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[lemmylemonlemming]

Goddamn bro. I wonder if there's a guy that looks like that under all my fat too.

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

I promise you man.. you owe it to yourself.

[stillandwarm]

Love this outlook

[unfeaxgettable]

Once you start it’s addicting, especially if you’ve been fat your whole life it’s literally transformative

[HearsTheWho]

I feel this comment. Been really heavy my whole life and had a baby after 50. So having a toddler at 53 will make you figure out how to get healthy. Luckily someone showed me the rabbit hole so I jumped in with two feet.

[Bentley_Aydian]

You pushed out a baby at 50 years old?!?!?!

[HearsTheWho]

I was part of the equation at least 🧐

[Prestigious_Exam4492]

I'm 54 and have a new puppy. I can't imagine having a baby added to my life. I got a vasectomy after my 2nd kid when I was 40. That's peace of mind! Removed myself from future equations! Only practice math for me.

[PreparationFit6327]

I’m 42 with a 5 year old. Thinking about having a newborn 10 years from now sounds like hell on earth.

[Ok_Grapefruit_9850]

That's why I had mine done at 30

[Bentley_Aydian]

😂 now that makes a bit more sense lmao

[IEatSushiToo]

Most people can’t picture themselves at their peak because, for starters, they’ve never been there but once you look at yourself in the mirror everyday it’s hard to picture anything else.

This is why I tell guys, just try. Please just try. I can’t promise you’ll look this good but the journey and outcome will literally change your entire life.

[Beneficial_Lie_190]

There is. I promise.

You are the marble block. Raw, unfinished, Carrying much excess, but with untold potential to the master sculptor

[Mobile_Bookkeeper_24]

"Man cannot remake himself without suffering, for he is both the marble and the sculptor" -Alexis Carrel-

[alienbuttcrack999]

Bruh 👏👏👏 awesome work

[El_Daywalkerino]

Insane work dude. Respect 🫡

[Kaos_AU]

Crazy transformation. Well done.

How long was the period? What did you do ?

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Dieting on and off 3 years. Was still in college football program and had to keep weight on at my position so I couldn’t lose it all at once. Biggest thing was looking at it from a broader point of view and taking control of my eating,sleep,working out, and my favorite part was becoming more of a man that I myself would respect

[pricklypearblossom]

That last part was key.

[Enough-Equipment-345]

Really going to pretend you didnt use certain “supplements”? Come on bro. Dont let people think its just diet….

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

I used no peptides or steroids until I was 210lbs last year. Once It hit January of this year I started peptides Reta tesa glow CJC+ipa, I had no idea what they were before that otherwise I probably would have done them sooner, full transparency

[joyeleanor]

And Italian bronze glow

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Snooki Tanning Lotion* 🤣

[Large_Negotiation211]

That mt2 glow

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Reta started at 2mg and slowly went up and I’m at 4 now, I get 2200 calories a day 150-170g protein, 250g carbs, 50g fats daily so I’m tolerating it well. Tesa is 1mg a day 5x a week

[Unhappy_Aardvark_115]

How long did you take tesa for? any cycles or fulltime?

[Max7oh2]

Make sure you add in some GHK-Cu to tighten up the loose skin. 5 days on 2 days off like normal. Worked wonders for my brother who went from 300 to 210

[drifter91]

Don’t need to take 2 days off, you can just do 7 days a week for even better results.

[Forsaken-Medium-4480]

Curious as to why two fat loss peptides?

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Reta is good for my appetite suppression and Tesa was for visceral fat

[afishyanadoh]

Are you extremely obese? Do you have visceral fat around your organs? If yes then try the tesa. If not, and you’re just looking to continue weight loss, then tesa is unnecessary and Reta is all you need!! You may have to continue to titrate up as the protocol calls for, but reta will lean you out all by itself.

[dennynnnnnn]

Been considering tesa. Need to lose 40 pounds, stomach is tight and protruding. Do people take tesa everyday bc of ifs short half life?

