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    this is my current body. i aint doing no dreaming cause i aint willing to do shit else lol abs would be nice but i'm not willing to work for them so #dassit

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    Do we get to try the bodies out first, you know like a online mattress?
     
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    "Fitness is a beautiful thing... it is amazing what changing one's eating habits and adopting a physically fit lifestyle can do to your body... I feel and look like a completely different person .... like I tell everyone it's all possible just takes patience and persistence and you will achieve your goals"[​IMG]
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    Stocked up on a few new supplements, protein and energy bars. :rejoice:

    Also grabbed a couple new pairs of running kicks (my old joints were workhorses but beat down). :youngsabu:

    My new sedentary work schedule gonna be lucrative but also torture over the next few months so gotta stay active and focused.

    Gym in the evenings, I guess. That's when most of the eye candy works out anyway. reallynow :babylawd::banderas:
     
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    I realized I was fat in the first grade. My teacher asked the class to share what we loved most. While my classmates shared their love for their parents, pets, favorite toys or siblings, I wanted to profess something different. I had a crush on the prettiest girl in class, and I had found the courage to let her and others know it.

    I walked to the front of the classroom with my head held high.

    “I love Dee because she is the prettiest and smartest girl in class.”

    “Eww!” Dee responded. “I don’t like you! You’re fat, and your titties are bigger than mine!”

    The class erupted with laughter; my eyes filled with tears. My classmates called me “titty boy” as I walked back to my desk, arms folded over my chest and head dangled in shame and defeat. My teacher quickly gained control of the class, but the damage was already done. That day, I realized I was different. That day changed my life and created a monster ― one that despised and hated his body for the way it looked.

    Day-to-day life as a fat person is about overcompensating or camouflaging yourself so that you don’t stand out as the fattest person in the room. I avoided going swimming simply to avoid taking off my shirt in front of anyone. Clothes and shoes became my talking points. And when that didn’t work, I became the class clown, making people laugh — sometimes at my own expense — to deflect conversations or haggling from others about my weight and breasts.

    And since learning that I have man boobs, clinically known as gynecomastia, I’ve had to fight bullies — literally — to protect myself.

    Others’ perceptions of me damaged my psyche. I believed that being fat meant I was worthless. I felt like my thoughts, feelings and emotions were invalid ― I was fat, and it was my fault.

    Like countless people, I had a tumultuous affair with my weight, body image and attempts at weight loss. Despite finding success with weight loss at certain points of my life, I was left with man boobs. I still viewed myself as a failure; my extreme weight-loss efforts didn’t translate to what I saw in the mirror. After all, my new body wasn’t one worthy of a Men’s Health cover.

    I spiraled out of control, losing the glimmer of confidence I was building. I gained weight, repeating the vicious cycle again. Each time I repeated this process, I didn’t feel good enough for society — or even myself.

    My turning point surfaced during a doctor’s visit. In 2012, I found myself sitting in a doctor’s office weighing nearly 400 pounds, anxiously awaiting my doctor’s prognosis regarding a hip injury. He groaned.

    “Mr. Evans, I know why you’re in pain. You’re fat. You need to start walking and lose weight, or you’re going to die.”

    Absorbing my doctor’s response, feeling angry and embarrassed that he had called me fat, I responded, “Screw walking. I’ll run a marathon.”

    My doctor chuckled. “That’s the stupidest thing I’ve heard in all my years practicing medicine.”

    For a moment, I revisited first grade. I’d been told I was fat all my life. Now this doctor, a medical professional, had the audacity to laugh at me, exclaiming that running a marathon at my current weight was impossible. His response pissed me off. It pushed me to purchase some running shoes, train for a marathon and birth my blog, 300 Pounds and Running.

    When I started running, I felt uncomfortable in my skin. Negative thoughts flooded my mind as my body moved on the pavement. I had this overwhelming feeling that people were silently judging me and giving me weird looks as my body shuffled through runs. Imposter syndrome shadowed my thoughts when someone ran faster on the treadmill next to me or when I felt like I was moving like a lumbering fool. I felt like I didn’t belong to this elite club, even though I knew it was accessible to everyone.

