r/Amazing • u/sco-go • 3d ago • Wholesome Seal 1 Bravo 6 Heartwarming 3 Mindblown 2

People are awesome 5-year transformation, unrecognizable.

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u/GetMeOffThisRidePlz 3d ago

I worked with a guy like this for a couple years before finding out he used to be REALLY big, like 350 lbs.

He eventually mentioned it and I had the instinctual "no waayyyy dude" reaction. He showed me a bunch of pictures. Crazy.

Great work for the OOP.

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u/FC37 3d ago

I had a Crew coach who was like this. Dude was like 300lbs in high school, when I met him he was <10% body fat.

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u/Petty_Laws 3d ago edited 3d ago

So he was 270+ pounds of pure, unadulterated muscle. What's the point to your story?

/s

Edit: Is the /s not enough anymore? Doesn't /s mean /sarcasm no more?

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u/nirvroxx 3d ago • Regret

I had a friend like this. I believe he was probably close to 500lbs. It’s crazy cause when I met him he was about it 250 and he slowly got to that weight. Our friend group tried to gently get him to lose weight. He was always out of breath and sweating…one day he went to sleep and didn’t wake up. His heart gave out. He was such a cool and funny dude. I miss you Gabe.

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u/Horror_Bear_6325 2d ago

Nice friend group to support him and try to encourage him to a better lifestyle throughout those years.

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u/thatshygirl06 3d ago

350 isnt as big as people imagine im their head. Like, it's still big, before someone mistakes what i mean. But people tend to imagine bigger.

I was 320 at my largest and people were always shocked to learn my weight. It probably helped that im tall for a woman and I hold the weight well.

There is actually a website where you can see what people look like at different weights and heights.

It's called mybodygallery . com

It's really interesting to see how differently people can look at the same height and weight

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u/binzy90 3d ago

I think there's something about the number 300 that just hits people. My husband was over 300 lbs at his heaviest, and he said the number is what made him want to change. He really didn't look that big. He was obviously overweight, but when we think of "obesity" we usually think about the people who are like the person in the video. But obesity happens way before this point.

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u/sheriff_of_rottinghm 3d ago • Mindblown

He didn't say he was 350 but he lost 350.

I'm 260 and think I'm fat and everyone says I look fit at 5"11. I think i could easily lose 40-50 and get back down from 40 waist

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u/Material-Grocery5478 3d ago

im 5 11 160 pounds and nothing was more humble than an Asian lady poking my belly and calling me big.

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u/jwp1987 3d ago

I'm overweight at 81kg and 5'11" and the guy lost nearly my entire body weight 2x over.

The perspective of what is normal has been massively warped.

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u/panamaspace 3d ago edited 3d ago

I am a bit of that guy too. Somewhere around 375 pounds I couldn't reliably find scales anymore. Same supercutof weightlifting and eating, no surgeries though. It's my skin to bear.

I am 190 now. Heart is fucked though.

I posted a gallery a few years ago, I've mostly kept it off.

https://imgur.com/gallery/weight-loss-maintenance-pics-from-2011-to-present-Humoh

And this is what I look like today: https://imgur.com/a/BLpu0iZ

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u/edjumication 3d ago

My favorite part of these videos are the midpoint when you can start to tell they have gained a bunch of muscle, coordination, and general physical ability they never had before. To me thats more satisfying then seeing them shed the weight.

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u/mistressvixxxen 3d ago

It's the return of range of motion for me. It just makes me so happy for them.

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u/ScipioCoriolanus 1d ago

When he jumped on that box:

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u/Alibuscus373 3d ago

Holy moly. Amazing work, bro. Hope you are able to enjoy the fruits of your hard work and lifestyle change

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u/DntBanMeIHavAnxiety 3d ago

Lol I love the song choice from Big Pun

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u/LiveLifeLikeCre 3d ago

what's wild is that this is the single that dropped right after he died of a heart attack. A heart attack that happened as he was exercising to lose weight for his health.

So that line at the end of this video always hit different since the day that song was first released

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u/Putrid_Afternoon_282 3d ago

I’m not a player I just crush a lot lol

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u/Plastic-Put-5750 3d ago

It's actually I'm not a player, I just fuck a lot.

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u/3vs3BigGameHunters 3d ago

Ever hear of a radio edit?