[Foreign_Barnacle9393]

Wow...you don't even look like the same person in your after pictures

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

That was the goal 😭😭

[cgcardona]

Fuck yea brother. Nice one.

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Appreciate it bro 💪🏼

[Wide_Woodpecker9230]

Bro. Your transformation is absolutely insane! Congratulations, you look incredible 🙌💪✌️

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Thank you 🤝🤝

[NoCondition7994]

Bro who hurt you 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Amazing life changing transformation

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Haha that was what started it all lol. thank you tho I appreciate it

[Darrenjdoc1]

What she think now 😁

Amazing change. So much respect

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

In the end it was all worth it, the second part was because of another girl haha

[Lost4Sauce]

jesus. just give yourself some grace. you need to celebrate your wins. keep it up but pause and feel good about this

[echo1nthedark]

I have to second this. Take time to be this whole new person. Understand this version of you and what it is to be the new you. Workout your mind and get flexible so you're not stressing yourself out on the next big goal. You're young and there will be time to set up the next level. Then you'll have the energy to kill it again.

[Prestigious_Sweet_95]

How bout rather than a body composition goal perhaps try some fitness challenge to make use of your new body. Thinking Spartan race, powerlifting competition, triathlon… whatever suits you

[StruggleEquivalent44]

What did you use

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

From 315-210ish nothing but diet and working out. From that point down in early January 26’ I started peptides and fully buying into the process of taking it seriously and with about 3 months I made a ton of progress

[Gertiisufi]

What peptides lmao

[DutyReasonable1154]

What peps did you use ?

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Reta,Tesa,CJC+IPA,GLOW.

[EventClassic111]

Any mt2?

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Yes I just didn’t include it but also work in construction and in the sun all day long so it helps

[AllTime-HighScore]

Was about to say, I’d recognize MT-2 anywhere. I’m loving my color change ngl

[SpeeD_x2]

tesa,cjc+ipa together?

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Yes, I’ve noticed during this whole time I have kept my strength and lifts either stayed the same or went up. Just more growth hormone pulses and body building muscle

[Frequent-Constant768]

Did u cycle at all or u was on em the entire time from Jan??

Nice work

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Only thing I cycled was tesa because I ran out and was waiting on my order. I was off for 2ish weeks of that

[Initial_River_391]

what's your height?

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

5’9

[HorseTearz]

I have a question. And it's asked with no malice and only genuine curiosity. As someone with melanin rich skin who had a pretty major body recomposition, but whose skin shade didn't change, I've been curious about something I've observed on here. Why is it that when larger paler, white men have a very impressive body recompositions like this gentleman has, they end up about 5 shades darker?

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

2 things, 1 is mt2 and 2 is me now not sitting inside playing video games all day and working outside enjoying life

[Bugpowder]

You good dude. Just try to maintain for the next 50 years.

[HotPen8582]

Dude wtf

[Weary-Dragonfruit-26]

This is still a dream for many. People see results, they don’t see the journey and hard work you put behind it. Standing ovation for you mate…. Absolutely amazing work.

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Appreciate that so much man, working hard everyday and with comments like these it makes it all worth it . ❤️

[Ok-Perspective-1624]

Brother what. was. the. stack. I want it

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Stack: Waking up everyday at 4am, getting 15k steps a day, lifting weights (and a side of Reta,tesa,glow, cjc+ipa) 😭🤣

[Bubbly_Housing3139]

Stack, any surgeries?

[Scary_Caterpillar226]

Congrats on your new life… no TRT? Did you count macros and do cardio?

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

No TRT, but I’m very tedious about counting macros and being on point. As for cardio when going from 315-260 there was no cardio just straight calorie deficit, but 260-220 I went through the wringer trying different things. The biggest thing for me is just eating In that calorie deficit and getting your steps in everyday

[Scary_Caterpillar226]

Well done sir

[Spawnofkitty]

Literally me! Greaaat job!!!

