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Tarek Shed 52 Pounds And Got Ripped To Keep His Health In Check!
After a visit to the doctor, Tarek knew he needed to change his lifestyle to keep himself healthy. Read on to learn how he changed everything and shed 52 pounds right here!
Date Added: Oct 12, 2015 -
Frank Luciano Lost 74 Lbs And Made Fitness A Part Of His Life!
Frank was overweight and unhappy until he discovered the benefits of regular exercise and made a dramatic change to his lifestyle. See what motivated him!
Date Added: Oct 9, 2015 -
Body Transformation: Xola Is No Cheater!
Not even one cheat meal in over half a year? That sounds like dedication to us.
Date Added: Mar 16, 2015 -
Body Transformation: For Rashard, There Are No Excuses!
No matter the adversity, Rashard will do whatever it takes to leave a positive legacy for his wife and son.
Date Added: Mar 6, 2015 -
Body Transformation: Dedication Gets You Shredded As Hell
This social media influencer got peeled by staying 100 percent dedicated!
Date Added: Feb 12, 2015 -
Body Transformation: Brad Smashed All Obstacles
After losing over 100 pounds, there's no stopping Brad from fully unleashing his potential. The sky's the limit!
Date Added: Jan 30, 2015 -
Body Transformation: Garrett Gustafson Dialed In For His Best Body Yet!
Garrett proves that hard work, perseverance, and being realistic make the perfect recipe for getting the body you want.
Date Added: Jan 19, 2015 -
Body Transformation: Joshua Lost Over 200 Pounds!
Joshua doesn't believe in being a success. He considers himself a work in progress just like everyone else.
Date Added: Jan 6, 2015 -
Body Transformation: Noah Became Motivated And Muscled
After his father passed from a heart attack, Noah became determined to avoid the same fate for himself and his family.
Date Added: Dec 15, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Michael Overcame His Battle With Food
Michael battled an eating disorder for years before he finally learned to cope with it and learn to love himself.
Date Added: Dec 4, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Bill Has The Brains And Brawn!
Bill Siddiq proves that you can improve yourself both physically and mentally with ''BrainsANDGains.''
Date Added: Nov 24, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Jimmy Silenced His Doubters
Despite what his friends and family thought, Jimmy pushed on and wowed them all in the end.
Date Added: Oct 27, 2014 -
Courtney Kept The Faith And Lost 50 Pounds!
Courtney felt unhealthy and suffered from UC, but he hired a trainer and regained his strength. He never lost faith!
Date Added: Oct 8, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Jeremy Posluszny Never Gave In To His Fears
Jeremy had part of his brain removed to help halt devastating seizures. After his surgery he gained a lot of weight, but he worked hard, got fit and never let fear grip him!
Date Added: Oct 3, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Justin Frechette Turned Adversity Into Advantage
This world was rough on Justin, but he was done taking it in stride. He chose to advance. With Greg Plitt's help he leads a new life!
Date Added: Sep 12, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Andrew Benner Brought His Best Body Back!
New Year's Day gets people thinking about the past, the present, and future. Andrew wanted his old body back and his present condition was unacceptable. He sought change!
Date Added: Aug 13, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Danny Figueredo Sliced His Weight In Half!
Danny was frustrated and couldn't lose weight. He took a big risk, had gastric bypass surgery, and started on the fitness trail. He's not finished yet!
Date Added: Aug 6, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Troy Fox Made A Healthy Promise And Kept It
Troy went through some rough patches and handled stress with food. It took years to reverse his depressed actions, but now he is fit and fired up to help others!
Date Added: Jul 23, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Phillip Took His Training To The Next Level
Phillip sat in uncomfortably high fat zones for years before making a commitment to fitness. Get the training and nutrition plan he used to burn 18 percent body fat!
Date Added: Jul 16, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Derek Harberts Cut Fat On A Hypertrophy Power Plan
Derek hit the weightroom to cut vacation fat and rekindled a goal to compete that had been shelved for years. Get the plans he used to take first place with 4.5 percent body fat!
Date Added: Jul 9, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Doug Del Gaudio Turned Hard Rock Into Hard Muscle!
All Doug ever wanted to be was a rock star, but when it didn't work out, he turned to fitness. See how bodybuilding changed his life and shaped his physique!
