A weight loss programme has transformed the life of champion Rotorua equestrian, Jo Jackson.
"I've always struggled with my weight, and have been a typical yo-yo dieter for over two decades," she said. "I think the turning point came after a dressage competition in spring 2017 where I seriously considered quitting riding - and horses are what fuel my soul."
Being born without a lower right arm didn't stop her in the past. She won three equestrian gold medals at the Atlanta Paralympics and is a three times world champion.
This time the challenge was different.
"My riding and balance was getting worse, I knew I was confusing my horse JD and I just wasn't happy," Jackson said. "My anxiety was creeping up again, too. But I knew I'd be running away from the problem and not addressing it. In my heart, I was not ready to quit riding, so it was time to do something about it."