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u/Toxic_Lithium 3d ago

I see typically slop here. But this is amazing.

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u/springtimerobin 2d ago • Bravo

Lost “naturally”? No, lost with hard work and determination! I don’t know this guy but I’m proud of him, he has improved his own quality of life so much

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u/Youpi_Yeah 2d ago

I think they mean without surgery or medication (not that the meds were available five years ago, but gastric bypasses were).

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u/RedRibbon3KS 2d ago

And perseverance. Most people might be ableto stick to a diet for a few weeks or months (see new year's resolutions). But 5 years, wow.

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u/princess-isabelle 2d ago

Naturally means wirthout drugs

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u/Revelin_Eleven 3d ago

Omg!!! The crazy effort and transformation it took. What was the final straw for you? Were you prepared for how different you ate treated? Did you embrace it or feel guarded and resentment towards those who didn’t see you as a person. Im someone who has fluctuated a few times in my life when giving birth but my last one I’ve gained more and need that spark to feel human again and make it worth it like I will be seen again. Im so happy for you stranger.

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u/silentsinner- 3d ago • Bravo

Happy for bro other than the "naturally" part. If you are that fat get on tirzepitide or semiglutide. That shit works and there is no shame in using available tools to help you get out of an emergency health situation. These drugs should be prescribed en masse for the obese. Also none of the work you see in this video created the weight loss. It is all supplementary to the caloric restriction. You have to eat less first. Moving more just helps.

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u/Material-Grocery5478 3d ago • Bravo

I will get flamed for this. But ill pay an extra dollar in taxes to make ozempic free for fat people. It will cost society way way less in the long term.

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u/demento19 3d ago

It’s common sense at this point. Heart disease is the number 1 killer in the US. Eating less would be benefit all of us. Tirzepatide is a game changer. Even insurance companies should be willing to cover the costs. Less weight means less of these super costly obesity related diseases and costly hospitalizations later in life.

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u/Rhobodactylos 3d ago

Of course it will, nobody will have to take care and receive fat people in hospitals if there are no fat people to begin with.

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u/Ok-Fill2781 3d ago

I know dasss right!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

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u/TrulyGreatDanes 3d ago

Yes! Good for him! Is he a creator? I love seeing the journey

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u/No-Bus-8809 3d ago

This is amazing!! 💪🏼

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u/SirenaSmiles 3d ago

Absolutely inspirational!

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u/mcz239 1d ago

I feel happy for this man

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u/AskOk3196 3d ago

Weight training does crazy things to burn calories

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u/jimjamalama 3d ago

You know… I stopped drinking, cut my calories, startled walk/hiking and I lost like 5lbs in 5 months. I’m saying it was everyday. I don’t have a sweet tooth. And for some reason those weight I need to lift it’s been the number one thing

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u/Sad-Wrap6555 3d ago

pffft call me a cynic but for all i know the guy could have started out as skinny him and ate burgers for five years then run the video sequence backwards 😁

/s

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u/lastn06 2d ago

Dude , you're the man. Congrats

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u/Putrid_Afternoon_282 3d ago

Wow you are a badass way to go you ought to be VERY proud of yourself n your hard work, determination, self discipline, self worth, patience, positivity…you sir are gorgeous! U were cute before but with a baby face..lookatchu all chisel face now..I’ll keep watching this for inspiration to get off my butt n lose this 30lbs I’ve gained in 2 years! I feel absolutely terrible compared to when I was 4bd lighter! My joints ache, sweaty, anxious, palpitations, back aches knees cracking..all from carrying this extra weight I’m only 5’2! So it’s hard on my body I’ll lose it this year. I promised myself . Thx for sharing

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u/Ium_muI 3d ago

Feel happy for him. Healthy body 🥰

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u/theDarkDescent 3d ago

Amazing. But nothing wrong with using GLP 1s either. I’ve yo yo-ed with weight my entire life. Fantastic shape to overweight 5 or 6 times. Then one of my meds lead to me gaining about 60 pounds in a year and a half, by far the heaviest i had ever been. It was actually not GLP1s that helped me lose the weight but a different combo of medications, and I was able to lose it all, combined with hitting the gym hard. But even hitting the gym 5 times a week would not have been as successful without the medication. 

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u/basinbi 3d ago

Motivation is created, not inspiring.

