I-m Fat-And I Need Help
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Date: 2022-04-22
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MI982
Gather around kids, I have story for you. -
I've been watching Athlean-X for years now, mostly because of nostalgia for the good old days when I was young and fit. -
Last November(2021, after a specifically hard acute arthritis episode, I measured my weight. I was 335 at 6'1. -
There's something really soul crushing but also soothing to finally admit to yourself just how hard you failed at not letting yourself sink so low, practically hitting rock bottom. -
After a few weeks of depression and self-pitying, while re-watching one of Jeff's videos about weight loss and building muscles after the age of 35, I decided, at 40 years of age, to give myself one last chance to fix my overall life. -
Fast forward to April(2022. -
I'm 230lbs, I work out and I go for one hour walk almost every single day. I'm still fat but I'm not obese, I look better, I feel better and I am better, both physically and mentally. -
My blood pressure has gone down considerably, my kidneys and liver are working within normal range parameters, no more bloody stool and gastritis and I don't get acute arthritis episodes every three weeks - as a matter of fact, the first one I had was ten days ago and it happened because of the weather change and it was ridiculously mild, I didn't even had to take painkillers - I literally walked it off. -
Jeff was absolutely right - you can build muscles after the age of 35 and there is no magical pill or supplement that can burn fat for you - you have to decide to start taking care of what you eat, no one and nothing else can do it for you. -
So, Jeff, if you happen to read this; -
Thank you.
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Gather around kids, I have story for you. -
I've been watching Athlean-X for years now, mostly because of nostalgia for the good old days when I was young and fit. -
Last November(2021, after a specifically hard acute arthritis episode, I measured my weight. I was 335 at 6'1. -
There's something really soul crushing but also soothing to finally admit to yourself just how hard you failed at not letting yourself sink so low, practically hitting rock bottom. -
After a few weeks of depression and self-pitying, while re-watching one of Jeff's videos about weight loss and building muscles after the age of 35, I decided, at 40 years of age, to give myself one last chance to fix my overall life. -
Fast forward to April(2022. -
I'm 230lbs, I work out and I go for one hour walk almost every single day. I'm still fat but I'm not obese, I look better, I feel better and I am better, both physically and mentally. -
My blood pressure has gone down considerably, my kidneys and liver are working within normal range parameters, no more bloody stool and gastritis and I don't get acute arthritis episodes every three weeks - as a matter of fact, the first one I had was ten days ago and it happened because of the weather change and it was ridiculously mild, I didn't even had to take painkillers - I literally walked it off. -
Jeff was absolutely right - you can build muscles after the age of 35 and there is no magical pill or supplement that can burn fat for you - you have to decide to start taking care of what you eat, no one and nothing else can do it for you. -
So, Jeff, if you happen to read this; -
Thank you.
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Carmine
I have been going to the gym since I was 17 ( I am now 62) and I can tell you honestly it is nothing like it used to be. I have never scene more self absorbed egotistical individuals in my life. As a whole, people spend more time looking at themselves or on their phones than working out, let alone notice anyone new. The biggest problem that I see though is what I call gym etiquette or lack there of. For example, a person who puts an incredible amount of plates on a bar or machine then proceeds to use the most incorrect and sometimes dangerous form, then walks away leaving the removal of those plates for someone else. At one point I belonged to a gym of which to be a member you were either a body builder or a power lifter, if you would have done what I just described you were met with quite a reprimand (let's just call it that) and made to remove them. I have all the respect for those that take the challenge of trying to change their physic and I have and will lend a hand whenever I can. My advise (and I am really no one) to those individuals is don't worry about what people think most of them are to self absorbed to notice!