Date Added: Jun 25, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Richard Branscum Banished Over 200 Pounds!
Richard's weight peaked at 455 pounds and he couldn't fit into school desks. See how he battled to lose more than 200 pounds of fat and added muscle to backfill his frame!
Date Added: Jun 18, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Jareem Maduro Is The Master Of Shred Success!
In one year, Jareem Maduro torched 60 pounds of fat to reveal a chiseled physique that was a testament to his voyage. Check out the secret to his shred success!
Date Added: May 28, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Robbie Solidified His Frame For Heavy Training!
Robbie was a beast on the Rugby field until knee injuries ruined his career. See how he recovered and recalibrated to crush heavy weights and build a frame of iron!
Date Added: May 21, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Ryan Stafford Turned Fat Into Fortified Muscle!
Jay Cutler provided an endless stream of motivation for Ryan to power through grueling workouts. See how he went from fat to fortified with single-digit body fat!
Date Added: May 7, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Marek Strojvus Cooked Lean To Look Lean
Hardship and crisis drove Marek into the gym where he became immersed in the fitness culture. Now he has ripped abs and competes at 7 percent body fat!
Date Added: Apr 30, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Ryno Cordier Is A Monster Among Men!
Ryno left his sedentary life to capitalize on great genetics that produced mass muscle. Now he's a monster among men! Use his training plan for explosive gains!
Date Added: Apr 23, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Mid-Life Crisis Becomes A Ripped Midsection
Ben's midlife crisis brought his shortcomings into light and put his health into perspective. See what he changed to build a ripped physique with 5 percent body fat!
Date Added: Apr 16, 2014 -
Body Transformation: How To Lose 100+ Pounds In 1 Year!
If Steve had downtime, he was either training or preparing meals. That dedicated plan of attack drove him to lose 102 pounds and 30 percent body fat in one year! See how you can too!
Date Added: Apr 9, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Jordan Brown Beat Fat With Brawn!
Jordan followed the Bizzy Diet to perfection and cut 75 pounds and 17 percent body fat. See the tip and tricks he used to maintain consistency through adversity!
Date Added: Apr 2, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Kenneth Meyer Scorched 279 Pounds Of Fat!
Kenneth was motivated to lose fat so he could join the military and accomplish his dreams. Check out the amazing path he took to lose 279 pounds and 52 percent body fat!
Date Added: Mar 5, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Aaron Feinberg Went Pyro And Burned 40 Percent Body Fat!
The insecurities associated with morbid obesity overwhelmed Aaron's existence until he found courage to transform. See how he lost 30 percent body fat and 217 pounds!
Date Added: Feb 26, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Troy McLaughlin Removed A 315-Pound Mountain Of Fat!
Troy topped out at 525 pounds before realizing he had to overhaul his lifestyle or face serious consequences. See the amazing, four-year path he took to lose 315 pounds!
Date Added: Feb 19, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Sean Henry Torched 33-Percent Body Fat!
Sean was tired of screwing around with fad diets and unreliable training programs. See how this fighter took his fat to the cleaners and lost 127 pounds in two years!
Date Added: Feb 12, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Eric Hicks Torched 131 Pounds To Reveal Ripped Muscle!
Eric refused to follow his dad's diabetic fate and committed to change his lifestyle. See how he lost 131 pounds with a healthy mix of training and nutrition!
Date Added: Feb 5, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Micah Van Yperen Went From Pudgy To Pumped Up!
Micah completely changed his body composition as a teen and turned fat to muscle after years of hard work in the gym and kitchen. See how you can too!
Date Added: Jan 29, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Dominique Mitchell Torched 30-Percent Body Fat!
Eating became a nightmare for Dominique, but he overcame the terror and built a body of steel. See how this physique competitor lost 140 pounds and 30 percent body fat!
Date Added: Jan 22, 2014 -
Body Transformation: Michael Shilkus Torched 300 Pounds!
The average scale couldn't measure Michael's weight and doctors feared for his life. See how this fighter lost 300 pounds with sheer will and determination!
Date Added: Dec 31, 2013 -
Body Transformation: William Almeyda Cleaned Up His Dirty Bulk!
William's dirty bulk ended immediately when people said he looked fat. See how he trimmed the excess blubber and revealed a massive physique with 10-percent body fat!
