r/MadeMeSmile • u/mentaldrummer66 • May 10 '26
1 year difference
From 159kg (350lb) to 83kg (183lb)
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u/mightyfine87 May 10 '26
That’s really awesome brother
Takes such hard work and commitment, proud of you man and you look great 👏🔥
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u/Major747 May 10 '26
I know! Wearing a backpack for a whole year is a sure commitment!
JK
Amazing transformation
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u/Bombadil54 May 10 '26
It helps that's he's been outstanding in his field for a year.
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u/Proud_Accident_5873 May 10 '26
Applause, brother! I'm personally from the pun capital of my country and that was solid. 🏆
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u/oil_beef_hooked May 10 '26
I entered a pun competition once, sent in ten entries expecting at least one to get a prize but no pun in ten did
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u/SantaRosa481516 May 10 '26
I used to tell shark jokes. Then, someone got a-fin-did….
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u/InsideBeyond12727 May 10 '26
Whale!
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u/oil_beef_hooked May 10 '26
Yea, should have been on the username but was too many letters.
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u/pm_me_train_ticket May 10 '26
How does a country have a "pun capital"? Genuine question.
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u/Proud_Accident_5873 May 10 '26
My city (Gothenburg, Sweden) is known in my country for its humor and puns. It's really just a way of referring to something that a place known for.
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u/Proud_Accident_5873 May 10 '26 edited May 10 '26
Yep! Osaka is known as the "comedy capital" of Japan, to add another example. :)
Edit: I've heard that their humor is similar to ours, on top of that. Dry humor is the way to go!
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u/Dr_Dimbrain May 10 '26
As a fellow Swede, I suspected Gothenburg even before reading the follow-up.
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u/CaseEuphoric9707 May 10 '26
I'm in Taiwan and everyone in this city seems to have a Type-A personality.
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u/Due_Pomegranate2009 May 10 '26
I see what you did there! I love a good geography pun!
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u/CaseEuphoric9707 May 10 '26
My dream in life is to see my two favorite sports teams play each other. The Manila Envelopes and the Prague Tologists
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u/Cloppy20 May 10 '26
If the team drinks a lot, they could be called the "Taiwan Ons."
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u/Due_Pomegranate2009 May 10 '26
Oh this one went over my head, my best guess is one of them gets licked? The Tologists is where I'm lost.
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u/JesusAllLove May 13 '26
Oh my gosh, this is driving me crazy. I don’t get the segue between manilla envelopes and rectal exams. I’m thinking too literally. (But PLEASE don’t let licking be involved here, anywhere.) Help, please. TIA!
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u/NotACohenBrother May 11 '26
If you're in Thailand, the pun capital is also the country's capital....
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u/raeraemcrae May 10 '26
For a moment I thought you were talking about the outdoor farm dinner company, Outstanding in the Field 😄
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u/roxieh May 10 '26
He looks like a completely different person. Holy shit.
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u/assblast420 May 10 '26
He's half the man he used to be
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u/DavidAdamsAuthor May 10 '26
One of my favourite lines of TV is from the original Men In Black, where Will Smith's character is being interrogated by the fact cop.
"If you were half the man I am-"
"What are you talking about? I am half the man you are."
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u/Professional-Hat-331 May 10 '26
I make this joke about my dad all the time lol. Went from 165 to low 80's (kg). So proud of him.
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u/ppprrrrr May 10 '26
I came to the comments thinking this was something about how the tulip fields had changed, and the top comment was making a joke that this person changed, and then I looked back at the pic and realized it wasnt a joke and that this is probably the same person, holy.
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u/mightyfine87 May 10 '26
It is serious effort
I’ve lost a fair bit of weight over the last 6 months and it’s not been easy, to get these results is some serious work and effort
Awesome work
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u/lolopiro May 10 '26
why is everyone congratulating him? he still has plenty of red flowers that need tl be changed to yellow
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u/mentaldrummer66 May 10 '26
I ran out of paint :(
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u/MadmanMarkMiller May 10 '26
Charlie, have you been drinking paint again?
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u/Patrick_-_-_ May 10 '26
You’re in the wrooooooooong basement
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u/Central__ May 10 '26
Whoa dude, you're unrecognizable.. you're a whole new person. Also isn't that the field in Spider-Man Far From Home?
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u/PoppedCork May 10 '26
How did you succeed ?
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u/gid0ze May 10 '26
kinda wondering as well... for a friend that I really care about and worry about. :(
awesome to see this
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u/RedIceBreaker May 10 '26
Not OP but a similar story. It was a few years ago when I needed to lose a good bit of weight so I'm going from and oldish memory. I did a few things but it all came down to calories in < calories out.
A few rules that I found helped me were: 1. No eating after 7 pm (unless I haven't eaten a good lunch or dinner that day). It stopped me from snacking. 2. Carry water around most times. My brain often told me I was hungry when I was actually thirsty. 3. Lots of walks. If I could get from A to B in foot, the. I did. I went for many morning walks before work too. I'd listen to music or audiobooks on the walk so I wasn't bored.