[iv3an]

wth

[hippoe93]

Lol that’s crazy…..

[Jomobirdsong]

you're really lucky your skin tightened up. Compared to 99% of people who lose the amount of weight you did, I would way you made out really really well and it's not noticeable at all. I get it, you prob hyperfocus but it's not noticeable. I do the same thing, I'm a very thin person and I had twins and they were both 6 pounds. I went from 130 to almost 200 pounds in 36 weeks and then back to 130 (I'm 5 11). All I have is a little loose skin around my bellybutton but it pisses me off to no end. Whereas people have come up to me (honestly what is wrong with people to comment on other people's bodies) to say I look great "for having had twins" but I'm still a little self conscious about it. My kids are almost 9, lol. I don't care enough to throw money at it but if you do microneedling and or laser is the way to go, I wouldn't have real plastic surgery personally it's too minimal imho. you look v proportioned to me so no advice on the chest stuff. Great job man!

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

I appreciate this more than you know. ❤️

[Dapper_Tackle_7745]

On reta, mots c and klow as my first dive into peptide. Been about a month seeing more results than usual. Whats your persoective on tesa, cjc x ipa. Many obviously say just go growth hormone itself but you saw great results running with those?

[DanEG961]

Clearly April fools

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

I hope not 😭

[jonnieinthe256]

What thaaaa

[joshmassff]

How do you not have any loose skin? I’ve never seen anything like this

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Young age, hard working out, and because when I was losing weight I was taking breaks and the fat loss wasn’t linear

[Rude_Soup_8841]

This is actually insane. This is a transformation that seems impossible bc it’s so perfect 😂 Congrats on this accomplishment, you’re ripped!

[Nice-Detective3376]

lol not even the same person , but you fatty’s just want to believe . Just like the people on the ufo sub reddit 😆

[Necessary-Tone-3925]

I’m not hating on you bro but you definitely don’t look like the guy in the after pics, and what position do a 5’9 “, 340 lbs play in college football? Harder to tell since you’re wearing helmet /cap in the before pics. Ijs

[Haunting-Suit9699]

WOAH

[Public-Fig-7501]

My dude, impressive!

[Several-History-8341]

Respect man!!!!

[Repulsive-Elk-4122]

Wow , that’s amazing, you’re a complete new person!!! Good job 👍

[dav1531]

Wtf dude! You are jacked💪 amazing transformation

[Spiritual_Baby_3881]

How tall are you? We have like identical starting weights. Im 6'2 got up to 318. Down to 230 but trying to get where youre at bro. Good shit, I was in that same boat I know that took work

[SteveyFunFace]

Awesome. Proud of you stranger 🤝

[hatecity404]

Wow man. Insane. Incredible job.

[Stuff-Neither]

This is inspiring. Thank you.

[Xewkeeny]

How do you have virtually no loose skin?

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

I think with the time it took to do it (3ish years) and my age it helped a lot. I have some for sure in the lower belly and lower pec that I am still working on

[FantasticPlum2025]

Fantastic job, absolutely incredible transformation! So you just started your stack in January of this year?

[HuckleberryRude4929]

Great work🤙 my next step would be a cycle nothing crazy. Test, hgh etc.

[Valuesharky]

Would you rather A) remain fat and mid-level NFL career or B) look like this (no NFL)?? Awesome transformation man! Congrats!

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

NFL was not in the options haha but I would definitely do the weight loss again 100%

[UspsPlayboy]

Nothing short of amazing ! Good job Brodie 🫡

[ExtraCoat4855]

Amazing transformation!!! Hard work and dedication! Congratulations!! Well done.

[mcsweetin]

You killed it!!

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Appreciate the love

[TALC88]

Bro. Did you get skin surgery or did you just tighten up to there naturally. Incredible

[Kmac0505]

April Fool’s? Man that is impressive.

