There are a multitude of reasons why people start their healthy lifestyle journey, with anyone’s compiled list most likely stretching to hundreds of pages long. But for Stephen Hart it was all about changing the way his body was to his mindset, and ensuring he was happy with where his future was going.

His belief system went through a major overhaul by the time he reached his goal – and all for the better.

“I’ve always had this belief that once you’re 30, you’re unfit,” he said.

“Yes, I might’ve been unfit at 30, but I knew it was time for a change. I’m not the tallest of guys out there, but I’m quite broad or ‘stocky’ as people put it, and I just wanted a trim frame that suited my height so everything was in proportion.”

“My initial goal was to lose 10kg maximum and be healthier and lighter on my feet – just enough to not feel heavy or stocky, and to be able to get up and run anytime.”