    It wasn’t until after I ran my first race that my self-confidence started to form. Something about the race environment awakened parts of me I didn’t know existed. When I crossed the finish line, I was euphoric with empowerment. I felt unstoppable, finally acknowledging my body’s strength. This feeling couldn’t be reduced by any negative comment, so I completed more races, proving to myself that I could do anything, regardless of my size.

    The first year after encountering that doctor, I lost nearly 100 pounds and completed over 15 races, including a marathon in my hometown of Detroit. I became the before and after picture that everyone wanted.

    With the exception of my man boobs.

    The dual relationship with my body still existed. In some ways, I was proud of my physical performance, but I still hated my reflection.

    In 2014, I found myself battling a new hurdle. I had two car accidents that sidelined me for a couple of years, and I gained back every pound — plus more. When I was cleared to run again, I was urged to begin another weight-loss journey. But the pressure from my peers bothered me much more this time. In the past, weight loss had been my primary source of inspiration, but this time, I wanted to focus more on my newfound love ― running.

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    Focusing on weight loss put me in a vicious cycle and a horrible headspace. But when I solely focused on being the best athlete I could be, everything changed. As I ran more races, I felt more powerful in my skin, exuding confidence in myself and my body. Each time I crossed the finish line, I felt unstoppable.

    This resolve didn’t sit well with my friends, family or some of the followers of my blog who knew me prior to my injury. From every direction, I was instructed to lose weight. I realized that larger bodies are forced into a box. When fat bodies are active, people assume they are being active only to lose weight. When people discover those fat bodies are not trying to lose weight but are simply trying to be active, they shame those fat bodies for not fitting societal norms.

    Even with the rise of the women-driven body positivity (BoPo) movement, my concerns as a man were still not covered. I felt left out of the conversation. Traditional American masculinity does not permit men to admit their physiques are less than ideal. I wondered what would happen if men felt safe enough to be open about their insecurities without fear of violating the unspoken rules of masculinity. Would we do better at accepting our bodies’ flaws? By doing so, could we get closer to acknowledging the many ways to be healthy?

    Frankly, I didn’t have the answers to these questions. My only solution was to try this approach for myself. What could I lose? All my life, I tried to overcompensate and camouflage my man boobs, yet I was still subject to harassment. What if, for a change, I celebrated my body instead of despising it?

    So I took off my shirt, grabbed my phone and snapped a selfie. Without thinking twice, I posted the picture on Instagram. I would celebrate what my body could do.

    While most of the comments were positive rather than negative, I wasn’t searching for anyone’s validation. Having enough courage to post a topless picture on Instagram was good enough for me.

    Many men reached out to share their stories of feeling inadequate. They told me they wouldn’t have the courage to do to the same as I did.

    Gathering inspiration from ESPN’s “The Body Issue,” I took my topless photos to the next level. While I loved seeing the empowering visuals of athletes’ bodies, I didn’t see an image that represented me: a fat runner. Not to discredit amazing athletes like Prince Fielder and Vince Wilfork, but I didn’t see anything outside of the box.

    Sports like football and even baseball celebrate larger male bodies but running is not one of those sports. As a fat marathoner, I wanted an outlet to show there’s no one form a marathoner should take. So I did a nude photo shoot with Shoog McDaniel, a BoPo photographer who pushes the boundaries of the fat acceptance and BoPo movement through art. I also worked with renowned body painter and artist Trina Merry.

    Outside of celebrating my man boobs with such grandeur, I felt like it was dynamic to show vulnerability from a straight male perspective. I was given an opportunity to embrace layers of myself by transforming my body into art and allowing it to be free. Metaphorically, I crossed another finish line for the first time.

    To some, this may not be much. To others, perhaps it may be too much. I took a risk by exposing myself ― a man who spent his whole life camouflaging himself. Posing nude was necessary; it stripped away all of the toxic masculinity bullshit of how a man should look — and act.

    I found healing through art. Through these forms of expression — running and artistic nudes — I have come no longer to see my body as something disgusting but, instead, as something beautiful and strong. I am just doing my thing, without restriction.

    When I shared my pictures from my photo shoots on Instagram, I received a bit of hate, but I also received love. The fat-shamers said I was promoting obesity and that my body was disgusting. Some people sent me DMs and emails; others resorted to creating threads on forums discussing their hatred for fat people. With my newfound confidence, I’m unbothered by people who sit behind a keyboard, spewing hate about someone they don’t know and will never meet.

