When it comes to measuring your weight and body composition, the numbers don’t lie, and for Jason Skelton, the data made for hard reading, prompting his desire for a transformation.

“After looking at my photos, I realised how much weight I picked up. I was sitting at 30% body fat and had picked up over 20 kilos,” he recalls. “My face was round like a ball and I felt so uncomfortable.”

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Health hazard

Jason attributes his weight gain to poor eating habits, no work-life balance and a constant stream of excuses to skip training or make poor food choices.

“I kept telling myself that tomorrow is another day, that I’m too tired from a long workday and that I will train next week. I ate whatever I wanted to eat and neglected all healthy habits.”

Plagued with a lack of energy and a poor self-image, Jason says he turned to booze, pizza, music and partying.

“While I seemed happy on the outside, inside I was sad and depressed and knew I was not living my best life. I felt unhealthy and knew what I was doing would lead to obesity.”

Jason’s health was also suffering, with his blood pressure getting dangerously high 180/100.

“I would be short of breath when climbing stairs at work and none of my clothes fit me anymore. I was spiralling downhill very fast.”

Personal stats

  • Age: 42
  • Lives: Gauteng
  • Career: Corporate regional sales manager
  • Weight before: 108kg
  • Weight after: 88kg
  • Body fat before: 30.2%
  • Body fat after: 9%
  • Twitter/X: @JasonSkelton23
  • Facebook: Jason Diggins Skelton

The magical flyer

Jason knew something needed to change. His first step was ordering protein supplements from NPL.

“I received that NPL Body Revolution Challenge flyer in my package alongside my protein bar and shake. I saw how previous contestants had changed and I wanted to emulate their success,” recalls Jason.

When he visited the website, Jason saw that NPL offered a meal plan option alongside the workout program and supplement plan.

“I immediately knew this was the perfect challenge for me. It made me believe that I could make a change and I decided I had nothing to lose. I am forever grateful to the person who put that magical flyer in my package.”

Jason set specific goals for his transformation, aiming to feel great again, look healthier and regain his energy and vitality.

“The best advice I received was to break up my goals. For instance, rather than chase 10% body fat, I aimed to first get to 25% and then down to 20%, and so on. This approach created set timelines and more manageable mini goals, which are so vital to reach your main goal.”

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Easy-to-follow plan

With different options available on the website, Jason says he selected the 100kg+ plan and workout program.

“I found the meal options on the diet plan offered a variety of choices, which kept the diet interesting. The NPL product range also appealed to me as it offered exactly what I was looking for.”

Jason says the new flavours and variety of options in the extensive NPL supplement range helped give him the edge he needed

“Having an NPL Anarchy Pre-Workout after a long day at work gave me the boost I needed, and the best part is that is tastes great.”

Jason also relied on NPL protein shakes when he needed a quick meal for extra energy, and also took NPL Pro Testo to help him push even harder. “I was even more motivated and recovered much quicker.”

Jason’s NPL BodyRev stack included:

Jason says he also used the other success stories and posts on the NPL website to inspire him to get started and keep his motivation levels high.

After starting with the beginner workout plan, Jason would progress to the next level as he got stronger.

“I was training five times a week and received really valuable advice from Jason Dunning from NPL. He was very helpful and gave me a lot of knowledge about the different NPL products and different training programs.”

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Balanced eating

Jason also attributes his success to his approach to eating, as he realised that he can’t eat everything all the time.

“I was eating a slab of chocolate every day when I got home and three rusks with my coffee. I also had dessert every evening and got takeaways every other night,” recalls Jason.

“I knew I couldn’t be healthy for only one hour a day at the gym and eat what I wanted while lying on the couch for the other 23 hours. It’s all about balance.”

In this aspect, Jason says his wife was a huge support, helping him create a new healthier way of eating.

“We limited takeaways to just weekends, and getting a better understanding of the nutritional value of food and how your diet plays a vital part in your performance and results helped me make better food choices.”

By following the tried and trusted NPL Body Revolution Challenge approach, Jason managed to lose 20 kilos and drop his body fat from over 30% to single digits.

“The Challenge was one of the most fun things I have ever done. I initially thought this would be hard and boring but I really enjoyed it as I was given an opportunity to take control of my life and get active again by doing things I enjoy.”

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Mind and body benefits

Other than the physical changes he achieved during his transformation, Jason says his confidence and energy levels have also increased substantially.

“I now want to get out more over weekends, rather than just lying around at home on the couch. I’m not as lazy anymore and feel so energised.”

He has also gained so much knowledge about how important daily exercise is for your outward appearance and your overall health and state of mind.

“I truly have a sense of peace now. I live my life in the knowledge that the decisions we make every day regarding exercise and the food we eat will affect our body, mind and performance. Ultimately, taking care of yourself and building a physique you are proud of is a status symbol. No money can buy it. You can’t borrow it and you can’t steal it. It shows discipline, dedication, and self-respect.”

Quick facts

  • Favourite healthy dish: Grilled Chicken and avo wrap
  • Favourite training routine: 40-minute weight training followed by 20-minute incline walking
  • Top diet tip: There is no need for steamed chicken and broccoli. You can have sauces and variety, just stay away from any takeaways.