28 Year Old Completes Jaw Dropping Transformation (UPDATE)
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Date: 2022-12-05
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Great Work, Jesse, I am 50 and have been fighting depression, anxiety, and panic attacks my whole life, and I still do. I operate a masonry business. Working almost every day for a large portion of the year, if not all year. Most of my mornings this year, I am soaked in sweat from panic and anxiety attacks by the time I even get to the job site. I am blessed to have many tools in my mental and spiritual toolbox that I have had to acquire through the years to still be here, which is miraculous all by itself, but that is another story. You are doing great work, and I will share a couple things that have made a tremendous difference for me. Eckhart Tolle was a giant piece of my initial turnaround to finding my why to stay in this world. Secondly, EFT (emotional freedom technique, also known as Tapping. It is an instant game changer and gets better the more you do it! It goes without saying that exercise is at the top of the list for depression, anxiety, etc. ; I am deepening it again more and more every day and utilizing Jeff's videos to help me do it right. Stay strong, and keep sharing! When you let your light shine, you give others permission to do the same!
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Great Work, Jesse, I am 50 and have been fighting depression, anxiety, and panic attacks my whole life, and I still do. I operate a masonry business. Working almost every day for a large portion of the year, if not all year. Most of my mornings this year, I am soaked in sweat from panic and anxiety attacks by the time I even get to the job site. I am blessed to have many tools in my mental and spiritual toolbox that I have had to acquire through the years to still be here, which is miraculous all by itself, but that is another story. You are doing great work, and I will share a couple things that have made a tremendous difference for me. Eckhart Tolle was a giant piece of my initial turnaround to finding my why to stay in this world. Secondly, EFT (emotional freedom technique, also known as Tapping. It is an instant game changer and gets better the more you do it! It goes without saying that exercise is at the top of the list for depression, anxiety, etc. ; I am deepening it again more and more every day and utilizing Jeff's videos to help me do it right. Stay strong, and keep sharing! When you let your light shine, you give others permission to do the same!
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Felix
Jesse stop making me cry.
I've started at a similar time than you and seeing you grow. The first couple of years, I would be excited to see your progress and Jeff's tips for young lifters. For me unfortunately, it wasn't the same. A couple years in, I hurt my lower-back deadlifting and around that time I started working 60 hours a week to try to pay for my University. Got accepted into engineering but sacrificed my health both physically and mentally. Now I'm in my 2nd year of Software Engineering but I've gained 30-40lb of fat. I'm around 25% bodyfat and I regret letting myself go. I'm glad one of us made it! Congratulations Jesse for staying consistent and staying strong. Maybe someday I can get back into good shape and find greater inner strength to take better care of myself. You deserve it! Thank you for being there in my tough times and although I can't be there in your tough times, I hope you can appreciate the impact you've had on many lives. Thanks Jesse.
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Jesse stop making me cry.
I've started at a similar time than you and seeing you grow. The first couple of years, I would be excited to see your progress and Jeff's tips for young lifters. For me unfortunately, it wasn't the same. A couple years in, I hurt my lower-back deadlifting and around that time I started working 60 hours a week to try to pay for my University. Got accepted into engineering but sacrificed my health both physically and mentally. Now I'm in my 2nd year of Software Engineering but I've gained 30-40lb of fat. I'm around 25% bodyfat and I regret letting myself go. I'm glad one of us made it! Congratulations Jesse for staying consistent and staying strong. Maybe someday I can get back into good shape and find greater inner strength to take better care of myself. You deserve it! Thank you for being there in my tough times and although I can't be there in your tough times, I hope you can appreciate the impact you've had on many lives. Thanks Jesse.
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Joel
Thank you Jesse for this video! I've probably watched almost every ATHLEAN-X video and this one may be the single most helpful one overall since all of us have issues and frustrations to deal with---some much more than others. The scientific literature strongly validates the positive impact of physical activity on both our physical and mental health. I'm 76 years old and have no clear mental health disabilities but I certainly know that life can be a real challenge for every one of us from time to time. Strength training and/or cardio at the gym or outside in nature always leaves me feeling better than before starting. Spirituality reminds us to live in the present moment and to be grateful for our blessings. That's not always easy, but at the gym while working out or conversing with others, our concerns regrading the past and the future tend to disappear. I'm grateful for you and Jeff. Keep up the great work!
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Thank you Jesse for this video! I've probably watched almost every ATHLEAN-X video and this one may be the single most helpful one overall since all of us have issues and frustrations to deal with---some much more than others. The scientific literature strongly validates the positive impact of physical activity on both our physical and mental health. I'm 76 years old and have no clear mental health disabilities but I certainly know that life can be a real challenge for every one of us from time to time. Strength training and/or cardio at the gym or outside in nature always leaves me feeling better than before starting. Spirituality reminds us to live in the present moment and to be grateful for our blessings. That's not always easy, but at the gym while working out or conversing with others, our concerns regrading the past and the future tend to disappear. I'm grateful for you and Jeff. Keep up the great work!
