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After years of struggling to control his weight Adam Foster transformed his life (and his body) after meeting five-times Mr Universe Eddy Ellwood.

At his heaviest Adam tipped the scales at nearly 16st and suffered with low self-esteem.

"When I was younger, my lifestyle was that of a typical fat kid. I'd eat crisps, chips, and wouldn't exercise," he said.

"After school my mum would cook proper meals with healthy ingredients."

The problem for me was always overeating. After having chips for my school lunch and a bulky dinner, I didn't stand a chance," he added.

"I was really insecure as a kid. I hated wearing normal clothes like t-shirts because I felt fat."

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In his mid-teens, Adam decided it was time to make a change. He began to monitor what he was eating and explored exercise.

The 25-year-old said: "At first, I tried to shed some weight, but I cleaned up a little too much and found myself feeling too skinny.

"I was back in the same position as before, just on the opposite side of the scale.

"I started lifting weights around the age of 16, first at home and then in the gym. I remember hearing others did this and I hoped it was the road to success.

"But despite hitting the gym, I still struggled with overeating. At 20 years old I weighed my heaviest at 219lbs and I didn't have the muscle I have today."

Adam reached his current physique in 2014, by weightlifting six days a week and eating the right foods.

Now the fitness enthusiast is urging other young people with weight problems to take control of their bodies and get into shape.

He said: "People should seek out the advice of someone reputable. My biggest progress was with someone who'd been there, so not necessarily a fitness instructor.

"I also stumbled across some really informative things online.

"Finding out the facts from your own research it the only way to know they're accurate.

"My knowledge means I now have more control.

"Despite eating 3000 calories a day, I don't get fat because I'm eating the right stuff and you'll find me weightlifting six days a week.

"Taking part in these competitions gives me a buzz I thought I'd never achieve. It was a climb, but I'm proud to have achieved the body I have today."

ADAM'S DAILY DIET

"My food choices change, as i aim for a set of macronutrients each day (these are carb, protein and fat goals)," he said.

"However a typical day of eating through the week would be as follows."

Porridge/cereal/baby rice/ ground rice

5 scrambled eggs

Rice, Ground Turkey, Veggies

Rice, Chicken, Veggies

Rice, Fish, Veggies

Protein & Carb drink after a workout

Potato/Sweet Potato with Beef

Protein Shake or Egg before bed