Body Transformation: Buffer Ben

I decided to transform because I was overweight, unhappy, unhealthy, and depressed. The morning I stood on the scale and it read 253 pounds was the moment it hit me. I had to do something about my weight before it was too late.

Being overweight affected every part of my life. It made everything much harder; everyday household activities, my job, and rugby. I started snoring, which made sleeping difficult for my wife. She often slept in the spare room to get a good night's sleep. I also had a major drinking problem.

I would drink every day of the week and was never home on weekends because I was out drinking with my mates. A change had to happen because I was also expecting my first child.

My transformation got a jumpstart when I was picked up for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and lost my license for six months. With no license, I went out and bought a bike that I rode to work and to the gym.

I stopped drinking and started eating healthy. I gathered information and tips on nutrition and training from sites like Bodybuilding.com and YouTube. When I started getting results and compliments I was hooked. The longer I stuck with it the easier it became.

After six months, I decided to put my hard work to good use and enter my first bodybuilding competition. I didn't know anything about competing, so I got a personal trainer, Leanne Simays, from 2refine, entered the New Zealand Nationals NABBA novice class, and placed first.

The most challenging part of my transformation was giving up old habits like alcohol and eating junk food. The longer I kept at it the easier it got.

I really enjoy the new me and look forward to the future with my family. I want to keep training, competing, and making heaps of new friends.

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I visit Bodybuilding.com everyday to keep up with specials, new training tips, and new products to get me motivated.

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