Fit & Fab: Health problems a wake-up call for him

Jesse Quek went from excessive drinking and eating to being a fitness junkie who gets cranky when he does not work out

Mr Jesse Quek works out six times a week for 40 minutes to an hour each time.
Mr Jesse Quek works out six times a week for 40 minutes to an hour each time. PHOTO: COURTESY OF JESSE QUEK
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There's no secret. A lot of us know it, but applying knowledge to action has always been the biggest challenge.

Aesthetics is a by-product of being healthy, by being consistent with your physical activities, diet and sleep. Many people tend to neglect getting enough hours of sleep, but it is so vital as most of our bodies' recovery and repair is done during this time.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 03, 2020, with the headline Fit & Fab: Health problems a wake-up call for him. Subscribe