But in 2022, he decided to turn things around and start getting into shape.

He also believed that it was a problem that plagued the men in his family, including himself.

“We eat to fuel our bodies,” he remarked.

Ben and Erin Napier of HGTV’s Home Town

So what prompted the change?

That is a bad thing.'

I was already working [on my weight] and then that jumpstarted it."

Ben Napier’s family

Ben reduced his daily intake, and made lunch the biggest meal of his day.

He also included crackers, cheese, and fruits, including dates, into his daily diet.

Because of his efforts, not only did he lose weight, he also reduced his blood pressure.

Ben Napier from HGTV’s “Home Town”

“I want him to live forever,” Erin remarked about her husband.

“That’s what I care about.”

While fans celebrated his new look online, his progress didn’t come without some criticism.

Ben Napier in his home gym