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I have been going to the gym since I was 17 ( I am now 62) and I can tell you honestly it is nothing like it used to be. I have never scene more self absorbed egotistical individuals in my life. As a whole, people spend more time looking at themselves or on their phones than working out, let alone notice anyone new. The biggest problem that I see though is what I call gym etiquette or lack there of. For example, a person who puts an incredible amount of plates on a bar or machine then proceeds to use the most incorrect and sometimes dangerous form, then walks away leaving the removal of those plates for someone else. At one point I belonged to a gym of which to be a member you were either a body builder or a power lifter, if you would have done what I just described you were met with quite a reprimand (let's just call it that) and made to remove them. I have all the respect for those that take the challenge of trying to change their physic and I have and will lend a hand whenever I can. My advise (and I am really no one) to those individuals is don't worry about what people think most of them are to self absorbed to notice!
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GodGib
If I have any regrets at 48 it's that I haven't always put my health and welfare first leading to getting heart surgery last year.
I've struggled with my weight for over 30 years, every time I seem to have it kicked I put myself on the back burner to work more, be more available to a girlfriend, or some other excuse that boils down to not wanting to let someone else down.
I have started over at new gyms at least 6 times and felt that fear every time but I've had nothing but support from the other members and staff.
I am once again on the road to recovery, this time I'm unapologetically unavailable for anything at work out time.
It's scheduled in, you'd be surprised how supportive your family, work and your new gym community will be when you take that first step.
To anyone who is still reading, especially if you are not week one, reach out to someone every now and then to be let them know you see and appreciate their efforts. You never know when a kind word is all they need to keep going, dig deeper, be who they want to be.
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If I have any regrets at 48 it's that I haven't always put my health and welfare first leading to getting heart surgery last year.
I've struggled with my weight for over 30 years, every time I seem to have it kicked I put myself on the back burner to work more, be more available to a girlfriend, or some other excuse that boils down to not wanting to let someone else down.
I have started over at new gyms at least 6 times and felt that fear every time but I've had nothing but support from the other members and staff.
I am once again on the road to recovery, this time I'm unapologetically unavailable for anything at work out time.
It's scheduled in, you'd be surprised how supportive your family, work and your new gym community will be when you take that first step.
To anyone who is still reading, especially if you are not week one, reach out to someone every now and then to be let them know you see and appreciate their efforts. You never know when a kind word is all they need to keep going, dig deeper, be who they want to be.
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Arttu
I suffered from this, used to weigh 405 pounds. I had a colleague who went to the gym with me though, which sort of protected me from the assholes.
But as Jeff said, the assholes are really rare, everyone has one, but everyone isn't one. People may look at one another, but they don't judge each other.
People are in the gym mostly by themselves, for themselves.
And when it comes to the assholes, well. It's unrelated to your weight, really. For example, I finished a full distance triathlon, after losing 200 pounds.
I heard lots of congratulations, but there was one -. but swim was done in a lake, so that's easy. -. I'm telling you; they'll always find something to be mean about.
You can't control that, but you can control what you do, how you react. You can exercise at the gym, despite that! I wish I'd have the encourage to go tap one of these guys on the shoulder and encourage them. I will, one day! I hope all of you do the same, but first and foremost, encourage yourselves.
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I suffered from this, used to weigh 405 pounds. I had a colleague who went to the gym with me though, which sort of protected me from the assholes.
But as Jeff said, the assholes are really rare, everyone has one, but everyone isn't one. People may look at one another, but they don't judge each other.
People are in the gym mostly by themselves, for themselves.
And when it comes to the assholes, well. It's unrelated to your weight, really. For example, I finished a full distance triathlon, after losing 200 pounds.
I heard lots of congratulations, but there was one -. but swim was done in a lake, so that's easy. -. I'm telling you; they'll always find something to be mean about.
You can't control that, but you can control what you do, how you react. You can exercise at the gym, despite that! I wish I'd have the encourage to go tap one of these guys on the shoulder and encourage them. I will, one day! I hope all of you do the same, but first and foremost, encourage yourselves.
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DJ
I love you Jeff. I ended up getting out of shape after my twenties (where it was way easier to lose weight and keep it off, and what I did before doesnt work now. I tried a million different diets, counted calories like it was my job, I was over it. It impacted me mentally and physically. I went through this cycle for about 3 months until I was ready to quit. I felt like my workouts sucked until I started incorporating Jeff's videos, so I said screw it I'll order his program based on what I want. BOY OH BOY. I'm about 1 month through AX-1 (my first program I've ever had with him, and I'm using muscles I never thought I had. I'm sore for days on end, I'm toning up, not counting calories, I feel good for once and I don't feel guilty if I want a little something. It is BY FAR the best 100 dollars I've ever spent.