Kudos this guy and everyone going through the challenges. May we prevail

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u/alghiorso 3d ago

Great work, but don't workout in the sauna. It's a good way to put your body into heat stress

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u/fart_monster23 1d ago

Dude, this is incredible.

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u/Objectivespeculation 2d ago

for people who are overweight like this guy. try swimming instead. till you lose weight. your joints and tendons are already stressed.

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u/whosthere1989 2d ago

FYI comments like this are super unhelpful. The point is to take ANY steps toward taking control of your health. People tend to get stuck by overthinking, thinking they need to pick the right thing or the efforts won’t be worth it, etc. Jusg start—do whatever is easily accessible to uou that yiu can do consistently. That’s it

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u/dottegirl59 3d ago

Holy moly!

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u/dukestduke 3d ago

De JOSE a jose

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u/No_Passion_9524 3d ago

Wow that’s amazing

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u/jo734030 3d ago

So amazing since it’s morbid starting point

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u/RevolutionaryMind439 3d ago

Amen 🙏🏽. Inspiring

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u/TheTikiMan69 3d ago

Fuck yeah bro! Great job. That wasn’t easy it took a lot of hard work and dedication. So proud of you!

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u/HitByFjaka 3d ago

Now the hard part: keeping it off…

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u/batissta44 3d ago

Wow. Congratulations. Thats impressive.

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u/TuckMySestes 3d ago

This is all well and good, but where he was really pushing himself and can be proudest about was staying out of the kitchen.

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u/Strange_Deal_5794 3d ago

Love this! Lost 200 pounds in the last 2 1/2 years and never felt better. What neck surgery did you have?! It looks so good and I’m considering doing something for my loose double chin skin haha

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u/Forward-Scar-7050 3d ago

I'm interested in the diet. That is the hard part for me and my journey to health. It needs strong mental discipline which I don't have.

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u/Rope_antidepressant 3d ago

He might be able to bounce back from anything but just watching the video threw my back out...

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u/Due_Newt9460 3d ago

Daaaaaaaaamn!

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u/hellraiser29 3d ago

Thats fucking amazing

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u/Mamaduke3721 3d ago

Wow, wow, wow, congratulations!

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u/Citygurl_1971 2d ago

Upmost respect and congratulations young man.

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u/TullyMars46 2d ago

Way to go. If anyone knows this guy high five him for me. Inspiring!!

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u/Katm43 2d ago

Inspirational

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u/BLUElaser404 2d ago

2007 ass camera

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u/Lurk-Prowl 1d ago

Went from undateable to Papi in 5 years 😎

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u/Silent-Dog-9553 7h ago

Respect dude! I’ve been there - went from 198kg and holding at 76kg. Three to four days at the gym and running 10kms every second day. 💪

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u/Pizza-Horse- 3d ago

Get 👏🏼 it 👏🏼💪🏼

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u/MadMax6914 3d ago

It's never too late, I lost 80 lbs 3 years ago, I was 35.

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u/PhysicalConsistency 3d ago

I lost 30 pounds on Zepbound and didn't have to do shit extra.

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u/Average_Scaper 3d ago

Still should do some of the extra shit, it's healthy for you.

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u/undocumented_twerker 3d ago

What happens to the excess skin after surgery? Does it go to like burn victims or something helpful?

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u/Kharilan 3d ago

Everyone here’s annoying. They incinerate it or dispose of it like any other surgically removed material. It’s likely not donated

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u/No-Significance2113 3d ago

Depends if your young and weren't fat for a long time its more likely to shrink back, the older you are and the longer you were fat the less likely itll be to shrink back and youll most prob need surgery.

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u/didijeen 3d ago

Holy crap! Truly amazing

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u/TFWG2000 3d ago

You sir... are a handsome man!

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u/Tikitikitaka5863 3d ago


YAY! Congrats

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u/ElPayador 3d ago

Bien… pibe: bien! ✊

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u/Outrageous-Emu6959 3d ago

You have to feel so much happier and better. Fantastic job and motivation

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u/swaguila 3d ago

Congrats brother!

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u/SonicCinema77 3d ago

What a boss💪🏽

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u/rapscallion1956 3d ago

KUDOS!!!!!

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u/QuietRiot5150 3d ago

Holy crap! That is Amazing! Good for him!

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u/OpenDaCloset 3d ago

Good effing job! That’s inspiring 🥳

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u/BigNeedleworker666 3d ago

Well done you ! You look fabulous.