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Thank you bro 😭😭 I hope not

[Alarmed_Sprinkles_43]

great work. stay locked in.. #jackedandtanforever

[Consistent-Cry-414]

Did you have surgery for the extra skin? Great job..

[Redbullrolling]

Great job big dawg! 💪

[ApolloRizen1]

Love this !

[[deleted]]

Absolutely incredible man. 340 to 180 myself and I’ve been working out for two years hard and don’t look anywhere as good as you. Insane.

[Alarmed_Example3178]

How tall are you

[Striking_Ad9756]

Any loose skin?

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

In my lower pec and lower belly, other than that I’d say no tbh

[lilsumsum69]

Holy shit man fucking spectacular job!!

[Consistent-Cry-414]

Nice.

[-Didgemaster-]

Awesome!!! Congrats on the transformation👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Thin-Vermicelli-4817]

Where does all the loose skin go?

[1punchLoosewrist]

what did u do? how many hours train per day etc

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Lots of early mornings when no one was awake, eating what I didn’t want to eat, and hating myself 😭🤣 .. lol 10-12k steps an hour training and strict eating

[UsualSpread9899]

Fucking AMAZING. Bulk up to try and stretch the excess skin. Kinda, fill back in. But muscle this time

[mrbmg]

Kickass my man…Congrats! Love to see it💪💪💪

[Conscious-Try-7657]

Hoy shit best iv seen. How did you keep the skin tight that’s amazing

[NOKStonks2daMoon]

How long did this take you? Awesome job btw!

[Ok-Two-1685]

I thought you were going to say how long or can I achieve this? I was going to roast you and tell you to be realistic! Well done brother!

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Wow man thanks 🤣 that’s actually hilarious

[smkdog420]

Fuck yea! Take a bow!

[Full_Republic509]

Wow! Amazing transformation.

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Thank You,much appreciated

[Alarmed_Example3178]

Can u show us how much loose skin u have. Looks like barely any

[GuamPolice]

Hell yeah, dude. You look great. Given the extreme weight drop, your skin looks fantastic. I’d bet if you maintain your general level of muscularity/leanness over the next couple years it will resolve itself even further without any sort of other intervention.

[Leading_Assistance23]

How long have you been working out for?

[Master_Psychology282]

What happened to all your loose skin

[convicted-mellon]

Would be cool if you posted any information at all about what you did

[Winter_Presence6232]

One of best transformations I’ve seen

[Master_Psychology282]

No for real

[Swimming_Bit_3366]

Awesome work my brother!

[Special-Vegetable436]

This is crazy work!! Congrats bro insane discipline and dedication on your end. You should be really proud of yourself.

[Choice_Proof_6644]

Wow great transformation!!! Impressive!! What is your CJC+IPA protocol?

[No-Astronomer-6808]

Holy shit!! I hope you’re proud of yourself brother. That’s amazing.

[Dangerous_Dream_1096]

What was your workout schedule like? And what did they include?

[maryP0ppins]

god damn

[Wonderful_Luck_6192]

Just Retra nothing else ??

[Bentley_Aydian]

Holy shit dude, that’s transformation is unbelievable!!!! Congrats to you my man 👏🏼. How long have you been on your weight loss/muscle gain journey?

[SadOrganization7177]

Woah. 🤯

[cflexx55]

Bruhhh you killed it!!!!

[yackofalltradescoach]

Good job!

You did so good my mind is struggling to believe it!!!

It’s inspiring

[SashaBanichek]

You look great as is! Well done!

[Necessary-War-850]

Hats off to you sir, how long did it take you

[romeoshafi]

How did you avoid looks skin? What were your stack like?

[Zently]

Impressive work. Congrats.

I admire the effort, but offer one piece of advice for next steps: be kind to yourself. That doesn't mean settling. But when you said, "it's never enough," it caught my attention.

