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pledged to lose 17.5lb of weight in 175 days, in a bid


to raise £1,750 each – an impressive £5,250 in total – for the T ust.he Tr We


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Speaking to DIY Week last week Vi


Vara, who is also a trustee of the charity he charity, saidy,


he had already lost 2lb since they began the challenge on Mar ch 1. He joked that he was faced with huge test of willpower at an awar ds lunch the day before but assured us he only indulged in half a glass of wine and instead drank “about a litr e and a half of sparkling water” to ensur e he stayed on course. “It’s great because all


of


trustees are doing something and ther e’s such a variety of activities


and events. Some people are cycling or r unning 175 miles, another person is swimming


17.5 lengths and


someone else is playing 17.5 rounds of golf over 17.5 days. One of the trustees has committed to walking 17.5 miles every day for 17.5 days. It’s fantastic because all of the money raised goes directly to the trust.” Explaining the decision behind team BIRA’s challenge, V


Viin said: the


“I needed to lose weight. I have two years of corporate eating and drinking under my belt and I can’t think of a better cause than the Rainy Day T ust. Alan and Jeff had the same thought and because we made the decision to open our mouths at the meeting, it’s now in the minutes and we’ve got to do it!” Vin is chViin is charting his progress by weighing himself every other day and has stepped up his exercise


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regime to help him meet the target in the 175 days. “I travel home from work every day with my daughter and she has been dropping me of a mile from home, so that I have to walk it. I started off at a quarter of a mile, then did half a mile and have orked up to a mille now, so I hopew,, so I ho to keep going and see what I can do.” Jeff Moody told DIY Week the whole concept of dieting was completely new to him but he is determined to achieve the goal set out. “I’ve never been on a diet in my life!” he exclaimed. “I have never had weight issues until I came into this industry thr ee years ago and I’ve put on nearly two stone!” Ta


off ff ff worked up to a mille now We


Talking through his strategyalking through his strategy,y, , he said: “I’ve joined a gym. I’ve not been yet but it’s a good start and I’ve even invested in a Fitbit watch.” Admitting he’s had a slow start


r,, Jef f believes motivation from people in the industry “putting their hands in their pockets for a good cause” will spur him and his teammates on.


so far


Y ou can sponsor team BIRA in its endeavour and support the vital work the Rainy Day Tr ust does for people in our industry,y, by visiting www.justgiving.com/bira making a donation.


ou can sponsor team Tr


an d Alternately, why not take up


your own challenge? The charity is still looking for volunteers to get involved with raising funds for its 175th anniversary , so call 0121 237y, so ca 1132 or email info@rainydaytr ust. org.uk to get involved.


Meanwhile, Alan says if the worst comes to the worst he will use his pension fund to pay his share. President V in has appar ently outlawed this lazy suggestion. Yo


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