Why change diet, jog, cycle, and lift heavy stuff
markbolch
Posts: 24 Member
Why would anyone want to change your diet, jog, ride a bicycle when you have a Harley in the garage, sweat like a pig, and lift really heavy stuff until your muscles ache ? Because it works and will change your life. I’m still a work in progress and may always be but at 56 years old I am in the best shape of my life. 132 pounds down from my heaviest. Funny I always thought I was just big boned with a large frame.. Nope I was just a little guy that was way Fat !! I’m finally to a point I don’t care what I weigh and chase Body Fat %. At 20% now I still have a ways to go but I will get there one day at a time. Through the process I have learned a few things but my main regret is waiting so long in my life to start the process. I wasted so many years of my life. It also took me awhile to learn during the process I needed to eat more and lift weights to maintain and increase lean muscle and reduce body fat. It was a leap of faith for me to start eating more but it works.
At one point I was considered to have adult onset diabetes, blood sugar through the roof and taking insulin shots. My cholesterol was high and I was on meds for that and anti-depressants. I am now have excellent lab results with no medication for anything and my head is where it needs to be. Speaking of mental, one of the first things I needed to do was address how I got so fat to begin with. For me Obesity wasn’t the disease. My head being screwed up and my binge eating with food being my comfort thing was the disease. Obesity was the side effect. Getting a check on why I got so big and didn’t care was something I needed to address through my own self assessments. BUT in the end its all good and I am at a happy place. It also took a while for me to not look in the mirror and still see myself as the fat guy. Granted I don’t have a six pack YET and I’m not all that but I can finally look in the mirror and say Damn Dude your lookin good and I feel awesome.
I wasnt at my all time high picture above but seeing it after my friend took it made something click. Dude you are fat !!
getting closer
And finally me today
So in the end thats why I changed my diet, jog, cycle, and lift heavy stuff.
edited to fix a pic
At one point I was considered to have adult onset diabetes, blood sugar through the roof and taking insulin shots. My cholesterol was high and I was on meds for that and anti-depressants. I am now have excellent lab results with no medication for anything and my head is where it needs to be. Speaking of mental, one of the first things I needed to do was address how I got so fat to begin with. For me Obesity wasn’t the disease. My head being screwed up and my binge eating with food being my comfort thing was the disease. Obesity was the side effect. Getting a check on why I got so big and didn’t care was something I needed to address through my own self assessments. BUT in the end its all good and I am at a happy place. It also took a while for me to not look in the mirror and still see myself as the fat guy. Granted I don’t have a six pack YET and I’m not all that but I can finally look in the mirror and say Damn Dude your lookin good and I feel awesome.
I wasnt at my all time high picture above but seeing it after my friend took it made something click. Dude you are fat !!
getting closer
And finally me today
So in the end thats why I changed my diet, jog, cycle, and lift heavy stuff.
edited to fix a pic
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It is these stories that keep me on the forums. Great Job! You have shown it can be done. I just learned a few months ago to quit starving myself, lift more heavy things, and think of the process as a lifestyle!
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Wonderful progress!! You look fantastic!0
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Wow! Great job and you look absolutely amazing, sir, and at least 10 years younger!0
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you're how old???!! You look great!0
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Great job! You look like your younger little brother now! :drinker:0
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Damn dude, what an awesome change! My favorite thing about this is how your mind has changed its relationship with your diet. That's priceless.0
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Wonderful transformation!! You have done your work , and its paid off!! Lift heavy things.. eat good foods.. cant go wrong!0
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now if I can just get the last picture right.. I do better at getting in shape than posting pics.. I though it was resized0
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wow what a difference!!!0
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Great work!!0
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Well done, inspirational0
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You look so fit & handsome, way to go!!!!!!0
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Great results! And totally agree that the body follows the mind!0
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amazing work, well done.0
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I love your story, your dedication, and how you look. You have inspired me, and I'm glad you seem to have it all figured it out now. You look fantastic. God Bless you!!0
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And that's why I will keep going
Thank you for being a success and an inspiration to those around you!!
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What a success story. You could be me if you were female. Same issues, same excuses, same age etc. I too am a work in progress and not quite as successful as you are, but I am getting there. Thanks for sharing, this gives me the motivation and kick in the butt I need to keep going. You are an inspiration to us all.0
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You look great! Congratulations!0
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You look great and so much younger! Congrats!0
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Amazing! Better late than never, right? You must be so proud of yourself. I don't even know you and I'm proud of you! Congratulations on taking control of your life. Enjoy 0
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What a transformation and you look great and much younger than your actual age. A great inspiration for the rest of us!0
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truely inspiring - congrats and thanks for posting.0
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Well done, so inspiring.0
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You look fantastic, and it has taken years off you! Well done. Keep up the hard work 0
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Fantastic and you look great x0
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The before and after photos are amazing. Well done on all the hard work.0
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Wow impressive and an inspiration0
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Nice Job, know how you feel "why did I wait so long"0
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WOW! How much younger and more handsome you are! :smokin:0
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holy bawls you look Great ! well done i bet you feel great too0
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