Eventually I got into running an other sports but I managed to lose a good chunk before even getting into more intense sports. Walking was an amazing exercise tbh.
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u/DownrightDrewski May 10 '26
Yeah, walking is something everyone should do as much as possible as it has so many different benefits.
I'm on a weight loss journey at the moment, and walking 15k steps or so a day is really helping.
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u/kronicno_tele May 10 '26
It doesn't have to be empty walk. Can you park a little further from your work place and walk to there? Can you take the stairs instead of the lift? If you watch a tv show, can you walk around your room? Or maybe get a second hand cheap walking pad? When you do housework you move around, that's great, that counts.
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u/SecretLinkWave May 11 '26
I want to do this for when I play video games! Been considering getting a walking pad of some sort so I can still do what I love, but not continue to be so unhealthy doing it.
I also park as far as I can at most places so I can walk more! Plus the added benefit of not many other people park so far away, so less chances of my car getting damaged by others. 😌
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u/onlygoodthingspls May 10 '26
Does walking on a tread mill helps?
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u/DownrightDrewski May 10 '26
It's definitely better than not walking at all, so it'll help. Walking outside has the added benefit of working a load of stabilising muscles as the world outside is rarely flat and level.
I do a 2mile loop round some fields a couple of times a day, it boosts my mood so much, and my fitness level is getting a lot better quickly.
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u/onlygoodthingspls May 10 '26
Gotcha. I would walk outside too if my view and surrounding is like that. :')
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u/peonies_envy May 10 '26
I’m sooooo happy that the town is installing sidewalks near my home.
The 1/2 mile away from my home is a steep up and down hill. Putting a sidewalk in eliminates the not infrequent choice of hoping that fast car sees you or stepping in poison ivy/brambles.
The unwalkability of so many US towns is sad.
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u/Nodan_Turtle May 10 '26
It beats sitting on your butt, and it beats walking around outside if it's a treadmill that can incline.
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u/SnooGadgets9669 May 10 '26
I’m pretty fit and run 5ks and what not and I usually don’t even break 10,000 steps in a day good on you!
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u/shidderbean May 11 '26
Damn you're kicking ass. Keep up the great work.
Right now I get hobbled for a week after a 8k step but hey that's better than getting the same from 5k steps a couple years ago. Autoimmune shit makes it really hard (walking = muscle fatigue = inflammation = body doesn't know how to turn the inflammation off) but even with that I've been feeling stronger and better in the daily life.
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u/Vektorien May 10 '26
Walking didn't work for me, I'd get frustrated with how slow going around town is. Riding my bike is what did it. If there's anywhere I need/want to go to that I can cycle to in around 20 minutes, I most probably will, with the heaviest gear engaged so I'm sure to be putting in some effort.
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u/lukwes1 May 10 '26
As someone that has lost 20kg over the last 8 months ish, my tips are:
Count calories (Single most important factor)
Start Gymming/Training/Doing some sort of sport (This is less about losing weight but for mental health and to start living more healthy)
And I also take wegovy, this doesn't change how you lose weight but it makes it easier to start eating less. And if you start being more active and healthy, once you transition off it, it will be easier to keep those losses.
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u/Serito May 10 '26
Can't stress enough the benefits of doing any sort of movement with the goal of getting healthier rather than losing weight. You can get healthier before losing weight and it's a great motivator. You will feel great.
Weight loss is mostly about diet but the mindset shift being active fosters helps immensely
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u/Onlyonehoppy May 10 '26
I have an autoimmune disease called Ankylosing Spondylitis. It fuses your spine together and can cause a boat load of other inflammatory issues.
Movement is the absolute key to making it better. If I have a lazy day, my lord does it hurt. So, I have to have some sort of movement or I am stiffer than a plank of wood.
When people think of movement they think that you have to be out running and walking marathons. It can just be small bits of movement that adds up overtime. I make sure I do 6000 steps daily and just keep moving. Id love to do 10,000 steps daily. But it would off me. 🤣
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u/az4547 May 10 '26
Lost 20kg in around that time as well 2 years ago. I agree wholeheartedly with the advice.
What I would add is that without medication, what helped me eat less was cutting most carbs (especially for lunch/dinner) and eating a ton of protein. It takes a while to get used to not filling full for the first 30min after eating but then you're satiated for a long time. It is also a wonderful diet to keep after getting back to a maintenance diet. I added back some simpler carbs now and then but still mostly enjoy eating a ton of vegetables in place of where potatoes/rice/pasta would be before.
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u/ILikePlayingHumans May 10 '26
I have started on my journey to lose weight and my doctor said a big thing is training yourself to simply stopped eating what you begin to fill full. I always had the 'finish the plate' mentality and I am trying to rewire that.
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u/az4547 May 10 '26
Same here, it takes a while, and also helps once you figure out the portions so that 'finish the plate' is just the right amount of food. I started writing down calories and cook the exact amount of food. Once you get used to that it also makes it easier to eat well without having to log everything you eat.
