An Ohio Man Loses 40 Pounds, Gains a Six-Pack and $50,000

This is one of those stories you don't see around often. In three months Matt Manning from Xenia, Ohio transformed by dropping 40 pounds, which led to a $50,000 grand prize win. Gifting himself an amazing six pack.

2014 $100,000 Transformation Challenge Winners.

As reported by WDTN 2 News, Manning’s motivation to change stemmed from some developing health issues and the realization that he had stopped being active with his kids.

“I had had a few health scares, where I passed out, had to go to the ER by ambulance. Then also had some chest pains like six months later and then my dad had to have a heart valve transplant. So that really woke me up,” said the 45-year-old father and engineer.

He decided to enter a 12-week fitness competition called the ‘$100,000 Transformation Challenge’ held by fitness website Bodybuilding.com . One male and one female with the best body transformations would each win $50,000, which he eventually won.

Matt Manning Before and After the 3 Month Competition.

Manning told the station that it wasn’t easy but he had the support of his wife and family.

“They said I look like a superhero now (laughs) which is, when they saw the after pictures. My daughter saw the after pictures she’s like, ‘Man you look miserable. I’d be miserable too if I looked like that,” said Manning.

The hard work paid off. Bodybuilding.com representatives surprised him at his gym with a personal announcement that he was the 2014 winner and apparently presented him with the prize money in a gym bag full cash. The female winner, Robyn Koolen from Alberta, Canada was presented with an oversized check.

This is a good new for those handsome guys with pot bellies....LMAO! There is still light at the end of the tunnel. I also can still get get a six pack. *WINKS*