Northern Irish snooker player Mark Allen has revealed that his dramatic weight-loss journey began when a close friend gave him a 'harsh' talking to over the state of his health
The Antrim snooker star lost close to five stone in the space of four months after speaking with family and friends over his unhealthy lifestyle.
Belfast Live reports that Allen spoke with icon of the sport Ronnie O'Sullivan and his partner Aideen after "not feeling good in myself".