The last time I saw my doctor, I was diagnosed as being “borderline diabetic.” I was overweight and my self esteem was very low due to a bitter marriage break up. My father suffers from diabetes and my mother died of asthma both parents being Maori means they belong to the group that suffers the worst statistics in relation to these diseases, even on an international scale.

My health and relationship problems were a catalyst in accepting the EAS Body for Life Challange. I enlisted the advice of a nutritionist, Jacquie. It was great to receive regular, sound advice, and better still, seeing the documented results on a regular basis motivated me to continue to the end.

I had plenty of excuses not to achieve my goals, and not see the challenge through. I turned my excuses into reasons. Some weeks I had to exercise in the garage as I had no babysitter.

I had to take care of my children during the school holidays, so I turned all their play events into exercise. We would go to the park, I’d do chin ups on the swings, the girls and I would do hanging leg raises on the monkey bars.

When there’s a will, there’s always a way.

Because of the tremendous change in my appearance, I am regularly stopped and questioned at the gym as to how I achieved my results. An added bonus is my own feelings. My low feelings have been replaced by positive emotions. Others have commented on my new, more outgoing personality. I have been back to my GP, and he was genuinely amazed at my physical condition. I am in top shape, I am focused, happy, and excited about my future. I have met a wonderful new partner. I am going to focus on becoming a greater role model for Maori.

As I am all ready a company director, a business mentor, and a Maori martial expert, I can carry programs with integrity. I can walk the talk, and inspire others to do the same.

I intend to inspire my eldest daughter, and be a positive role model for her and Maori youth in general.

Barry is currently this years EAS, over 40yr Body for Life Champion. It took Barry 12 weeks to achieve his goal of 7% bodyfat, and today, almost 1 year later, he is still walking the talk. If you want results like his, start now!, book a one on one consultation with Real Nutrition.