Bottom line, this guy is the real deal. Pull the trigger. You don't even need a full gym.
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I love you Jeff. I ended up getting out of shape after my twenties (where it was way easier to lose weight and keep it off, and what I did before doesnt work now. I tried a million different diets, counted calories like it was my job, I was over it. It impacted me mentally and physically. I went through this cycle for about 3 months until I was ready to quit. I felt like my workouts sucked until I started incorporating Jeff's videos, so I said screw it I'll order his program based on what I want. BOY OH BOY. I'm about 1 month through AX-1 (my first program I've ever had with him, and I'm using muscles I never thought I had. I'm sore for days on end, I'm toning up, not counting calories, I feel good for once and I don't feel guilty if I want a little something. It is BY FAR the best 100 dollars I've ever spent.
Bottom line, this guy is the real deal. Pull the trigger. You don't even need a full gym.
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Jimmi
I am a person who is pretty experienced at the gym as a former competitive power lifter but once the pandemic hit I had to take on three jobs in order to pay for college. I have always been heavy and I even competed in the super heavyweight division of USPA. I am only 23 and I gained even more weight once I stopped going to the gym in addition to losing my muscle mass. Im not the type of girl to be ashamed or afraid to go into the gym but my biggest concern is hurting myself since I-m so heavy and out of practice. Im worried about the pressure I-m putting on my knees and getting a serious injury. I really want to take better care of myself and lose at least 100 pounds, I-m just overwhelmed as I sit here at the bottom of the mountain. I-m hoping to get to a healthy weight and be able to compete again in the future. Thank you for this video and thanks to everyone for the support in the comments.
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I am a person who is pretty experienced at the gym as a former competitive power lifter but once the pandemic hit I had to take on three jobs in order to pay for college. I have always been heavy and I even competed in the super heavyweight division of USPA. I am only 23 and I gained even more weight once I stopped going to the gym in addition to losing my muscle mass. Im not the type of girl to be ashamed or afraid to go into the gym but my biggest concern is hurting myself since I-m so heavy and out of practice. Im worried about the pressure I-m putting on my knees and getting a serious injury. I really want to take better care of myself and lose at least 100 pounds, I-m just overwhelmed as I sit here at the bottom of the mountain. I-m hoping to get to a healthy weight and be able to compete again in the future. Thank you for this video and thanks to everyone for the support in the comments.
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Steve
I was one of the scrawny guys you referred to. I was always intimidated to join a gym because I KNEW I'd look weak next to the hardcore guys who'd been lifting their whole lives. People were sure to laugh, make offhanded comments, etc. I finally sucked it up and joined at age 40. Sure enough, first visit, I wind up right next this jacked up dude doing the exact same exercise as me at literally 4x the weight! Guess what happened? Nothing. I did my thing and he did his. No laughing, no commentary. That one interaction (or lack of it) was all it took to take the nervousness away and make me wonder what the hell took so long. Still, it's only been about 8 months since that happened and I can still remember the anxiety leading up to my first visit. Great message, Jeff, and I hope this video pushes someone to overcome that anxiety and ultimately get to experience exactly what I did!
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I was one of the scrawny guys you referred to. I was always intimidated to join a gym because I KNEW I'd look weak next to the hardcore guys who'd been lifting their whole lives. People were sure to laugh, make offhanded comments, etc. I finally sucked it up and joined at age 40. Sure enough, first visit, I wind up right next this jacked up dude doing the exact same exercise as me at literally 4x the weight! Guess what happened? Nothing. I did my thing and he did his. No laughing, no commentary. That one interaction (or lack of it) was all it took to take the nervousness away and make me wonder what the hell took so long. Still, it's only been about 8 months since that happened and I can still remember the anxiety leading up to my first visit. Great message, Jeff, and I hope this video pushes someone to overcome that anxiety and ultimately get to experience exactly what I did!
