Morbidly obese couple Michelle and Steve Beer sparked outrage earlier this year after claiming they were ‘too fat to work’, then splurging £1,800 of their benefits on a kebab-fuelled wedding.
Shockingly, the pair- who together weighed 55st - were so overweight they were physically unable to have sex for a year and both suffered obesity-related medical problems including high blood pressure and type two diabetes.
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Steve, 45, who's 5ft5 and weighed 32st, relied on a mobility scooter and required the daily help of carers to wash and dress.
Incredibly, the couple have now shed an impressive 14st between them in just six months after attending a boot camp. Now the newlyweds are celebrating their healthier lifestyle by renewing their vows and Michelle is excitedly expecting the couple’s first baby together.
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Michelle, 43 – who's 4ft11 and lost 5st 11b, going from 23st 6lb to 17st 9lb – says: “We don’t want to be known as scroungers. We’re working hard to lose weight and get back into work - we’re hoping to set up our own cleaning business in September.
“I recently discovered I’m a month pregnant and I’m thrilled. It was a complete surprise and it’s very early days, but we’re overjoyed.
“We both have children from previous relationships but can’t wait to have a child together. I don’t mind if it’s a girl or boy, I’m just happy to be a mum again.
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