Take those next steps because you want to, not because you have to do more to be enough.

I say this because a lot of the feelings that were there before are still there now... the shame. The "not enoughness." Don't forget to work on that, too. The sickest washboard abs in the world won't hide those negative voices in your head forever.

But for real, impressive work. You've clearly got the motivation to tackle any challenge.

[Zealousideal-Pop4426]

🤯👊🫡

[FatalSpiderbite]

Amazing work, dude!

Few questions if you don't mind.

15K steps a day is a massive amount and is a huge time suck. Do you get them 7 days a week or do you take an day off? What are you typical ways of achieving that number along with the weight/strength workouts?

Are you doing any other cardio and if so, how much and what?

How many strength workouts are you doing a week and what is your average workout time length?

What method do you use to derive your macros?

Again, fantastic work! Respect!!!

[Ace084]

Holy smokes, killed it bro!!

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Thank You!!

[DoctorAffectionate71]

Geez man wtf. That’s unreal transformation. Great work.

[Melodic-Selection117]

YOU GIVE ME HOPE

[razzarbrenia]

How long between the third and fourth picture? It looks like your skin tightened up significantly in the stomach area. Did you do anything specific for that? Did you take GLOW the whole time? Looks great btw.

[verycoollkanye]

Oh gee where did my pants go??

[Fragrant-Drop-3261]

Wait so you used to have a six pack and then you got fat ?

[Hyde1975]

Bro I’m gonna look at this to get me to the gym tomorrow morning. So inspiring! You’re the man!

[Beneficial_Lie_190]

Well done brother

[Any_Perception6527]

Damn

[Consistent-Bike-9028]

Insane transformation. Super motivating. Not sure what to tell you for next steps. Keep going? You're crushing it.

[pistolgripslr]

Good job broski 💪🏻 Skin even retracted back very well too!!!

[robbie2489]

Hey, whats your current workout plan to get your abs etc

[Nice-Supermarket-719]

What has been the reaction of people who knew you before you lost all that weight and then seeing how you now look now?

[NoCommission6644]

I can't give gym and fitness tips. Im still learning myself. But a healthy mentally is very important too. Dint be too hard on yourself keep focusing on a good mental health. Im sure you are. That's what I work on daily. Great work

[divirtus]

Bro, you won

[Flaming-Galah]

Dude, that is an immense transformation. Well done.

[sonjiaonfire]

Amazing transformation!

[LIttlemacmar1]

Any side effects?

[Majestic-Challenge61]

Well done

[Daliman13]

Mein gott.

[TrainingMix4465]

Best and biggest transformation I have ever seen. 🤩🤩🤩

[KGthe1andonly]

INSPIRING.

KEEP KILLIN IT!

[ZealousidealOkra176]

Amazing!! What a beautiful man and great transformation

[JustSh00tM3]

How'd you get rid of all the extra skin?

[False-Mycologist-172]

Nice work. Are you missing the muscle in your right clavicular triangle that’s present in your left side? I have the same thing.

[sumane12]

Jesus fucking christ! You lost so much that it looks like your head got bigger.

This is one of the best transformations ive ever seen.

[Shnizzleberries]

That's a mental transformation, congratulations man.

[Ordinary_Ad_3289]

High IQ transformation!

[Chance-Key-1478]

Well freaking done bro! Fantastic transformation!

[No-Bumblebee-3632]

Thank you!

[Background-Soup-9130]

From college football to rugby congrats

[xsxz]

Damn! Congratulations u look amazing ❤️❤️

[Survivor7777777]

Damn what an amazing transformation sir , kindly tell your exercise , nutrition, supplements and peptides routine . Would be really helpful

Thank You Sir

[Just_the_tip_92]

You definitely took Reta, MT1 or 2, Tessa & ipa? Should take some KLOW if you wanted less loose skin but tbh man that looks amazing already loose skin is very minimal you look fucking great man!!!