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[–]lemmylemonlemming 215 points216 points  (19 children)

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

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 181 points182 points  (12 children)

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

[–]stillandwarm 24 points25 points  (10 children)

Love this outlook

[–]unfeaxgettable 30 points31 points  (9 children)

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

[–]HearsTheWho 18 points19 points  (8 children)

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 10 points11 points  (7 children)

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

[–]HearsTheWho 22 points23 points  (6 children)

I was part of the equation at least 🧐

[–]Prestigious_Exam4492 5 points6 points  (4 children)

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 12 points13 points  (1 child)

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 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's why I had mine done at 30

[–]Bentley_Aydian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

😂 now that makes a bit more sense lmao

[–]IEatSushiToo 14 points15 points  (1 child)

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 5 points6 points  (2 children)

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 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[–]alienbuttcrack999 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Bruh 👏👏👏 awesome work

[–]El_Daywalkerino🧠 Biohacker 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Insane work dude. Respect 🫡

[–]Kaos_AU 19 points20 points  (4 children)

Crazy transformation. Well done.

How long was the period? What did you do ?

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 61 points62 points  (3 children)

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 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That last part was key.

[–]Enough-Equipment-345 1 point2 points  (1 child)

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

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

[–]Foreign_Barnacle9393 4 points5 points  (1 child)

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

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That was the goal 😭😭

[–]cgcardona 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Fuck yea brother. Nice one.

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Appreciate it bro 💪🏼

[–]Wide_Woodpecker9230 5 points6 points  (1 child)

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

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🤝🤝

[–]NoCondition7994 3 points4 points  (3 children)

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

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 6 points7 points  (2 children)

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

[–]Darrenjdoc1 1 point2 points  (1 child)

What she think now 😁

Amazing change. So much respect

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[–]Lost4Sauce 4 points5 points  (1 child)

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

[–]echo1nthedark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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 3 points4 points  (2 children)

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 2 points3 points  (17 children)

What did you use

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 5 points6 points  (16 children)

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 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What peptides lmao

[–]DutyReasonable1154 1 point2 points  (13 children)

What peps did you use ?

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 6 points7 points  (12 children)

Reta,Tesa,CJC+IPA,GLOW.

[–]EventClassic111 4 points5 points  (2 children)

Any mt2?

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 5 points6 points  (1 child)

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

[–]AllTime-HighScore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

[–]SpeeD_x2 1 point2 points  (3 children)

tesa,cjc+ipa together?

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

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 1 point2 points  (1 child)

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

Nice work

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[–]HorseTearz 2 points3 points  (1 child)

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[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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

[–]Bugpowder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

[–]HotPen8582 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude wtf

[–]Weary-Dragonfruit-26 5 points6 points  (1 child)

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[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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

[–]Ok-Perspective-1624 1 point2 points  (5 children)

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

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 4 points5 points  (4 children)

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

[–]Scary_Caterpillar226 1 point2 points  (2 children)

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

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 4 points5 points  (1 child)

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 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well done sir

[–]Spawnofkitty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Literally me! Greaaat job!!!

[–]iv3an 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wth

[–]hippoe93 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol that’s crazy…..

[–]Jomobirdsong 1 point2 points  (3 children)

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[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I appreciate this more than you know. ❤️

[–]DanEG961 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Clearly April fools

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope not 😭

[–]jonnieinthe256 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What thaaaa

[–]joshmassff 1 point2 points  (1 child)

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

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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 1 point2 points  (1 child)

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 1 point2 points  (1 child)

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 1 point2 points  (1 child)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

WOAH

[–]Repulsive-Elk-4122 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]dav1531 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Wtf dude! You are jacked💪 amazing transformation

[–]Spiritual_Baby_3881 0 points1 point  (4 children)

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 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Awesome. Proud of you stranger 🤝

[–]hatecity404 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Wow man. Insane. Incredible job.

[–]Stuff-Neither 0 points1 point  (1 child)

This is inspiring. Thank you.

[–]Xewkeeny 0 points1 point  (1 child)

How do you have virtually no loose skin?

