We often hear stories about weight loss which sometimes leave us wowed! DJ Black's story is one of them.

The 2014 Africa’s Best DJ and host of Open House Party on Joy FM, Kwadwo Ampofo, popularly known as DJ Black took up the challenge to shed off excess fat and in just three and a half months, he has lost an amazing 22 kilos!

It may sound easy but only hard work can accomplish such a feat.

DJ Black, Ghana's number one DJ, shared an inspirational story about his 'slimming course' on Joy FM’s Sunday afternoon health program Ultimate Health with Nortey Dua.  

In the beginning

I used to see myself as a fat and chubby guy in pictures at a point in time. Then I decided that health-wise it wasn’t too healthy gaining all these pounds, eating late, breathing heavily and sitting down for long due to the nature of our job.

A lot of people find it difficult going to the gym to exercise so I decided to form a healthy lifestyle which can fit into my daily routine so I could maintain it. I discovered a form of exercise I could continue and enjoy doing which is swimming combined with jogging.

But before that, I had to learn how to close my mouth, seek advice from my doctors and committed myself to 80% dieting and 20% exercise -- that is to resist food temptation and influence. Though there's a lot of work to do from waking up early to no junk food, I have included significant changes in my lifestyle, STRICT DISCIPLINE, and HARD WORK.

I keep changing my fitness goals so that I keep variation in my exercise regime and don't get bored. Fitness is a journey, not a destination. You have to keep going as it is a way of life. And once you achieve your desired body, you have to keep working to maintain it.

Motivation

I am really passionate to maintain my fitness. The motivation comes from this desire. I wish to maintain at least less than 10 percent whole body fat.

There are no limits to what the human body can do. You can get any kind of results you desire. You just have to put in the hard work.

Advice

If you have as part of your New Year Resolutions, health-related resolutions make sure you stick to them and get results.