Is it possible for me to become super fit?

Hi! I've been overweight/obese since I was 3 years old. I've had many unsuccessful attempts to lose weight, however I've started again and have lost almost 5kg :) I am currently 85.5kg, my final goal weight is 55kg. My question is, is it possible for me to become super fit? Is it possible for me to develop visible abs, and an obviously fit, strong physique? I've blamed my weight issues on my genetics and struggled to get fit for a long time (most of my life). I want to believe it's possible for me, as this would be very motivating but I have some doubts. Do I have to be genetically predisposed/fit since a young age to become super fit? PS. I'm aware that this would take time, I'm just trying to keep my expectations realistic. I hope this makes sense!
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  • mjhurry
    mjhurry Posts: 29 Member
    PS. I'm still motivated to get fitter than I am now! I'm just curious about how far I could take it. Thanks!
  • harper16
    harper16 Posts: 2,564 Member
    edited May 2020
    It's up to you how much effort you put into it. I don't think anyone can tell you for certain how fit you will or won't get. You seem like you have focus and drive that in my opinion helps a lot.
  • mjhurry
    mjhurry Posts: 29 Member
    harper16 wrote: »
    It's up to you how much effort you put into it. I don't think anyone can tell you for certain how fit you will or won't get. You seem like you have focus and drive that in my opinion helps a lot.

    Thanks for the reply! I am willing to put the effort in, especially now that I've been seeing results :) I guess I'm being impatient about seeing how I turn out hehe 😅
  • mjhurry
    mjhurry Posts: 29 Member
    PAV8888 wrote: »
    You are here, in this world, today.

    You will, hopefully, be here, in this world, tomorrow.

    Today, did you work on the pre-conditions that can both get you closer to where you want to be, and help keep you there?

    Then it was a good day!

    Thanks so much for this! Such a helpful reminder to stay in the present moment and do what it takes now :)
  • mjhurry
    mjhurry Posts: 29 Member
    MaltedTea wrote: »
    "Is it possible for me to become super fit?"

    Yes...

    As long as you are motivated to do it in a healthful way, while having fun, being patient and learning about all the new ways your body is adapting to a new lifestyle.

    Enjoy the ride! You got this!

    Thank you for your encouragement! Yes, I think I'm going to have to work on being more patient with myself hehe
  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,743 Member
    It truly is up to you to decide how much you want this and what you are willing to do to get there. I know several people who have gone from obese couch potato to marathon runner, which is one form of fitness. Some lost a lot of weight and some didn't.
  • mjhurry
    mjhurry Posts: 29 Member
    It truly is up to you to decide how much you want this and what you are willing to do to get there. I know several people who have gone from obese couch potato to marathon runner, which is one form of fitness. Some lost a lot of weight and some didn't.

    Wow, that's an inspiring transformation! Yes, it seems like this may be a mental game as much as it is a physical one
  • mjhurry
    mjhurry Posts: 29 Member
    It’s all about the effort and dedication you are willing to put in.

    My mom was obsess for pretty much all of my childhood. My senior year of high school she started losing weight and eventually she became a professional body-builder. It was a total 180 in her lifestyle and even though she doesn’t do the bodybuilding anymore she is still really fit and active.

    That's incredibly inspiring! Thanks :)
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    If you want a chance of abs, than start lifting, run a slightly higher protein diet and have patience. The process in itself can take awhile.
  • mjhurry
    mjhurry Posts: 29 Member
    @AnnPT77 Thank you so much! What you've shared is so inspiring. Wanting to surprise myself is a great way to put it!

  • mjhurry
    mjhurry Posts: 29 Member
    @JRsLateInLifeMom Wow, thanks for all the tips and encouragement! I'm taking notes... :)
  • mjhurry
    mjhurry Posts: 29 Member
    @Avidkeo Wow, what an amazing transformation! Ah, your starting weight was the same as mine, and I've also struggled with anxiety for many years. It's so encouraging to see that you've achieved what you have! Thank you so much :)
  • mjhurry
    mjhurry Posts: 29 Member
    I spent all my teen years overweight and obese, then lost a big chunk of it in my early 20s... a bit up and down over the years, but never re-gained it. I've been able to get quite a lot of muscle definition on my back, legs, and arms. My stomach is unfortunately a nope because any abs I might have get covered by the loose skin... but I've for sure become a LOT stronger. I used to be around 90kg, I'm in the high 50s atm (been as low as 49kg but that felt WAY too skinny even if technically it was still within normal for my height)

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    Amazing!! Thanks for sharing! This is so encouraging and inspiring :)
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    Super fit, yes it's possible. It'll take a lot of effort, but it's doable and mostly will come down to your activity and the exercise.

    Visible abs will depend not only exercise, but diet and genetics as it takes into account aesthetics too. For a lot of people it's achievable but difficultly will vary based somewhat on things out of your control, like where you personally tend to store fat. To have visible abs, like any other muscle, you need to work those muscles to build them up, and also have a body fat % low enough to show them off. I've been really lean before and never had more than the tiniest bit of definition in my abs. I store most of my fat there, I can be too slim for my preference elsewhere and not as lean as I'd like in my stomach. I have more muscle now but also more fat so maybe it'd be different if I got lean again, but it would still be harder than for example someone who stores fat elsewhere. It may also not work well alongside your other goal (because optimal perfomance doesn't always work alongside extreme leanness, it might do, but not always)

    Either way, it's always possible to get fitter and work towards your goal, no matter how far away it seems or how long you have been unfit for. Change is possible.
  • cupcakesandproteinshakes
    cupcakesandproteinshakes Posts: 1,136 Member
    Yep it is possible. With some patience and consistency even the most sedentary person ( me formerly) can get fit. I’m no pro athlete but I’m very happy with my fitness level.
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    "Yes but." There's a significant space of difference between the average person who doesn't work out at all, and the kind of person who does a couple days of cardio and a couple days lifting and eats a vegetable most days. Then there's the gap between those people and the "super fit" with visible abs and whatnot, and it's an exponentially more vast space, in my view. The transition from generally in shape to what I think you're getting at is a pretty consuming, full time mental occupation as well as physically demanding. Have some thinking about your "why" you want to do things and spend the same amount of time considering how you can plan for a sustainable lifestyle that includes all other facets of yourself.
  • mjhurry
    mjhurry Posts: 29 Member
    @HeidiMightyRawr Thanks for your reply :) It's good to know that it's possible!
  • mjhurry
    mjhurry Posts: 29 Member
    Katmary71 wrote: »
    I started out bedridden from chronic pain and now do cardio, weights and strength training, and yoga most days. I started out walking in water once a week then graduated to my recumbent exercise bike and expanded from there. There's a HUGE difference in mobility which was my main focus, having muscles is awesome! Weight lifting I saw the fastest difference, probably took about 6 weeks to visibly see some muscles developing. Stretching/yoga I felt the fastest results as I have a lot of tightness from back fusions, I noticed within a week that I could take bigger steps as the hip flexors were starting to loosen up.
    Sounds like you had an amazing transformation! I enjoy strength training and yoga too! :)