Date Added: Dec 18, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Vinnie Duong Cut Down To Pure Muscle!
Fat stood no chance against Vinnie's all-out mentality to get shredded. Check out the tactics he used to eviscerate 19 percent body fat and reveal chiseled muscle!
Date Added: Dec 11, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Adam Capps Sent 170 Pounds Packing!
Adam's life changed when he discovered a forum thread mocking his fat body walking out of McDonald's. See how that moment drove him to lose 170 pounds!
Date Added: Dec 4, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Tyler Dickenson Is Strong To The Core!
Tyler's college wrestling career ended with injury and drove him into depression. See how the Cellucor Strong To The Cor Challenge brought him back to fitness!
Date Added: Nov 27, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Oli Corse Lost 43 Pounds And 18 Percent Body Fat!
Oli reached a dreadful 210 pounds at 5-foot-6 but staged a massive calorie cutback. See what triggered this Brit to lose 43 pounds and 18 percent body fat.
Date Added: Nov 13, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Bodybuilding Brought Charles Pate Back To Life!
Charles lived through a car accident and a two-month coma that significantly altered his future. See how bodybuilding helped to heal his mind and body!
Date Added: Nov 6, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Noah Elias Got Shredded To The Bone!
The 2013 BSN Summer Shred Transformation Challenge came at the perfect time for Noah. See how he carved a ripped physique with 8 percent body fat in 12 weeks!
Date Added: Oct 30, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Robins Dorvil Set An Exercise Example!
The clincher that drove Robins to transform was his son who followed unhealthy habits. See how it motivated him to lose 30 percent body fat!
Date Added: Oct 23, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Eric Duong Got Beyond Shredded!
Eric made serious cuts to his laissez-faire diet and it showed across his entire body. See the changes he made to achieve a chiseled look with five percent body fat!
Date Added: Oct 16, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Daniel Caspi Crushed Carbs!
Carbs and alcohol blocked Daniel's abs from the sun and kept him from his goals. Check out the nutrition plan that revealed his cut physique in competition!
Date Added: Oct 9, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Jonathan Abbasi Toasted 107 Pounds!
Jonathan shook his food addiction and discovered internal motivation to sculpt a cut physique. See how this aspiring model incinerated 107 pounds and 27 percent body fat!
Date Added: Oct 2, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Joseph Chivayo Blew Up Body Fat!
The Cellucor Strong To The Cor Challenge motivated Joseph to lose 25 percent body fat and 46 pounds in six weeks! See how his methods can work for you!
Date Added: Sep 26, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Shawn Caswell Harnessed Gains From Gethin
Shawn's prayers were answered when he found Kris Gethin's Hardcore Trainer. See how this former Marine lost 47 pounds and 26 percent body fat in 12 weeks!
Date Added: Sep 18, 2013 -
Body Transformation: From Round To Ripped!
Ricky abandoned Cajun feasts for healthy food to fuel his competition goals. See the diet and training plans that cut 19 percent body fat from his physique!
Date Added: Sep 11, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Cover Model Transformation!
Athletics instilled a fierce ethic deep in Melih's bones. See how he achieved single-digit body fat and graced covers of respected fitness magazines!
Date Added: Sep 4, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Trimmed Down Timmy!
Timmy initially transformed to impress a girl, but was intoxicated by euphoric endorphins. See how a gym addition helped him lose 90 pounds and 20 percent body fat!
Date Added: Aug 28, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Body Fat Burnout!
Dylan lost weight for military standards and uncovered a fiery drive buried under his oversized body. See how he went from 34 to 10 percent body fat!
Date Added: Aug 20, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Lean Machine!
Consistent determination propelled David into a lucrative fitness class. See how he overhauled his life and went from 28 to nine percent body fat!
Date Added: Aug 14, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Body Fat Incineration!
Edwin waged war against blubber and came armed with a flamethrower. See how he lit flab on fire and went from 48 to 9.4 percent body fat!
Date Added: Aug 7, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Body Fat Meltdown!
Eric's body burnt fat for 84 days straight with a steady mix of dedication and dieting! See what it takes to go from 24 to 5 percent body fat!
Date Added: Jul 31, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Living Fit In A New Body!
LiveFit became a permanent fixture in Philip's life when his cousin married Jamie Eason Middleton. See how the program transformed his life from the inside out!
