Jay Maryniak's story is one of overcoming addiction and achieving physical fitness goals. From smoking and drinking at 11 years old, to experimenting with dangerous drugs, to reaching a turning point and seeking help, Maryniak turned his life around with martial arts, bodybuilding, and eventually CrossFit, where he found the competitive challenge that he craved. Today, he is a personal trainer and a fitness model with nearly 200,000 followers on Instagram, inspiring others to overcome their own challenges and become the best versions of themselves.

After battling with addiction from a young age, he sought help and channeled his addictive personality into various fitness activities, including strength training, conditioning, and acrobatics, while managing his Type 1 diabetes. Maryniak's story is a testament to the fact that it's never too late to turn your life around and pursue a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle.

In the latest episode of the YouTube series "Trust and Believe," Jay Maryniak, also known as "Real Life Superman," shares his powerful transformation story from addiction and living out of his car to building a successful fitness platform called the Functional Method. He opens up about his struggles with fear and self-doubt, and how he learned to overcome them and channel his addictive personality into something positive and productive.

Jay Maryniak, a personal trainer and Instagram influencer, has overcome addiction and diabetes to become a fitness celebrity, inspiring others to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. He believes in staying true to oneself and surrounding oneself with positive people to achieve fitness goals and build a better life.