Growing up, Jay Harris would always compare himself to those he saw in magazines or films.
Wrestler The Rock, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and boxer Anthony Joshua all had one thing in common in the 29-year-old’s eye - a physique he wished he had. Jay, from Kensington, claims he didn’t weigh any more than six stone when he was 15 years old and because of his “skinny” build and “short” height, he recalls never getting a look in on the sports team.
The personal trainer told the ECHO: “Even Sunday football teams said no to taking me on because of my height and build. One game, I played a friendly against the B-team and we won 4-3, I scored all four and still didn't get signed up. When I didn't get picked, I always felt it was because I wasn't good enough and it was a kick in the teeth because I was the best player on the pitch that day. My height and build did put a lot of pressure on me because I was aware I was small and underweight at that time.”
