That is a child’s suitcase. That isContinue reading “May Update: 23kg Down, Kit Bought, Financially Ruined, Spiritually Questionable”

April ’26 update.

Exactly 12 months before I fly, here’s the April Everest Update: Things Are Getting… Concerning. So, good news first — I’m now 16kg down since starting this whole Everest Base Camp adventure. That’s an entire airline carry-on bag… which is ironic, because I currently can’t actually book a flight to use one. Turns out, tryingContinue reading “April ’26 update.”

Friday the 13th Good news

There seems to be something quite appropriate about writing an update on Friday the 13th. For those who believe in bad luck, cursed dates and ominous signs… I’ve decided the best way to celebrate is by continuing my training for a 5,500m trek to Everest Base Camp. What could possibly go wrong? The good newsContinue reading “Friday the 13th Good news”

Dates confirmed / Itinerary Confirmed

Right… deep breath. I’ve officially paid the deposit, which means this is no longer “a nice idea” — it’s happening. I’m trekking to Everest Base Camp in April 2027, and the itinerary is now confirmed. For anyone following along (or just here for the inevitable blisters and questionable life choices), here’s the outline of theContinue reading “Dates confirmed / Itinerary Confirmed”

8kg Gone: My Journey to Sustainable Weight Loss

Delighted to share that at the 1st month dreaded weigh in, I’ve now managed to wave goodbye to 8kg since training began in January. This hasn’t come without sacrifices – I miss my beer, and I sure as anything miss my chocolate oranges once a week. Overall 12 month plan is to lose 25% ofContinue reading “8kg Gone: My Journey to Sustainable Weight Loss”