Body Transformation: 110 Lbs Down And Counting!

Limitations are created and overcome in the mind. Clyde didn’t need a specific reason to change his life. Family and business were enough. In the end, he did it for himself!

Name: Clyde Turner
Email: theturfbutler@gmail.com
BodySpace: clyde74012

Clyde Turner Clyde Turner
AGE 42
HEIGHT
6'0"
WEIGHT
315 lbs
BODY FAT
30%
AGE 42
HEIGHT
6'0"
WEIGHT
205 lbs
BODY FAT
19%

Why I Decided To Transform

I used to think that I needed to do this for my family. They need me. My wife, kids, and granddaughter need me to be around for the long haul. I needed to be healthy to live the long life I wanted to live. I wanted to see my granddaughter grow up, my kids settle down, and to grow old with my wife.

I would think about how much more effective I'd be at my business. I have a very physically demanding job and losing 100 pounds was going to make me a real machine. Business would boom because I'd be more physically and mentally fit to handle it.

I'd think of all sorts of things that would be better, ultimately, when I was fit. They were all excellent reasons to change my lifestyle, but not the real reason why I did it.

In the end, I realized I couldn't do this for my family. I couldn't do this for my business. I had to do it for me.

This was my chance to honor myself. My chance to show I was worthy, that I had the wherewithal to treat myself better than I'd ever treated myself before.

That it wasn't selfish or self-centered to think of myself and to take the steps necessary to fulfill my dream.

How I Accomplished My Goals

Getting my mind right was the most effective step I took in helping me accomplish my goals. Having my son, Jackson (jturner95), as a workout buddy and my friend, Josh (joshua74012), as a trainer kept me on track and accountable.

My wife joined in, which made a huge difference because having everyone on the same page with the food and exercise makes it easier to avoid temptation and everyone understands the need for you to spend time at the gym.

My Future Fitness Plans

I can see that my future now has limitless potential and I fully intend on making the most of my experience.

I want to share what I've learned and help everyone realize that it is possible to achieve this type of goal. Therefore, I've decided that my best course of action right now is to earn my personal training certificate so that I can add to what I've learned and help others be the healthiest person they choose to be.

As for my personal fitness, I do best when I have a tangible goal so I intend on entering more contests/transformation challenges to give me something to shoot for. I have a few more pounds to lose and then, of course, there's always more muscle to gain and definition to achieve.

I'm not sure I'll ever be completely satisfied, but I plan to stay in the best physical shape of my life for the rest of my life.

Suggestions For Aspiring Transformers

I cannot stress enough how important it is to be in the right frame of mind. Don't get down on yourself and don't let anyone else put you down.

Try to get your whole family on board - they don't have to be as dedicated as what I've described, but the intent of the whole family to eat healthier and be more active will help inspire you to reach your goals.

But if not, you cannot let them stop you from doing what you have to do. Dig deep and be strong.

No matter what, keep going. No matter how slow you go, you're still lapping everyone else on the couch.

How Bodybuilding.com Helped Me Reach My Goals

The accountability that having a profile on Bodybuilding.com offers is amazing. I post my information and there's no bs'ing anyone about what I've done.

Pictures don't lie and neither does a measuring tape. It'll tell the real story of your achievements. Knowing each week that I had to post another picture just made me want to take even more.

The transformation stories helped me to see that it is possible and that there are other people my age out there doing it and succeeding.

Bodybuilding.com has built a wonderful database of information on supplements and workouts. I can piece these together to make the perfect plan for me.