    Let’s face it: Men don’t face the same unrealistic expectations as women, but we still feel pressure to obtain the perfect body. What was the last superhero movie you saw with a plus-size lead? Men’s publications still focus mainly on hypermasculine things like hard bodies, washboard abs and sex. These images of masculinity, coupled with traditional values of stoicism and self-reliance, are causing a growth in eating disorders and body dysmorphia in young men.

    I just want to see men celebrate their bodies and the great things they can do. This 354-pound body can run marathons, complete Tough Mudders and do anything else I put my mind to. I probably won’t grace the cover of Men’s Health or ESPN’s “The Body Issue.” That’s fine by me. I take joy in celebrating myself.

    However, I don’t feel like there are safe spaces for men to celebrate themselves. Men need space to eliminate the bullshit of toxic masculinity around like-minded individuals, without fear of repercussion from being that vulnerable. So, what can we do to start creating a space like this for men?

    First, men, believe you are worthy. Period. Sometimes, you just need someone to affirm the things that are going on with you. Let me be first to say it. You. Are. Worthy. You belong!

    Second, focus on what your body can do, instead of what it looks like. I am living proof that you can run a marathon weighing over 300 pounds. That’s something to celebrate, even if the media won’t celebrate with me. And even if you cannot fathom running a marathon, maybe your celebration comes in the form of a 5K or a mile. Maybe even cycling, weightlifting or hiking. Slow progress is still progress.

    Remind yourself that media-portrayed body images aren’t realistic images of or for everyone. Unfortunately, the media showcases unrealistic standards and misrepresents the average physique — and that includes male bodies. It’s OK to challenge the pictures you see surfacing on your screen. Confidence should be built in you and your efforts, not in the opinions of others.

    Above all, it’s OK to be vulnerable. It doesn’t endanger your masculinity. Sharing our experiences, both negative and positive, is the first step to healing and growth. It takes a different kind of man to be vulnerable. Vulnerability is just another form of strength.

    Nothing is wrong with showcasing weight-loss journeys or finding joy in your before and after pictures; they might inspire someone to get off the couch. But when they are all you promote and when your content lacks diversity, you are contributing to the problem.

    Let’s do better.

    Let’s work to create spaces that celebrate men for who they are ― man boobs and all.

    Martinus Evans is a marathon runner, author, run coach and award-winning speaker who helps plus-size individuals be active without the pressure of weight loss. He is also the host of the “300 Pounds and Running” podcast and the “Long Run With Martinus and Latoya” podcast on the 300 Pounds and Running Podcast Network. His story has been featured in Runner’s World and Livestrong. If you’re looking for a place to start your journey to better health, sign up for his free tips at 300poundsandrunning.com.

    Do you have a compelling personal story you’d like to see published on HuffPost? Find out what we’re looking for here and send us a pitch!

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    I Finally Decided To Show The World My ‘Man Boobs.’ Here’s How It Changed My Life. | HuffPost
     
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    Summer starts on June 20th, we still have plenty of time fellas! :salute:

     
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    Here's an interview with him: Transformations Series: Zac Willis

    As a multi-sport college athlete, Zac Willis had always been on a strict exercise schedule, though his transition to a full-time job after graduation lead to less time for exercise, a poor diet, and a significant gain in weight.

    After deciding to make drastic changes to both his diet and exercise routines, Zac went from being 70 pounds heavier than he had ever been to competing in the NPC bodybuilding circuit today. Zac’s inspirational story is the latest in our 6 Pack Fitness Transformations Series.

    Zac, a 25-year-old native of Roanoke, Virginia, had always been athletic and dedicated himself to basketball, football, baseball, and track. However, upon graduating from college, Zac found less time for exercise and developed poor eating habits.

    “After I graduated from college, I had some trouble adapting when I went from being a student athlete to working a full-time job,” Willis said. “I had less time, but more disposable income in my hands, so that combination kind of lead to a lot of poor, unhealthy eating habits.”

    Zac’s new lifestyle not only took a toll on his physical appearance, but he also dealt with depression, low self esteem, and low energy levels as his weight rose. However, one day upon looking in the mirror, Zac decided it was time for a change.

    “One day, I literally just woke up and looked in the mirror, and it was at that point that I realized that I was probably 60 to 70 pounds heavier than I’ve ever been in my life,” Willis said.