Date Added: Jul 24, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Patience Powers Progress!
Weeks of disappointing progress photos pushed Mathew to the brink, but he stayed strong, battled a nasty flu, and got absolutely shredded!
Date Added: Jul 17, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Sean's Lifestyle Got A Lift!
Depression and unhealthy decisions nearly doomed Sean when he returned from military service in Afghanistan. See how he rallied to lose 50 pounds in 12 weeks!
Date Added: Jul 10, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Focused, Fueled, And Ripped!
Wrestling taught Josh to diet like a champion and work like a beast, but a massive college workload diverted his priorities. See what reenergized his fitness focus!
Date Added: Jul 3, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Body Fat Beat Down!
College football demanded Ray put on weight. Unfortunately, it was mostly fat from burgers and fries. See the shift he made to lose 14 percent body fat and get chiseled!
Date Added: Jun 26, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Taking The Hammer To Fat!
Amer eviscerated 25 percent body fat and became a proud owner of striated abs. His story compels people to live in his image and follow his principles!
Date Added: Jun 19, 2013 -
Body Transformation: 170 Pounds Of Freedom!
Simple day-to-day activities were painful for Johnathan at 365 pounds. See how he lost 170 pounds in 18 months and built a massive fitness following!
Date Added: Jun 12, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Jeremy Lost 200 Pounds In One Year!
His last name says it all, Jeremy is a 'New Man,' with a fresh start. See how he lost 33 percent body fat and lifts iron with a sense of urgency!
Date Added: Jun 5, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Zain Smiles In The Face Of Pain!
Larger boys called Zain a runt and smashed his pride to pieces. See how he got the last laugh and put years of hard work into a body destined for greatness!
Date Added: May 29, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Body By Marco
Marco was insecure in his pear-shaped body and tired of his troubled ego. He adjusted his mindset, found influential friends, and kissed his obese physique goodbye!
Date Added: May 21, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Under The Knife And Into A Fit Life!
Erik realized his weight was out of control when he struggled to walk the family dog. That spurned a lifestyle change that crossed into surgery and a new body!
Date Added: May 15, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Scoring Points By Losing Weight!
As a football lineman, Jordan had to be fat to do his job. When football ended, he saw an opening to become a different person. See how he lost 126 pounds in one year!
Date Added: May 8, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Massive Motivation!
Motivation eluded Elias when he needed it most, but when his health stabilized the Canuck focused his drive on lifting. Now his muscles pop out everywhere!
Date Added: May 1, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Right Attitude, Ripped Physique!
He embraced the jolly fat-guy mentality to get by, but Kurt's insecurities eventually surfaced. See how he emerged 92 pounds lighter and 100 times more confident!
Date Added: Apr 24, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Lifting Made Benny Bigger And Brighter!
Benny’s renovated his small frame with intense weight training exercises. The added muscle boosted his confidence and the healthy lifestyle improved his GPA!
Date Added: Apr 17, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Fitness Dreams Do Come True!
Weight problems held Matt back in several areas. It cost him a college baseball career and led to years of depression. See how he reclaimed his health and inspired thousands!
Date Added: Apr 10, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Fitness-Filled Future
Brad didn't see his weight as a problem until his father died of complications from obesity. When reality hit, the teen had a choice to potentially suffer the same fate or lose the weight.
Date Added: Apr 3, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Contest Ready By Lifting Heavy
Lifting became more than a hobby when Chris committed to compete in an NPC show with his girlfriend. As the bar took more weight, the fat came off to reveal his shredded physique!
Date Added: Mar 27, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Massive Muscle Expansion
Kyle shriveled to 140 pounds when a motorcycle crash put him in an upper-body cast. He regained mobility, lifted relentlessly for two years, and built 50 pounds of muscle!
Date Added: Mar 20, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Stripped Down And Built Up!
Drugs and alcohol ruined Seth's early college experience. He kicked his own ass for allowing it, lost 100 pounds in 10 months, and started over with a foundation of muscle!
Date Added: Mar 13, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Gains From Gethin
Body By Design opened Jesse's eyes to new ideas about training and nutrition. He compounded the newfound knowledge with Kris Gethin's Hardcore Trainer and got shredded!
