Former cricketer Ashley Giles on struggles with obesity | BBC News

In an exclusive BBC News interview, former England cricketer Ashley Giles talks about his struggles with obesity. He says his weight rose to nearly 20 stone (127kg) after he finished playing, when he moved from a diet managed by nutritionists to a desk job. Giles says he wants to start a conversation about obesity and mental health and encourage others to speak openly about their own challenges.

• Former England cricketer Ashley Giles discusses his weight gain after retiring
• His weight reached nearly 20 stone (127kg)
• Transition from professional sport to a desk job
• Calls for open conversation about obesity and mental health

Former England cricketer Ashley Giles has revealed his weight ballooned to nearly 20 stone (127kg) when he finished playing. He struggled with the transition from being a top international sportsman with his diet managed by nutritionists to a desk job when he retired from playing 19 years ago. In an exclusive BBC interview he says he wants to start what he calls "a conversation" about obesity and mental health, encouraging others to speak openly about their challenges. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Cricket #AshleyGiles #BBCNews