In 2017, Padraig ‘Pod’ Howard and his mates approximated that he ‘d consumed 50 or 60 mince pies throughout the Christmas duration.

So this year, he chose to put his mad consuming abilities to great usage.

He chose to consume absolutely nothing however mince pies from 1 December up until Christmas Day, and is raising loan for the homelessness charity Crisis UK with his joyful diet plan difficulty.

“I visited a medical professional prior to I began,” Pod informed Radio 1 Newsbeat.

“They asked if I had a history of diabetes in the household. As soon as I stated no, they stated I need to be great, (however) that I’ll most likely be truly exhausted.”

He’s raised over £ 1,000 for charity

Pod’s been taking vitamin supplements throughout his fundraising, since there’s very little in the method of nutrients to be discovered in pastry and mince meat.

And unusually enough, he declares to have actually reduced weight.

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He’s raised £ 1,200 for charity, however with Christmas Day in sight, Pod states he’s now concentrated on his Christmas supper, which he hopes he’ll have the ability to keep down after residing on such a high-sugar diet plan.

“I’m going to my Aunty’s to have the regular thing and I can not wait,” he states.

“But I’m frightened I’m going to toss it up all over the table, so that’s a huge concern.”

But what does the future hold for pie-loving Pod?

He’s likewise yearning pizza, and has actually been smelling his partner’s peanut butter on toast to get his mouth-watering repair.

But his future as a pie fan appears unsure.

After his 2018 charity binge, Pod’s uncertain how he’ll feel about his preferred Christmas reward when 2019 rolls around.

“I do not believe I’ll be having anymore for a very long time,” he states.

“Next year I may believe perhaps I might consume another one, however definitely, as quickly as it strikes midnight on Christmas Eve and I’m done.”

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