Date Added: Mar 6, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Body Fat Cutback
Stian took control of his life after years of fast food sabotage. The South African rehabbed from two broken arms, lost 24 percent body fat, and competes at an elite level!
Date Added: Feb 27, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Triple Digit Shred
When the scale teetered at 300, Paul went into shock. He was trapped in a body incapable of normal function. See how he lost 112 pounds and uncovered shredded muscle!
Date Added: Feb 13, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Triple-Digit Fat Loss In One Year!
Working the night shift didn't help Cory's cause. His gym bag collected dust and his body fat went haywire. See how this former college football player stiff-armed fast food!
Date Added: Jan 30, 2013 -
Body Transformation: New Addiction To Muscle
Chuck doesn't need anyone to tell him how to fix his life. He binged on food after abusing alcohol, saw his reflection in the mirror, and reversed the damage by attacking the weights!
Date Added: Jan 23, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Bent, But Not Broken
Playing middle linebacker at the college level is brutal. John broke his neck playing football and spent two years recovering before he could pump iron again.
Date Added: Jan 16, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Unleashed The Beast
Olu wasn’t sure where fitness would take him. All he wanted to do was feel and look better. Apparently, he did something right because this guy has haters bowing at his feet!
Date Added: Jan 9, 2013 -
Body Transformation: Chett Stands 155 Pounds Lighter!
The scale scares Chett to death. He's seen it climb to 400 and vows to never see it again. It took him 18 months to lose 200 pounds and 10 years to reverse the damage with muscle.
Date Added: Jan 3, 2013 -
Body Transformation: From Stick To Brick
Nate was depressed as an early teen. His skinny frame looked unhealthy and the weight room intimidated him. See how he busted barriers and added 50 pounds of muscle!
Date Added: Dec 27, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Fear The Greer
Getting skinny to meet girls didn't work like Colt thought it would. He needed muscle and he knew it. See how he built tree-trunk legs and ascended to the top of the podium!
Date Added: Dec 19, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Buffer Ben
Alcohol abuse and unhealthy eating habits kept Ben from seeing his true potential. News that he was going to be a father motivated him to trade beer cans for dumbbells!
Date Added: Dec 12, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Everything To Gain
Injuries devastated Billy's soccer career in the U.S. He returned to Ireland and lived in depression for years until he found a renewed spark. See what made him return to glory!
Date Added: Dec 5, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Back In Black
Josh suffered a horrible string of luck that would have finished most people, but life didn't stay bad for long. He found the strength to pick himself up through fitness!
Date Added: Nov 28, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Kan-Do Attitude
Greg was the last person anyone expected to complete Kris Gethin's 12-Week Hardcore Trainer. He did with strong perseverance and an unwavering will to change!
Date Added: Nov 21, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Bona Fide Transformer
Chris was beaten down and discouraged from years of missing his own expectations. The former Marine found help from an IFBB pro and pledged to transform!
Date Added: Nov 14, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Better Shred Than Dead
His environment didn’t help his cause in the beginning, but Adam stood firmly by his goals and lost 65 pounds. His triumph propelled him to help others in need of fitness coaching!
Date Added: Nov 7, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Gethin Magic
James downed his last drink at midnight on New Year's Day and started his journey. He followed Kris Gethin's Trainer, became friends with Adam Gethin, and got ripped!
Date Added: Oct 31, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Coach Canole
Drew didn’t want to be a product of his environment. He rose above his surroundings and showed others how to live healthy. The best part: he’s just getting started!
Date Added: Oct 24, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Guided Growth
A personal trainer introduced Jordan to fitness and taught him the basics. As his intensity grew, Jordan started lifting with seasoned veterans who rounded out his weaknesses!
Date Added: Oct 17, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Next In Line
Watching his friends step on the competition stage was enough to propel Jacob into the weight room. He took the torch, got serious about nutrition, and built a powerful physique!
Date Added: Oct 10, 2012 -
Body Transformation: Lifting To Live
Bipolar II disorder and medication didn't give Anthony a chance at life. A medically approved diet and Kris Gethin's trainer were the answer to his lifelong problems!
Date Added: Oct 3, 2012 -
Body Transformation: This Is How It's Done!
Bodybuilding.com gave Zane the tools, confidence, and formula to create the I = CAN equation. He applied it to every challenge and accomplished things he thought were impossible.
Date Added: Sep 26, 2012