A SUPER slimmer who shed nearly a third of his weight recently completed the London Marathon last weekend. Colin Hafner, of Bridge Road, Budleigh Salterton, finished the run in five hours 37 minutes. The 48-year-old, who used to weigh 23 stone, has lost 1

A SUPER slimmer who shed nearly a third of his weight recently completed the London Marathon last weekend.

Colin Hafner, of Bridge Road, Budleigh Salterton, finished the run in five hours 37 minutes.

The 48-year-old, who used to weigh 23 stone, has lost 10 inches from his waistline since deciding to get fit last year.

"It was an absolutely fantastic day and I plan on taking part again," he said.

"My expected finish time was around five hours and I managed to achieve that so I was really pleased."

Mr Hafner has raised around �3400 so far for the Royal London and Barts Hospital through running the marathon.

As well as taking part in the event again, he also plans on embarking on further challenges including the three-peak challenge.

Speaking about his weight loss, Mr Hafner said: "I lost the weight quite simply by moving more and eating less.

"I decided to get fit last January and thought at that point it was time for a life change. I didn't want to be fat at 50-years-old.

"I'm no expert in diets and keeping fit, but what's worked for me is basically having smaller portions on a smaller dinner plate.

"I've cut out dairy products and I don't drink alcohol to any measure. I have been eating mostly chicken and fish. I have always maintained that I've never been on a diet - it's a change of life thing.