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Mick
Hey Jesse! We're in the same boat. I weighed 120 lbs up until the age of 40. I made a life commitment to keep stepping into the gym, whether I felt like it or not. I'm 55 now and a solid 145 lbs and very happy. Another benefit is that beyond the normal vanity reasons for getting into weight training, I realized that exercise has been a companion in my life and the relationship has grown. At my age, I'm glad that my legs and back are strong when normally people are experiencing muscle wasting and aches.
As far as emotional well being, that's been a lifelong journey as well. Although exercise helps, working through thoughts and feelings is another kind of workout and it wasn't always easy. That journey has led me to a place where I'm more anti-fragile emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually. Never stop searching and stay curious! See you there!
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Hey Jesse! We're in the same boat. I weighed 120 lbs up until the age of 40. I made a life commitment to keep stepping into the gym, whether I felt like it or not. I'm 55 now and a solid 145 lbs and very happy. Another benefit is that beyond the normal vanity reasons for getting into weight training, I realized that exercise has been a companion in my life and the relationship has grown. At my age, I'm glad that my legs and back are strong when normally people are experiencing muscle wasting and aches.
As far as emotional well being, that's been a lifelong journey as well. Although exercise helps, working through thoughts and feelings is another kind of workout and it wasn't always easy. That journey has led me to a place where I'm more anti-fragile emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually. Never stop searching and stay curious! See you there!
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Paulin
You are a brave young man Jesse! I ve followed you and Jeff as a team for several years now and you have been a huge inspiration to me and obviously to many others! I too suffer from depression, bipolar disorder and addition to anxiety so I know your struggle and that of all the people who have commented on your post! We re all in this together and speaking out about depression helps remove the stigma that is attached to it and prevents us from moving forward! If you get to it or are up for it, read a great book by Oprah and doctor Perry called what happened to you it makes a huge distinction between what s wrong with you? Which we are all too used to hear, to what happened to you?
Peace!
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You are a brave young man Jesse! I ve followed you and Jeff as a team for several years now and you have been a huge inspiration to me and obviously to many others! I too suffer from depression, bipolar disorder and addition to anxiety so I know your struggle and that of all the people who have commented on your post! We re all in this together and speaking out about depression helps remove the stigma that is attached to it and prevents us from moving forward! If you get to it or are up for it, read a great book by Oprah and doctor Perry called what happened to you it makes a huge distinction between what s wrong with you? Which we are all too used to hear, to what happened to you?
Peace!
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The
For what its worth if you even read the comments.
I know someone whom I cherish who had a carreer spanning 30 years running muli millions of corporate monies. some of which stores I'm sure you've entered. That said after a concussion ( which you have sustained multiple) the person is suffering exactly what your describing and then some and has never and will never be the same. So I feel you kid. I'm proud of you because it takes all your might and strength just to get real with yourself at times.
I'll script this. your a warrior. the battle is of self. be kind to all and the king himself will bless you
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For what its worth if you even read the comments.
I know someone whom I cherish who had a carreer spanning 30 years running muli millions of corporate monies. some of which stores I'm sure you've entered. That said after a concussion ( which you have sustained multiple) the person is suffering exactly what your describing and then some and has never and will never be the same. So I feel you kid. I'm proud of you because it takes all your might and strength just to get real with yourself at times.
I'll script this. your a warrior. the battle is of self. be kind to all and the king himself will bless you
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Young
Jesse,
Thank you for being an inspiration to us smaller guys who struggle to put on a noticeable amount of mass. I ve been a follower of Athlean-X for years. Jeff has years of knowledge/experience that he has graciously shared with us. But for me and I m sure many others, you sir are the real source of inspiration. Thank you for being so open with about your day to day struggles. Your perspective on fitness is very relatable. Congratulations to you and all your success/gains. I always enjoy getting updates on your progress. Keep at it.
Sincerely,
A big fan.
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Jesse,
Thank you for being an inspiration to us smaller guys who struggle to put on a noticeable amount of mass. I ve been a follower of Athlean-X for years. Jeff has years of knowledge/experience that he has graciously shared with us. But for me and I m sure many others, you sir are the real source of inspiration. Thank you for being so open with about your day to day struggles. Your perspective on fitness is very relatable. Congratulations to you and all your success/gains. I always enjoy getting updates on your progress. Keep at it.
Sincerely,
A big fan.
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General
Similar problems to me, bro. I was 125lbs before I started lifting. I'm now 183, but nowhere near as lean as you. I don't really need to be lean right now. I just want size and strength while keeping my body fat around 15%. It takes a lot to keep going. Hopefully one day it'll be easier for us both. I realized something though! I also don't like eating, but I think it's because I get no mental stimulation from it like other people. It's just another thing to do. Finding the joy in the little things about my meals has made it feel less like a chore, though.
