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Mr Motivator reveals he thinks people now take criticism of their weight 'too personally' despite levels of diabetes and obesity going 'through the roof'


The fitness fanatic, who featured on GMTV throughout the 1990s to perform exercise routines, said back then you could 'prod' someone's belly and tell them they needed to shape up.

Born Derrick Evans, 71, but known for his unitards and colourful spandex outfits, Mr Motivator said levels of diabetes and obesity have 'gone through the roof' because Brits spend too much time in front of the TV. Born Derrick Evans, 71, but known for his unitards and colourful spandex outfits, Mr Motivator said levels of diabetes and obesity have 'gone through the roof' because Brits spend too much time in front of the TV (Pictured in October) The fitness instructor wowed fans with his youthful looks and abundance of energy as he chatted with Holly Willoughby and Dermot O'Leary before demonstrating an exercise routine.

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