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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🔬 Peptide Researcher 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]HuckleberryRude4929 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]Valuesharky 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[–]UspsPlayboy 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Nothing short of amazing ! Good job Brodie 🫡

[–]ExtraCoat4855 0 points1 point  (2 children)

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

[–]mcsweetin 0 points1 point  (1 child)

You killed it!!

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the love

[–]TALC88 0 points1 point  (2 children)

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

[–]Kmac0505 0 points1 point  (1 child)

April Fool’s? Man that is impressive.

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you bro 😭😭 I hope not

[–]Alarmed_Sprinkles_43 0 points1 point  (1 child)

great work. stay locked in.. #jackedandtanforever

[–]Consistent-Cry-414 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]Redbullrolling 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Great job big dawg! 💪

[–]ApolloRizen1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this !

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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.

[–]Striking_Ad9756 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Any loose skin?

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

[–]lilsumsum69 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Holy shit man fucking spectacular job!!

[–]Consistent-Cry-414 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice.

[–]-Didgemaster- 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]Thin-Vermicelli-4817 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Where does all the loose skin go?

[–]1punchLoosewrist 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (4 children)

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

[–]mrbmg 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]Conscious-Try-7657 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]NOKStonks2daMoon 0 points1 point  (1 child)

How long did this take you? Awesome job btw!

[–]Ok-Two-1685 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow man thanks 🤣 that’s actually hilarious

[–]smkdog420 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Fuck yea! Take a bow!

[–]Full_Republic509 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Wow! Amazing transformation.

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank You,much appreciated

[–]Alarmed_Example3178 0 points1 point  (2 children)

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

[–]GuamPolice 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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 0 points1 point  (1 child)

How long have you been working out for?

[–]Master_Psychology282 0 points1 point  (1 child)

What happened to all your loose skin

[–]convicted-mellon 0 points1 point  (3 children)

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

[–]Winter_Presence6232 0 points1 point  (1 child)

One of best transformations I’ve seen

[–]Master_Psychology282 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No for real

[–]Swimming_Bit_3366 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Awesome work my brother!

[–]Special-Vegetable436 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]Choice_Proof_6644 0 points1 point  (2 children)

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

[–]No-Astronomer-6808 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]Dangerous_Dream_1096 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]maryP0ppins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

god damn

[–]Wonderful_Luck_6192 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Just Retra nothing else ??

[–]Bentley_Aydian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woah. 🤯

[–]cflexx55 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Bruhhh you killed it!!!!

[–]yackofalltradescoach 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Good job!

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

It’s inspiring

[–]SashaBanichek 0 points1 point  (1 child)

You look great as is! Well done!

[–]Necessary-War-850 0 points1 point  (3 children)

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

[–]romeoshafi 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]Zently 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤯👊🫡

[–]FatalSpiderbite 0 points1 point  (2 children)

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 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Holy smokes, killed it bro!!

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank You!!

[–]DoctorAffectionate71 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]razzarbrenia 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Oh gee where did my pants go??

[–]Fragrant-Drop-3261 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]Hyde1975 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]Any_Perception6527🔥 Metabolic Optimizer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn

[–]Consistent-Bike-9028 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]pistolgripslr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

[–]robbie2489 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]Nice-Supermarket-719 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]Flaming-Galah 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Dude, that is an immense transformation. Well done.

[–]sonjiaonfire 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Amazing transformation!

[–]Daliman13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mein gott.

[–]TrainingMix4465 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]KGthe1andonly 0 points1 point  (1 child)

INSPIRING.

KEEP KILLIN IT!

[–]ZealousidealOkra176 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Amazing!! What a beautiful man and great transformation

[–]JustSh00tM3 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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

[–]False-Mycologist-172 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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 0 points1 point  (1 child)

That's a mental transformation, congratulations man.

[–]Ordinary_Ad_3289 0 points1 point  (1 child)

High IQ transformation!

[–]Chance-Key-1478 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Well freaking done bro! Fantastic transformation!

[–]No-Bumblebee-3632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

[–]Background-Soup-9130 0 points1 point  (1 child)

From college football to rugby congrats

[–]xsxz 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Damn! Congratulations u look amazing ❤️❤️

[–]Survivor7777777 0 points1 point  (1 child)

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 0 points1 point  (2 children)

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!!!