    Zac said he started out by setting realistic goals for himself and taking it one step at a time. He first started making it a routine to get to the gym multiple times a week, and started becoming more conscious of his diet shortly after.

    “The first step for me was to just get into a routine and get in the habit of going to the gym a few times a week,” Willis said. “Once I got that down, I started trying to make better eating decisions. My diet wasn’t necessarily strict, but I was at least conscious of what I was eating.”

    “I felt like as I was making these small steps, I knew I was getting maintainable results. I think a lot of people try to do too much too soon, and they can’t maintain that. That’s where you’ll see that weight fluctuation or that bounce-back.”

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    As Zac began to lose weight, his goals started to change when he found a passion in bodybuilding. Immediately drawn to pushing his body to its limit, Zac started to work with a nutritionist to get even more serious about his diet.

    “The diet was definitely the most important part for me,” Willis said. “Even when I was playing multiple sports, I never really understood how key your diet is.”

    Having recognized the importance of his diet for bodybuilding, Zac decided to invest in two 6 Pack Fitness Backpacks to help him regulate his diet. Zac’s new Expedition 300 and Expedition 500 allowed him to easily transfer meals during his daily commute to work.

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    “Instead of having to put Tupperware in five bags that weren’t even keeping my food cold, I had a lunchbox that came with its own measuring tool for my food and it kept everything cool,” Willis said. “Not only that, I could fit in my gym clothes and my laptop for work. It made life a lot more convenient.”

    Throughout 2014, Zac dedicated himself to competing in various NPC competitions, placing 2nd at the 2014 Europa Games in Dallas and making the top 10 at the Texas Shredder Classic. However, Zac is still setting new goals for himself in 2015 and hopes to take it up a notch at competitions this year.

    “At first, I was more concerned about what I weighed and my body fat percentage,” Willis said. “Now, my goals are more so competition goals. This year, I want to win an overall title and place top five in a national show. My goals are a little different this year because I’ve gotten to the point where I’m happy with my physical appearance, but now it’s about pushing myself even further.”

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    Today, Zac maintains a rigid diet using his 6 Pack backpacks, and also dedicates about two hours to exercise for six days of each week. Though his routine today is strict, he advises others trying to lose weight or gain muscle to take it one step at a time.

    “My biggest recommendation would be to make realistic goals. You’re not going to go from 300 pounds to having six-pack abs in two months,” Willis said. “You have to break your goals down. If you sit there and only look at what you want your final results to be when you’re first starting, that can be a little overwhelming and frustrating. Once you kind of recognize your small successes, they can really be motivating.”

    In 2015, Zac plans to compete in the Arnold Amateur, Houston’s Phil Heath Classic, and the Junior Nationals in Chicago, and hopes to eventually become an IFBB Pro. That’s quite the transformation from where Zac was two years ago.
     
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    Pierre Abena-

    His lean muscle and tall frame are more in line with my actual body type.

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    Where I need to be...
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    Maybe they do it at home or they think it not manly, but I see so many gym wolves/foxes never accompanying their weightlifting/workout with stretching...and proper stretching at that. So this is for the gym junkies here at CA who spend a little too much time "pumping iron" to make those gains and not enough time stretching to prevent injuries. Hope this helps someone!

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    5. Hips & Upper Legs (for my fellow bottoms)
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    c) Advanced



    6. Lower Legs & Feet



     
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    WOW came across this guy today!
     
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    Zac Willis, 25 years old, transformation over 2 years, he was already a multi-sport athlete on a super strict diet.

     
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    Fortunately I'm an ectomorph so It wouldn't be incredibly difficult to achieve this goal because I don't have anything to lose. I only have to gain some weight and shred it out.

    Unfortunately I'm also a LAZO - morph (aka lazy as fuck) so I have been the same size for the last 20 years since high school.

    But no longer, Im ready to look like a grown, sexy, lean man, like below.....:steviej:



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    Christopher Hudspeth from Buzzfeed trains like MBJ....this time. He's done Zac Efron's as well.

    Now I am low key side eying this thing because he's already in pretty good above average shape. 30-60 days of him working out and watching his diet would put him right up there with some mid tier IG thirst traps we all love.

    However, I can't hate.

    This man looked good beforehand. If I put down the Oreo for a month plus 3 years, I could look like this.