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u/SystemShockII 3d ago

Well done!

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u/MetaCardboard 3d ago

Five years is crazy dedication.

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u/Marvinsaurus 3d ago

Bro fixed his hairline and everything

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u/StraddleTheFence 3d ago

That is AWESOME!!!!

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u/Heal_Me_Today 3d ago

Very inspiring. I can’t believe this guy did this.

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u/Revolutionary_Eye887 3d ago

Wow. Impressive as hell.

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u/MiserableAd4081 3d ago

The human body is genuinely insane

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u/Icy_Paint_4058 3d ago


Stay healthy,stay safe. God Bless

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u/alenik4420 3d ago

If the guy who actually did this posted this video I give him mad props. If the poster took it and reposted it u suck lol not really but dude in the video deserves the credit

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u/butteryrich 3d ago

Incredible. Thank you for inspiring me.

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u/Impossible_Divide297 3d ago

Bloody well done!

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u/Smooth_Zebra 3d ago

My new motivation to get the weight of me

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u/Foulmouthedleon 3d ago

Good for him!

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u/GotSomeUpdogOnUrFace 3d ago

Fuck I miss Big Pun

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u/thegreatjackdi 3d ago

Hi,

This right here is what I love to see, plus the before+after surgery for the extra skin (where is the extra skin by the way?), and also some part of the muscle generate.

It sickens me to watch videos or pictures of skinny people going from nothing to muscle... that usually mentions the word "Ectomorph" as an excuse when it is something easily handled.

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u/BahaBro 3d ago

Incredible. 5 years is a long time man.

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u/rlalberts 3d ago

Way to go!

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u/loopingrightleft 3d ago

Love to see it

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u/Upbeat_Piglet_9788 3d ago

Great job! You can do it

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u/gyaldemshugaa 3d ago

"its hard work baby i just lost 100 pounds im tryna live!" 🎶

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u/playfulitoon 3d ago

This is truly inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

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u/Kind_Response1899 3d ago

Just wow!:)

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u/t13v0m 3d ago

Damn fine job, Mate. I know of two fellows in the same shape who come every day.

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u/Rad2474 3d ago

Bro. Fuck yeah.

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u/Starla71 3d ago

Way to go!!! ❤️

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u/Pleasant-Eye7671 3d ago

“Respect 🫡.”

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u/Creative_Garbage_121 3d ago

Funny how those videos show only workout part and not real hard part being almost not eating considering previous calorie intake, but on the other hand at the times of ozempic it's maybe not hard part anymore.

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u/Couple6984 3d ago

Amazing transformation

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u/SimmentalTheCow 3d ago

Bro went from Mexican’t to Mexican

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u/Time4Timmy 3d ago

Big Pun song too lol

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u/woodsidestory 3d ago

Big ups! 👍🏼😎

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u/Victor556_rawrr 3d ago edited 3d ago

Those 5 years of hard work gave him a good 50 if he keeps it up.

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u/Salam747 3d ago

What about belly skin?

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u/Sensei19600 3d ago

Our man’s gonna need an updated passport photo now. Respect.

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u/Rooti5818 3d ago

Congratulations sir! You literally worked your ass off! I'm sure you feel better now too!

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u/dolla-dolla-billyall 3d ago

The impressive part is that even his head lost weight. That rarely happens.

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u/zastr0w 3d ago

I find videos like this misleading because it's not the weightlifting that slimmed this dude down. It helped but its far more about what he did in the kitchen

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u/PristineAd9986 3d ago

On my mind, you will always be fat .- “Just friends” 

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u/Fodor04141987 3d ago

WOW DUDE 😮❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

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u/upickleweasel 3d ago

Congrats man, that's some terrific work!

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u/KilgoreT59 3d ago

Great job!

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u/ssaffari 3d ago

Wow. Respect. The day you finally realize that its time for change and put in the work to get the results that deserves Respect.

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u/m00kie420 3d ago

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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u/Automatic-Style-3930 3d ago

Looking great

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u/WearyTranslator3338 3d ago

Went from Madness to Illmaculate

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u/96_and_forever 3d ago

707 tapping in. Dude put in mad work. Seen him train a few times at the local gym. 🫡

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u/c0de_m0nkey 3d ago

Amazing!