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Similar problems to me, bro. I was 125lbs before I started lifting. I'm now 183, but nowhere near as lean as you. I don't really need to be lean right now. I just want size and strength while keeping my body fat around 15%. It takes a lot to keep going. Hopefully one day it'll be easier for us both. I realized something though! I also don't like eating, but I think it's because I get no mental stimulation from it like other people. It's just another thing to do. Finding the joy in the little things about my meals has made it feel less like a chore, though.
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Manuel
Hi Jesse, congrats dude. It is hard to eat to bulk up without depression, Imagine that when you don't wanna eat at all, I got sick with a virus and for a whole week I was forcing myself to eat just because I knew I had to, but I didn't want to. It is hard Jesse, I lost 13 lb in just one week and I was not fat at all. I put up 22 lb, Over 7 years since that episode. I admire whoever overcome such difficulties, just like you. Write me back Jess, I'll be happy to know you read this under the already thousand+ responses. Keep on keeping on
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Hi Jesse, congrats dude. It is hard to eat to bulk up without depression, Imagine that when you don't wanna eat at all, I got sick with a virus and for a whole week I was forcing myself to eat just because I knew I had to, but I didn't want to. It is hard Jesse, I lost 13 lb in just one week and I was not fat at all. I put up 22 lb, Over 7 years since that episode. I admire whoever overcome such difficulties, just like you. Write me back Jess, I'll be happy to know you read this under the already thousand+ responses. Keep on keeping on
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Andrew
This helps a lot. To see someone who put so much dedication into a thing and excel and to know that they deal with similar shit, mentally and emotionally. Because I think we do get into our heads and not only think we can t talk to anyone but we think that no one would understand, that ultimately we re alone. Thanks Jesse for reminding us we re not.
And congrats on the transformation. Those of us that know know how much work it takes. And much of it is mental. it s as much mental, if not more than, physical.
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This helps a lot. To see someone who put so much dedication into a thing and excel and to know that they deal with similar shit, mentally and emotionally. Because I think we do get into our heads and not only think we can t talk to anyone but we think that no one would understand, that ultimately we re alone. Thanks Jesse for reminding us we re not.
And congrats on the transformation. Those of us that know know how much work it takes. And much of it is mental. it s as much mental, if not more than, physical.
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Ben
This was sorely needed(pun intended. I'd really appreciate if Jesse and Jeff could do a video on techniques and principles in weightlifting and cardio for better mental health. Healthy diet and exercise has been crucial in my mental health journey and is one of the most accesible and effective treatments for depression/anxiety. Any empirical research that you can bring to the forefront of the conversation would benefit many. Never thought I'd say this but thanks Jesse!
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This was sorely needed(pun intended. I'd really appreciate if Jesse and Jeff could do a video on techniques and principles in weightlifting and cardio for better mental health. Healthy diet and exercise has been crucial in my mental health journey and is one of the most accesible and effective treatments for depression/anxiety. Any empirical research that you can bring to the forefront of the conversation would benefit many. Never thought I'd say this but thanks Jesse!
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Gnarlf
Thanks for shining a bright light on this important issue.
You can and should be proud of your progress for sure. Yes on a quick glance, you stil llook fairly thin, but that is just how your body works apparently.
The moment you activate those muscles, you show what amazing progress you actually had.
And to be honeyst, you are what motivates me to carry on. To see the thin guy getting substatial gains, even though you wont see them first, gives me hope.
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Thanks for shining a bright light on this important issue.
You can and should be proud of your progress for sure. Yes on a quick glance, you stil llook fairly thin, but that is just how your body works apparently.
The moment you activate those muscles, you show what amazing progress you actually had.
And to be honeyst, you are what motivates me to carry on. To see the thin guy getting substatial gains, even though you wont see them first, gives me hope.
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Zakary
Thank you so much for sharing bro. So many of us need to hear this. Keep grinding. I never have had any issues with depression in my life but I have severe anxiety that much like you causes me to skip a meal and to become malnourished when I know I need calories and nutrients to fuel my body to achieve the certain movements and strength I want to achieve. I m curious what your method is on maintaining proper nutrition while going through something like this.
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Thank you so much for sharing bro. So many of us need to hear this. Keep grinding. I never have had any issues with depression in my life but I have severe anxiety that much like you causes me to skip a meal and to become malnourished when I know I need calories and nutrients to fuel my body to achieve the certain movements and strength I want to achieve. I m curious what your method is on maintaining proper nutrition while going through something like this.
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Jeff
Jesse thank you so much for sharing your journey and speaking so truthfully about the connection that exists between physical health and mental health. As a former personal trainer who now works as a psychotherapist I would also just like to say that therapy, like going to the gym, can be life changing. Both activities rely upon repetition, intention and the ability to tolerate discomfort in order to reach a goal and experience change. Keep up the good work.
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Jesse thank you so much for sharing your journey and speaking so truthfully about the connection that exists between physical health and mental health. As a former personal trainer who now works as a psychotherapist I would also just like to say that therapy, like going to the gym, can be life changing. Both activities rely upon repetition, intention and the ability to tolerate discomfort in order to reach a goal and experience change. Keep up the good work.
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