Hamish McKay: former newsreader opens up about 50kg weight loss

from Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons · host Newstalk ZB

Former newsreader Hamish McKay has opened up about his dramatic 50kg weight loss. The long-time broadcaster revealed he was was suffering several health problems after his weight climbed to 135 kilos. Mackay says his blood pressure was running high and his cholesterol was 'horrendous' - and something needed to be done. "The signs were there - even though I could hide it, I bluffed my way." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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