    You can read the article that goes with the video here.

    Also, his trainer Corey Calliet...:feedme::whew::whoo:reallynow
     
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    The fruitless quest for a “perfect” body isn’t unique to women, though based on the body image conversations we tend to hear, it’s easy to think so.

    Rather than obsess over attaining thinness, however, men are more likely than women to consider themselves underweight, and focus on getting more muscle tone, studies suggest. But there is a range of expectations for what a “masculine” body should look like — and negative associations with the ones that fall short. One study found that men linked being fat with “weakness of will,” while being lean and muscular was associated with “feelings of confidence and power in social situations.”

    According to mental health experts, men may have a harder time accessing communication tools to express their insecurities and work through them. While there’s recently been more cultural celebration of a diverse range of body types for men and women, for men to communicate openly about body concerns still carries a stigma.

    “No one can tell I have a belly when my shirt is on, so I feel like I’m exposing a secret when my shirt comes off.”



    In an effort to demonstrate that men of all ages and sizes struggle with body image, HuffPost photographed 19 men, from those in their 20s to their 60s, without their shirts and spoke candidly with them about their body hang-ups.

    Spoiler alert: Men have body insecurities, too, and that’s nothing to be ashamed of.

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    “I feel comfortable and free when shirtless. I feel that my body is a form of art. There are some areas I wish to improve upon, but I definitely love my body type.”

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    “I’m OK with my body now. I’m still aware of where I can improve and personal ‘imperfections,’ but for the most part, I’m OK. [My friends and I] mostly talk about how we need to tighten up and get in the gym.”

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    “I always felt like I was inadequate. Lately, working [in media] has made me more comfortable in my own two shoes than any other time in my life. I have no idea why, but it seems learning about these spaces and ideas helps. With women I [discuss body image]. They’re always quite fruitful. With men, on the other hand, I avoid these discussions as men are constantly trying to avoid looking weak. It sucks.”

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    “I’m usually pretty fine without my shirt off, because I learned how to position myself about things I’m insecure about. My feelings haven’t changed about my body — I’ve always been pretty comfortable. Although I have realized I have to workout these days to maintain the same shape.”



    Click HERE to see the other 15 men: 19 Men Go Shirtless And Share Their Body Image Struggles



    Read the whole post here.
     
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    About to hit the gym consistently again but I gotta see all the unfunny memes from Gym Rats making fun of ppl crowding the gym to work out as a New Year's Resolution...

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    True, they've been going all year, but why come most of them don't look like it?

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    I say we stop making fun of ppl trying to better themselves and instead we encourage each other to not eat whole pizzas in one sitting.

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    Ok I'll play. I really admire Pierre Vuala's physique. That would my ideal if I could just transform myself overnight.
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    Even though were about the same height. I recognize that's not realistic. Not in the short term anyway.
     
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    Yeah but I'm just nasty.
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    Consistency is key, once you have the "life ruitine down" then it becomes easier. After you found consistency food management would be the next critical area. There are youtubers you can follow that break that aspect down better than I can , links below

    FITNESSSS!!!!!!! : video below on what is fitness




    remember record record record, have a log book, cheap cheap prep school note book, record your workout, your weight and food you eat. everyday.

    THIS IS THE BEST METHOD FOR ACHIEVING YOUR GOAL>>>>>> ONLY METHOD



    FOOD!!!!!!! most critical
    in fact weight loss / fitness is 70% food and 30% exercise.

    calculating how much calories to eat to eat


    he brakes it down further here, this can be watched later:

    part 1


    part 2

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_763800&feature=iv&src_vid=86irqiY7lpk&v=fa1DOQ2r5MQ
    same dude's channel : good recipes with calorie and machro - nutrient breakdown for each meal.

    leanbodylifestyle

    his old channel:

    leanbodylifestyle

    BUILDING MUSCLE

    the only way to build muscle is the bulk what is that , calorie surplus. : as seen in these:

    AVERAGE JOE BULK



    BODY BUILDER BULK:




    LOSING WEIGHT / looking RIPT
    caloric deficit.... ( energy in {food} is less than energy out {exercise} )

    from what you have recorded in your LOG BOOK reduce this amount by 500 calories a day.

