Normally we wouldn't recommend losing this much weight in such a small space of time as it could, person dependant of course, have an adverse rather than a positive effect on the body's physiology however the 29 year old father of three stated that all it came down to was working hard, watching what he was eating and attending his regular classes as well as 'Billy's Boot Camp' every morning for the past week.

This really is an astonishing feat for any person looking to lose weight and it has all come through nothing but hard work, discipline and dedication to a goal. We would love to see Robert continue his already inspirational transition to lose weight but possibly at a slower pace, allowing his body to gradually adjust. Through a proper exercise regime and a sensible diet, a good rate of weight loss should be between 1-3kg per week.

Both Robert and his 8 year old daughter Morgan are both kickboxing fanatics and train at ProKick HQ in East Belfast anywhere up to four times per week. This was Robert's first taste of boot camp style training but he maintains he loved every minute and can't wait for next week's boot camp to start.

This really is an inspirational story for anyone looking to achieve a healthy goal for 2012 and if you or anyone you know would like to find out how you could make a positive lifestyle choice for the coming year then get in touch with Ireland's premier kickboxing centre today .

ProKick Gym, founded and run by former four time World Professional Kickboxing Champion Billy Murray has been open for 20 years this year and due to the rising demand for the sport across the country, Murray will a number of outlets throughout the country within the coming months. For information on classes near you, or if you would like to see a fitness class that really works in your area, contact ProKick HQ on (-28) 9065 1074 or email your details to info@prokick.com.