Richie Fullard has lost almost 50kg in less than a year, after changing his lifestyle habits for the better.
Movember - a nationwide campaign to raise awareness around men's health - is in full swing and Mr Fullard, the Osbornes Funeral Home general, is one of those growing a moustache for the cause. "I've been taking part in Movember for a few years now, initially it was to grow a mo with your mates, and it just happened to be a good cause. "Now I do it because it's important to spread the word about men's health, raise a few dollars ... and it's still fun to grow a mo and hope you'll look somewhat like Magnum PI at the end of the month," he said.
Mr Fullard said he had made some major lifestyle changes this year to improve his health. "When I started my journey earlier this year I was 152kg, my Fitbit told me this morning I'm 103.9kg.
"With two young kids I could see the future getting away from me, so with help from my support network I've gone about changing my habits for the better."
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