The results are getting INSANE
bradthemedic
Posts: 623 Member
Hey everyone.
As a lot of you already know I have been on EM2WL for almost 4 months. In that time I have had some huge ups and downs but the constant has been my energy levels - higher than ever before in my life.
Something has happened in the last 2 weeks that has been getting crazy. I am starting to shed weight quickly, and my muscle mass is stacking on incredibly fast. My body is changing every day. I am able to lift more, run further and push harder. I am also at the gym 6 days a week HAPPILY.
This hasn't been an easy journey and I am sure it will continue to have its challenges. But for those of you who aren't seeing those scale, mirror or tape measure results for awhile: STICK WITH IT!
Lift heavy, do your cardio and sprinkle in some cross fit and yoga and you will be on your way to that dream body you've always wanted. I am continually surprised lately when I am without a shirt. Things just keep getting smaller, toned, or more ripped.
Take it from me people. It's a long road and it's a real lifestyle change like nothing you expect and it will take you down paths you didn't anticipate but every single rep, mile, and bead of sweat is worth it!
As a lot of you already know I have been on EM2WL for almost 4 months. In that time I have had some huge ups and downs but the constant has been my energy levels - higher than ever before in my life.
Something has happened in the last 2 weeks that has been getting crazy. I am starting to shed weight quickly, and my muscle mass is stacking on incredibly fast. My body is changing every day. I am able to lift more, run further and push harder. I am also at the gym 6 days a week HAPPILY.
This hasn't been an easy journey and I am sure it will continue to have its challenges. But for those of you who aren't seeing those scale, mirror or tape measure results for awhile: STICK WITH IT!
Lift heavy, do your cardio and sprinkle in some cross fit and yoga and you will be on your way to that dream body you've always wanted. I am continually surprised lately when I am without a shirt. Things just keep getting smaller, toned, or more ripped.
Take it from me people. It's a long road and it's a real lifestyle change like nothing you expect and it will take you down paths you didn't anticipate but every single rep, mile, and bead of sweat is worth it!
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That's great news to hear ! The past 8 days have been hard, thought I'd call it a diet break, then decided to throw in the towel, but maybe I'll use that towel to mop up the sweat from my workout in the morning and just HANG IN THERE ! Thanks for the words!0
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Yes, I've been following your posts, both the good (gaining energy) and the bad (the bloat, not losing inches or weight).
You were able to stick with it, even when you had some doubt, pushing through each day.
The exercise and the amount of food your body required has come to fruition, success!
I'm really glad you posted this to show us your example of having faith in the process. It will show others who are just starting, that even if they don't see results at first, they will in time (when their body is ready).
Kudos to you!0 -
awesome to hear that you're seeing results and this new lifestyle is working for you!! this is just what i needed to hear!!
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Excellent news, thanks for sharing!0
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I am glad to hear you stuck it out and that you are getting the results you were waiting for.
Our body needs time to adapt, but it will happen eventually.
And I am still convinced it works for everybody. It is just a matter of time.
The mental part is the hardest, I agree, but when you can get over that the success is yours.
Well done!0 -
That's awesome!0
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Great news Brad!!
I'm one of your followers too and you inspire me more and more with every post!!!:flowerforyou:
Congratulations!!!:drinker:0 -
That is awesome!! I love success stories!0
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Congrats on your success and thank you for posting this!
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Awesome!!! Congrats to you Brad!! Thanks so much for sharing your success - It definitely gives me hope that as long as I stick with it - I will definitely see progress!!! :flowerforyou:0
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This is the exact type of post I need to see right now as I'm about 2 months in. Thanks for sharing!0
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So fantastic!!!!! Very happy for you 0
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That's great! I wish the same would happen for me. I kind of tried it for a while but I didn't stick with it long enough to see if I would still get results, but I think I'll try it again because my current calorie deficit is killing me and it's such a drag to workout on such little calories as well. What is your daily calorie deficit? 0
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Oh man, I am such a believer in eating right and working out(cardio and weights)although I am just beginning my journey. I had the ups and downs just deciding what numbers to go with until I finally figured it out:)
Anyway, this is one of the best posts I've ever read and I hope you might do a blog! You have no idea what a great read this was! I am totally inspired from it and was going to start my weight program today a piddled around and didn't. I don't think I'll fail to start tomorrow though:) denise:drinker: :drinker:
PS Soooooooooooooooo many congratulations for sticking with it!! Where's those dang fireworks when I want to set some off!!:laugh:Hey everyone.
As a lot of you already know I have been on EM2WL for almost 4 months. In that time I have had some huge ups and downs but the constant has been my energy levels - higher than ever before in my life.
Something has happened in the last 2 weeks that has been getting crazy. I am starting to shed weight quickly, and my muscle mass is stacking on incredibly fast. My body is changing every day. I am able to lift more, run further and push harder. I am also at the gym 6 days a week HAPPILY.
