THE twins are well-known businessmen in their small town, recognised almost everywhere they go. But over the past five years their appearances began to change to such an extent people had to do a double-take to make sure it was them.
The brothers had practically become shadows of their former selves – in the best kind of way.
Between them, Martin and Marius Dreyer (41) have shed 123kg after deciding enough was enough. They were tired of their big boeps and bulging butts – something had to be done.
Martin and Marius aren’t only twins, they’re best friends and best friends often embark on challenges together. If they tackled things as a team, they decided, they’d double their chance of success.
At his heaviest, Martin weighed a dangerous 192kg. His brother clocked in at 151kg. Now Martin weighs 122kg and Marius 98kg, having lost 70kg and 53kg respectively.
Last year, when many people found their girths expanding during lockdown, the brothers – who are single and live in Bethlehem in the Free State – reached a tipping point.
They couldn’t carry on this way. It was time for action. And so they said goodbye to their unhealthy lifestyle of no exercise and poor eating habits and the results speak for themselves.
At their home the twins show YOU clothes they hadn’t been able to wear in three years. Marius holds up size-40 trousers.
“I never want to wear this again,” he says. “These days, I wear a size 34.”
He rubs his belly, which still bulges over his belt.
“There’s still more work to be done,” he admits. “I have around 22kg to go.”
Marius wants to lose another 5kg.
This story is from the 3 June 2021 edition of YOU South Africa.
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