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Mobile
1. Most guys at the gym doesnt really care if you are fat or not. These guys are the ones who take lifting seriously and only wants to finish their workout. In short, the ones who got a life.
2. The ones who take time to look at you are the ones who doesnt have anything to do at the gym or after the gym. In short, these are the ones who need to get a life.
3. I actually respect people who are either fat or obese at the gym. They're 100% better than the people I know who just stays at home and do nothing in their life.
4. There's a thing called -gym-bros-. It dont matter if you are skinny or fat, these guys would help you because they know the struggle when they first went to the gym
5. Even if there are some douches who take their time to look and laugh at you in the gym, always remember that you are not doing it for them. You are doing it for yourself
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1. Most guys at the gym doesnt really care if you are fat or not. These guys are the ones who take lifting seriously and only wants to finish their workout. In short, the ones who got a life.
2. The ones who take time to look at you are the ones who doesnt have anything to do at the gym or after the gym. In short, these are the ones who need to get a life.
3. I actually respect people who are either fat or obese at the gym. They're 100% better than the people I know who just stays at home and do nothing in their life.
4. There's a thing called -gym-bros-. It dont matter if you are skinny or fat, these guys would help you because they know the struggle when they first went to the gym
5. Even if there are some douches who take their time to look and laugh at you in the gym, always remember that you are not doing it for them. You are doing it for yourself
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Andr-s
Wow, it is an extremly inspirational video. But in all honesty, I think if someone wants to lose weight, going to the gym, or even exercising in general is not the best way. Any form of movement is incredibly important for your health. Sadly it is very hard to lose weight with it, on the other hand the good way of eating, whatever does that mean in your case is outmost important. But still, if anyone thinks he or she cannot go the gym or do any movement form, because what others think, just do it! For me it is much better to see a newbie struggle with something from his or her whole heart, than big guys pumping out sets after another, many time in incorrect form. It takes much more willpower to start a new thing from one side, and give yourself the permission to acknowledge your lacks in the field, than be overconfident.
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Wow, it is an extremly inspirational video. But in all honesty, I think if someone wants to lose weight, going to the gym, or even exercising in general is not the best way. Any form of movement is incredibly important for your health. Sadly it is very hard to lose weight with it, on the other hand the good way of eating, whatever does that mean in your case is outmost important. But still, if anyone thinks he or she cannot go the gym or do any movement form, because what others think, just do it! For me it is much better to see a newbie struggle with something from his or her whole heart, than big guys pumping out sets after another, many time in incorrect form. It takes much more willpower to start a new thing from one side, and give yourself the permission to acknowledge your lacks in the field, than be overconfident.
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Chris
Started bodybuilding at 16, and hit 165lbs at 8% bf, always pretty ripped but wanted to get big. Had a chest surgery that brought me back down to 135 at 6'0- which really damaged my confidence. Couldn't get out of bed on my own for months, was anxious just knowing I had no strength. Boomed up to 180 after a good little while and have fluctuated a lot since because life has changed a lot since then. Like this video a lot, because along my journey, bodybuilding had transformed from anesthetics to longevity and functionality. I'm not ripped, or huge, but I am strong and very healthy, and that makes me happy. Hope to only get stronger.
We think we exercise to change our body, but we really exercise to change our minds. Cheers lads
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Started bodybuilding at 16, and hit 165lbs at 8% bf, always pretty ripped but wanted to get big. Had a chest surgery that brought me back down to 135 at 6'0- which really damaged my confidence. Couldn't get out of bed on my own for months, was anxious just knowing I had no strength. Boomed up to 180 after a good little while and have fluctuated a lot since because life has changed a lot since then. Like this video a lot, because along my journey, bodybuilding had transformed from anesthetics to longevity and functionality. I'm not ripped, or huge, but I am strong and very healthy, and that makes me happy. Hope to only get stronger.
We think we exercise to change our body, but we really exercise to change our minds. Cheers lads
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