This hasn't been an easy journey and I am sure it will continue to have its challenges. But for those of you who aren't seeing those scale, mirror or tape measure results for awhile: STICK WITH IT!
Lift heavy, do your cardio and sprinkle in some cross fit and yoga and you will be on your way to that dream body you've always wanted. I am continually surprised lately when I am without a shirt. Things just keep getting smaller, toned, or more ripped.
Take it from me people. It's a long road and it's a real lifestyle change like nothing you expect and it will take you down paths you didn't anticipate but every single rep, mile, and bead of sweat is worth it!0 -
Metoo!! What makes this such a good post is there is no doubt it is for real!That's great news to hear ! The past 8 days have been hard, thought I'd call it a diet break, then decided to throw in the towel, but maybe I'll use that towel to mop up the sweat from my workout in the morning and just HANG IN THERE ! Thanks for the words!0
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This is just the type of post I needed to see right now too ... It is so hard to wait for results but to know that it's working for others is what makes all the difference in convincing me to stick with it ...0
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Definitely needed to hear this myself today. So glad things are going well for you now. I remember how frustrated you were in the beginning. You are giving me hope now:)0
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I think it is important to keep in mind that we didn't get to the point where we start this journey over night.
So we really have to give our bodies the time to adjust to lose the weight again.
It is a matter of patience, which is difficult, I know.
But reading success stories like Brads, are just proving this point.
Give it some times. It might take a few months for some, until your body really is willing to let go and cooperate.
So please stay all strong and keep going.0 -
Thanks Brad! I needed to hear this!
Congratulations!!!!!0 -
Congratulations!! SO needed to see this is working well! 0
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Great timing on the post. I have been doing this for three weeks. Lost 3lbs the first week, but have gained 4lbs over the las t two weeks. Also gained a 1/2" on my waist. Thanks for the enocuragement. I will stick with it no matter what. I can't do the low cal yo-yo dieting anymore. Keep up the good work.0
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Brad, I'm so happy for you and your success!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
I also so happy that you shared it here. I've started (half heartedly) EM2WL many months ago and finally did a full 7 week reset that ended in early July. Been at a reasonable cut since then with really no results, other than maintaining the 8# I gained during reset. Thanks to reports like yours, I'm plugging along and waiting in anticipation for results. The scale number really isn't important to me, I want less fat/more muscle.....like you're getting.
I do share your increased energy, better workouts, and better attitude. I suppose that, and the fact that my clothes still fit well, is better than the scale number.0 -
I'm really glad this was so helpful. I wish I could relay how excited I am - maybe I'll make a video or something on Youtube about it. I can't really explain how sincere I am through text.
These last few weeks were brutal on me mentally - and the last 3 days moreso than I ever imagined possible. But luckily a healthy body is helping me keep a healthy mind.
I thought for sure this wasn't going to work and then one day I just woke up and my body was different. I am nowhere near at goal - I just think I was at starvation for SO long it took that long for my body to reset and accept the change.
Don't give up is what I have learned. I did a hike yesterday and about 7 times I almost quit. The elevation was 1600ft in 1.5km so quite high quite fast and included rock scaling (not hiking, I scaled a rock-face... literally) and I kept thinking I was so tired I wanted to quit. But this journey has given me the mental strength to NEVER give up no matter how much I want to or think I need to. I can push through every challenge. When I reached the top of the mountain I knew I could do anything from that point forward after beating such huge mental blocks and defeatist thoughts.
I can do anything. EM2WL did that.0 -
Awesome to hear!! I'm trying my hardest to stick this thing out! I'm only going on week 3 of eating more but I know this is the right thing to do - even though that blasted scale keeps creeping up right now!! Patience is what is needed and you proved that!!0
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This is such an awesome post!! Thank you!
I agree that the energy gained while fueling my body is 'almost' worth the weight gain... For me the scale has gone up with heavy lifting but my measurements have shifted favorably. Yes, I'd love to loose weight faster but I'd rather eat, have energy and strength knowing this is sustainable. I got to the point (prior to EM2WL) where I couldn't possibly train any more or eat any less. For most of my adult life I would find a way to loose 30 lbs then put it all back on within 2 years....again and again and again... I feel like now I can get off the roller coaster. Even if it takes months for the scale to respond, I can be patient. I truly believe this is the way to a healthier me and stay there.
Thanks Brad for confirming what I already knew was true 0 -
Wow, fantastic post OP! Great to hear that you're so clearly seeing such great results.
I'm also going through a phase of suddenly noticing changes in my body that are SO exciting, and I haven't even started cut yet!
Definitely confirmation for me that this WORKS. So very awesome.
Best of luck on the rest of your journey 0 -
That is AWESOME!!!
PLEASE send up your before and after pics with your story. Even if you are not at goal...this will help others in their journey. Please send it to success@em2wl.com
Thanks in advance!!!0
