“Little Kids Called Me Hero”: Barry Peterson’s Onnit Story

If you think you’re “too old” or “too fat” to do something amazing, you need to meet Barry Peterson. At age 52, the Portland, Oregonian is working as a high-voltage lineman again—after conquering his demons and dropping more than 100 pounds. We chronicled Peterson’s redemption in an earlier article but we wanted to interview him again—this time on video—so you can hear him tell his tale directly as part of our Onnit Stories series.

Each week, Onnit Stories features a video interview that introduces you to a different person who’s made an inspiring life change since discovering Onnit. More often than not, they’re members of the Onnit Tribe, the free Facebook group that Onnit fans use to support each other in their wellness journeys. Read on to see some of the highlights of the conversation between Peterson and Chief Fitness Officer John Wolf.