MAKING A CHANGE to your lifestyle in pursuit of better health takes commitment. Many of us would consider skipping dessert if it might help us drop a few kilos. Many would be willing to add another gym session to their weekly schedule if it means they can get over the...
This guy dropped 68 kg and became a bodybuilding champion
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14 tips for getting rid of belly fat
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How this regular Aussie bloke lost 44kg in just over a year
A few years ago, Will Pattinson was told “If you don’t kick yourself into gear now, you’re going to live a short life.” Now he’s 44kg lighter, has shed 30 per cent of his body fat and is training for the Paris marathon. This is how he did it, in his own words
This guy dropped 68 kg and became a bodybuilding champion
Simon Lafontant was tired of experiencing health issues, so he made a major commitment to change his life. The results were staggering
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