Name: Andy Dalgleish
Instagram: @sunjunkie_bodybuilding
Age: 50
Date of Birth: 18/04/1975
Country Representing: England
What inspired your transformation?
Coming out of a toxic marriage where I was fundamentally bullied, as embarrassing as that is to admit. It was a controlled and coercive environment, and I turned to food as my only comfort.
I was spending upwards of £300 a week on takeaways. I just ate and ate and ate. I hated myself.
My wake-up call came while I was at work as a teacher. I was walking around the playground with a primary school pupil, and they said, “Mr D, why are you snoring but you’re awake?”
That moment hit me hard. I knew I had to change, not just for myself, but to be a positive role model for my students and to finally leave that relationship behind.
When did you first join the gym?
I’ve been in and out of gyms since I was young, which makes it even harder to accept how far I let myself go.
Is this your first competition?
No
In one word, what is your transformation?
Self-preservation
When did your transformation start?
Around three years ago
Starting weight: 20st 2lbs (128kg)
Finishing weight: 11st 10lbs (74kg)
Anyone you would like to thank?
Donna Jury for being my constant, and the people who have come to support me today.
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