Darin was tired of looking in the mirror and not liking what he saw. Read on to learn how he gained the motivation to shed 72 pounds and 19% body fat while packing on pounds of muscle!
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Before:
258 lbs
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After:
186 lbs
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Vital Stats
Name: Darin
Email: dkf10425@hotmail.com
BodySpace: dkf10425
Before:
Age: 34
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 258 lbs
Body Fat: 28%
After:
Age: 42
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 186 lbs
Body Fat: 9%
Why I Got Started
After years of eating unhealthy foods and not exercising, my weight gradually increased to 258 pounds. I would indulge in any food I liked whenever I wanted. Pizza and a large dessert happened on an almost nightly basis. I had to buy bigger pants and shirts regularly because of my fat gains.
Aside from looking awful in the mirror, I had low energy levels and avoided many activities that required physical exertion. I knew my health was in jeopardy and I needed to make a change.
How I Did It
I started out walking and slowly jogging 3-4 days per week and educating myself about nutrition. Giving up the fast food and sweets was difficult. Gradually I became more disciplined with my diet, but I had moments at least twice per week when I would overeat on unhealthy foods. Losing the weight was a slow journey for me, the first year I lost 30 pounds.
It was during the second year of my transformation that I joined a gym. I specifically remember putting 135 on the bench and struggling to do one rep.
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Losing The Weight Was A
Slow Journey For Me.
Gradually over a period of months my strength increased and friends and family started noticing I was losing a lot of weight. As my energy and self-confidence increased so did the intensity of my dedication. The second year I lost 40 more pounds.
Going into my third year my fitness activities increased even more. I joined a Jujutsu school and I was doing some form of exercise 5 days per week. Between the martial arts, weight training and eating healthy meals my weight was down to 168 pounds.
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Jujutsu:
Jujutsu, literally meaning the "art of softness," or "way of yielding" is a collective name for Japanese martial art styles including unarmed and armed techniques.
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It was at this point that I started slow bulking, eating 200-300 calories over maintenance with all healthy foods and high protein.
I would bulk for 6 months then cut the fat, then repeat the process. I did this many times and continue to do so until this day. I slowly gained muscle and my weight increased to 186 pounds.
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Suggestions For Others
Work hard and you will see results. The health of you and your family are the most important things. Fitness is a lifelong thing, never give up.
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