Radio Times Magazine.He told the publication that he was always on the move and was losing weight before his setback.Alan also admitted that he wasn’t the best patient and found it “really hard” to be looked after by others.“I was doing up to 26,000 steps a day and eating like a horse, but still losing weight because I was doing all the manual work,” he explained.Alan revealed he had to use crutches for six weeks from the beginning of September.Unfortunately, his immobility caused the pounds to pile back on.“I’ve put half a stone back on, which made me very cross because I was determined to keep it off,” the TV star said.He went on to say that he did not cope well when he was forced to rest.“It was very frustrating because you can’t even.