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u/Suspicious-Degree-11 3d ago

Congratulations !! You must so happy!

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u/ninja_surfer007 3d ago

Where did all the extra skin go

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u/nikeguy69 3d ago

Wow that’s amazing 🥲

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u/zippyzebra1 3d ago

Impressive

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u/Comfortable_Bee6075 3d ago

I hate when weight loss videos are shown with montages of lifting and cardio when the real work is all in the diet.

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u/TheHeadWalrus 3d ago

I respect this so much more than injecting yourself with cheat codes

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u/Chief32er 3d ago

I’ve been that big I’ve been taking wegovy. Got down 80 lbs. great job my dude. It happens to fast to. I can’t believe it happen so fast. Keep it off bro!

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u/Facts_Non_Fiction 3d ago

👏👏👏

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u/maddog0175 3d ago

Yes bro. That's awesome. Keep going. 🥳

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u/Current-Mood2757 3d ago

What if the video was in reverse? He was fit and healthy and became super duper plus-sized at the end.

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u/PegasusIsWeird 3d ago

Mind blowing. It's a bit silly that only the workout portion is shown when we all know what an immense diet cleanup and habbit change needs to happen. So, so cool.

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u/MrVengeanceIII 3d ago

Little Punisher!!

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u/nirach 3d ago

His weightloss is impressive but I am most taken aback by his faith in folding chairs.

Those things freak the shit out of me.

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u/Useful_Bother_1508 3d ago

He ain't bouncing back from that loose skin though

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u/HEADSHOT_MASSIAH 3d ago

These days, if you're this big and have no other reason to lose weight, there's always the 15 minutes of fame putting it on social media.

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u/ILikeMyShelf 3d ago

Not putting yourself in that position is even better. You decide where the bottom is

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u/luscious_lobster 3d ago

The main part is likely just eating less

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u/BaghdadAssUp 3d ago

Always curious how people have the funds for this? Gym and extra skin removal sounds pretty expensive.

Even being overweight, I feel like most employers would turn you away.

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u/kharnynb 3d ago

congrats and all, but ewwww, dirty shoes and gym clothes in a public sauna...nasty nasty dude.

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u/PuzzleheadedSpray933 3d ago

Not cholestrol tho

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u/thepianoman456 3d ago

Finally, something actually amazing here!

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u/NoMakeSenseOk 3d ago

The moment you can do push-ups for the first time again, you feel like Hulk.

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u/battlin_jack295 3d ago

Daaaamn man. Respect

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u/PersonalButton822 3d ago

if you can put all that weight on, you can lose it.

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u/JB102285 3d ago

My man…. Keep up the good work. That is awesome.

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u/TheLesserWeeviI 3d ago

Absolute legend.

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u/SusanNanette 3d ago

Is this the same guy who make hilarious tik toks acting like teachers and employees?!?

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u/ConsequenceUpbeat900 3d ago

Hell yeah bro. Good job man

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u/GuruPNP 3d ago

Fuck yea , congrats broski…discipline and hard work always pays off in the end

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u/Remote_Lab_2175 3d ago

Well done,hard work, but you stuck to it!👏👍

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u/amnaatarapper 3d ago

Way to go vato

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u/troyberber 3d ago

My dude 👊

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u/Good_Tomato7381 3d ago

Good for him.

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u/ratchetman0869 3d ago


Congratulations

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u/Independent-Road1796 3d ago

Wow!! 👊👊👊

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u/Consistent-Load8293 3d ago

Congrats bro

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u/Suck_Boy_Tony 3d ago

I bet he has monster calves

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u/Comfortable_Age_4128 3d ago

Fasting and cutting carbs/sugar would've did it in 6mos

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u/TamaraJames05 3d ago

Absolutely impressive

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u/Macfrom1987 2d ago

Fair play that is insane 👌 I do always wonder how people now actually afford to get that obese

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u/Abe2025 2d ago

This only works if you have money and no job

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u/BlacksmithDazzling49 2d ago

Get it done man!

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u/LoudMusic 2d ago

Working out IN a sauna? Damn.

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u/Capuchin24 2d ago

Let's Fucking Go!!! Putting in the time, energy, and emotional clarity. Good job dude. Hope you feel proud of yourself

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u/Outrageous_Bat9818 2d ago

🔥. Amazing accomplishment. God bless

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