    REMEMBER 3500 calories (500 calories X 7 days a week) is 1 pound . This is the recommended weight loss for a person.

    as seen in the FOOOOOD SECTION ABOVE!!!!!!


    Cheat meal

    Every now and then...... treat yourself to a cheat meal/ or for some cheat day. these vary from person to person but everyone needs a break from dieting as seen below

    The good guy lol.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbGg4RDZx78

    FUNNY VERSION

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LygP1h9GH-M
    Body builder 1 lol

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE7YlUm4u0I


    CARDIO!!!!!! what is it Used for
    when do you need cardio:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxuU8862U54#at=97
    Cardio does not build muscle it is a tool to increase your energy output, to put yourself further in a caloric deficit. video below

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5K8qh4cIgc

    best time for cardio :

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zYKd-6NodQ

    WORKOUT CHANNELS

    TWIN MUSCLE WORKOUTS:

    funny and informative they have 3 channels 1 for jokes, one on fasting and the last for workouts

    channel 1


    http://www.youtube.com/user/twinmuscleworkout

    channel 2 intermittent fasting (this is a eating guide, not for everybody)

    http://www.youtube.com/user/fastingtwins?feature=watch

    channel 3 ;} funny stuff

    http://www.youtube.com/user/askhodgetwins



    MATTHEW OGUS - Legends of Aesthetics

    good channel for bodybuilding know how

    Matt Ogus

    body building know how channel

    Physiques OF GREATNESS




    THE BEST WORKOUT CHANNEL:

    they good for workouts and training..... watch all of there stuff good knowledge as well as workout tips and programs

    PhysiquesOfGreatness .
    PUMP CHASERS (NEW CHANNEL)
    PumpChasers

    FURIOUS PETE

    Good stuff on this one motivational and some workout and food stuff

    Furious Pete

    his motivational video

    120lbs (Anorexia) to 230lbs Transformation Story | Furious Pete

    ELLIOT ......

    excellent know how on the body and bodybuilding although he is a power lifer, which is fundamentally different to a degree.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/strengthcamp/videos

    GOOD LUCK
     
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    For my reality body he is my motivation.
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    Feel like this is as close as I'll get sometimes:
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    I have been thinking.. "what is this chick thinking about?" since the Genesis lolololol! I'm dying crine!
     
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    You can even just start a walking program. Begin with cardio then get to weights. Make sure you do weight lifting because it accelerates the fat burning process! Better than doing cardio alone. But no matter what, get moving! It doesn't have to be gym. You can walk, run, swim, dance, it just doesn't matter. Get moving and also watch what you eat.

    A huge part of the fitness process is finding your why. If it is to impress a boy or to just be a THOT on IG, that motivation will not stand the test of time. My motivation was to reinvent myself after a dark season in my life. That pushed me and I worked my @$$ off. I am 5'11" and was 220 in January 2015. By mid-May 2015, I was 187! I did weights and cardio with a personal trainer's help. I negotiated the hourly rate from $60/hr to $30/hr. You can always negotiate! I am now fluctuating between 181 and 185 pounds in graduate school so I am fine with that. My main goal now is to keep my weight down and keep my lean muscle gains. After graduate school if that is when my six pack comes, I'm good with that!

    YOU CAN DO IT! it is up to YOU! Find your why!
     
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    Sorry, @ControlledXaos cant co-sign. Not body shaming, but bruh could stand to lose some poundage without making it a cultural/political issue (as could I).

    I think it’s a middle line: be the HEALTHIEST, FITTEST you can be at whatever body weight / type / size that DNA/God made you to be in your optimal state, THEN accept it and what’s left over. Don’t just accept current conditions and make excuses for lack of effort to try to beat/avoid obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. For example, I was always bigger and taller then other kids growing, but there was definitely a difference between healthy big/tall me and unhealthy big/tall me (think Charles Barkley now and when he was at his fittest NBA size). Or Melissa McCarthy when her show “Mike and Mollie” started and the weight loss after she started film. She’s still a big lady, but now a healthy big lady.
     
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    You know damn-well buzzfeed picked up the tab/cut a deal with the trainer hahaha. It's good publicity for him.

    I hope oh dude stuck with some of the workout. Maybe not the whole thing to the max but at least a good portion and intensity. He looks good even after only 30 days.

    I wish I had the time and money to fully throw myself into fitness the way I want to
     
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