Australian rapper 360 has taken to social media to share his incredible transformation from what he calls “junkie to sobriety”, explaining how a newfound focus on exercise and healthy eating have helped overcome a crippling addiction to drugs.

360, real name Matt Colwell, took to Instagram to share a photo collage documenting his transformation and a statement explaining that he got down to 67kg when he was at the height of his addiction to drugs, including a publicised Nurofen Plus habit.

After overcoming the addiction following an overdose and a stint in rehab, the six-foot-five rapper’s weight went up to 110kg, with the rapper explaining that he’d replaced his drug addiction with an addiction to junk food and lollies.

“In the top left is probably when I was at my worst on drugs,” Colwell wrote. “I barely ate one meal a day and would often not eat for days on end. The bottom left is me a few months after rehab. Junk food and skittles became a drug that made me feel better.”

“I was working out but eating the worst food. I was 67kg at my worst, then I was 110kg at my biggest and I’m at 90kg now (I’m 6’5”) so for the last year and a bit all I’ve been trying to do is lean up.”

“I’ve got a new found respect for bodybuilders and anyone who’s single digits shredded. This shit is hard! It really does take a lot of dedication and discipline. I bust my ass every fucking day.”

Describing his routine, Colwell explained that he does “fasted cardio” every day at 7am by walking his dog and does 20 minutes on the treadmill after every one of his works. “My diet is extremely clean as well,” he writes. “My goal is 6% body fat and I’m around 10-12% right now.”

Wanted to share some progress with you. In the top left is probably when I was at my worst on drugs. I barely ate one meal a day and would often not eat for days on end. The bottom left is me a few months after rehab. Junk Food and skittles became a drug that made me feel better. I was working out but eating the worst food. I was 67kg at my worst, then I was 110kg at my biggest and I'm at 90kg now(uI'm 6'5") so for the last year and a bit all I've been trying to do is lean up. I've got a new found respect for bodybuilders and anyone who's single digits shredded. This shit is hard! It really does take a lot of dedication and discipline. I bust my ass every fucking day. Fasted cardio at 7am for 40 minutes walking the dog and 20 minutes on the treadmill after each workout. My diet is extremely clean as well. My goal is 6% body fat and I'm around 10-12% right now. The gym and setting myself goals has been the most crucial thing for my sobriety and recovery. Bless you all ❤️#NoClenWasUsedInThisTransformation

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“I won’t be ‘that guy’ posting topless pics all the time but I do want to share my progress as I’m very proud,” he added on Twitter. “Also hope I can inspire anyone else who feels like they want to turn their life around.”

“I’ve had to learn how to live life again as I haven’t been 100% clean for around 8 years. It’s been SO hard to face my mental illness head on rather than trying to run away and escape. I’ve had some dark moments.”

Colwell describes the gym and setting goals for himself as “the most crucial thing for my sobriety and recovery”. The rapper has currently been clean and sober for 15 months and has even launched a non-profit foundation to help those struggling with mental health and addiction issues.

The 180 Movement is a collaboration between Colwell and Community Development, Youth and Mental Health Advocate James Kennedy for the purpose of supporting and advocating for those suffering from “Mental Heath, Addiction, Domestic Violence, and Social Cohesion issues”.

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