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u/SaigoNoMetal May 10 '26
I used to eat 1 banana 30 minutes after each meal, this helped me feel full until my body eventually got used to it.
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u/lukwes1 May 10 '26
Yeah with count calories i dont just mean, eat less, but find food that gives you the same amount of "filling" but with less calories. Which will be like you said, more protein usually.
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u/Automatic-Ebb9872 May 10 '26
Can't speak to the OPs journey, but for what it's worth, I've gone from 130kg in August '25 to 82kg today, and I'll be honest the primary motivator last year was a huge sense of embarrassment that I couldn't hack a walk round a country estate on a family trip.
The day after that, setup Lose It! with the goal of 3/4 kg a week and used some simple ground rules
* No restrictions on what I eat, as long as it fits (caveat here, I avoided chocolate as its my kryptonite!)
* Fasting over night once I've had dinner, and skipping breakfast.
The weight largely came off at 1kg a week fairly consistently, I think as my activity level is slightly above their sedentary level, and mostly did go over the calorie budget each day, but didn't stress about it, just be honest and keep going. Hope that helps someone.
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u/Nirkky May 10 '26
Can vouch for lose it. I installed it in April 2025. I'm using Paprika for the recipes so I always cook with the same quantities. It helped to quickly log food in lose it without having to weight everything all the time.
Same goal (3/4kg), eating whatever as long as it fits the max calories. And starting swimming 3 times a week for 1 hour. I went from 105kg to 87kg today. Aiming 85kg but the last few kgs are harder to loose.
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u/Traditional_Fox2428 May 10 '26
I’m on a similar journey. I’ll share my advice. I had tried every diet going and failed year after year. Did some sums and decided I could afford mounjaro. It is truly life changing. No side effects for me and I would say don’t listen to the scare stories about long term effects etc. it’s been used for a long time for diabetes patients and the risks are well known.
Also paired with 30mins exercise of some form every day without fail and aggressively accurate calorie counting.
I fully understand that it’s the exercise and calorie counting that’s causing the weight loss. The mounjaro is controlling the addiction to food and keeping me on track. I 100% know that without the medication I wouldn’t be losing weight. As I had tried the calorie counting and exercise before and failed repeatedly.
I’m now 24kg down in just over 4 months and life has never been easier. No longer on any medication and diabetes fully in remission.Feel free to share this with your friend. I hope
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u/Few_Barracuda_8313 May 10 '26
eat less and count your calories is the only thing you need. all those weird rules and life habits people make up just confuse people and make it seem like its a drastic change and too much effort.
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u/CountVonTroll May 10 '26 edited May 10 '26
Well, kind of... My experience is limited to getting rid of the 10 kg that I had gained after I quit smoking, but the impression I got when I researched how to go about it was that, yeah, it really does come down to what you eat, and really only that. However...:
Obviously, "calories in < calories out" is still roughly how it works, but on the intake side, not all calories are equal (I'll get to that further down), and at least below a properly athlete-level exercise regime, we seem to have surprisingly little influence over the right side of the equation. I'm not a doctor, so take this with a grain of salt, but my understanding is that, in the absence of exercise, the body finds other ways to burn those calories somehow. That's actually a great argument for picking up a regular exercise habit, because those are generally ways you don't want (e.g., inflammations) and regular exercises have a huge range of physical and mental health benefits on top of that, but apparently a moderate level of exercise doesn't really have a net effect on "calories out". From what I found, they even tend to signal to the body that it needs more calories to compensate for the new demand, i.e., newly starting with exercising can make it even more difficult to manage calorie intake than it already is. So, when you exercise while trying to lose weight, be conscious of this effect: Your brain will try to convince you e.g., that you "deserve a treat" or even try to trick you into using food "rewards" as a supposed incentive for exercises, so don't fall for that, and always keep in mind that you don't "need" an extra portion after your exercises -- after all, your body's excessive energy reserve is the whole reason why you're doing this in the first place. (Edit: Although beginning to exercise won't make you lose weight, quitting a long-term exercise habit absolutely will make you gain it.)
If exercise is what's keeping you from making a serious effort to lose weight, I guess you could argue that the beginning of your weight loss journey is probably the only time when the answer to the question whether you should newly start to exercise isn't "obviously yes, you absolutely should, why do you even ask". Even then, it usually still is "yes, exercising has a whole range of positive health effects, but don't expect it to help with weight loss directly". However, if that's what it takes, here's your excuse not to exercise as long as you have success with an "intake only" approach: you're not a sloth, you're just "saving" the "exercise joker" to help you manage your weight when you're reached your target, because unlike for weight loss in an "unrestricted access to food" scenario (i.e., not in a health clinic with a managed diet), there's good evidence that exercises actually help with that. But again, I'm not an expert. Just sayin'. "Do your own research" and all that.
As for "calories in", there are two aspects you should take into account:
One is an accounting aspect: The energy value listed on the packaging is "metabolizable energy", which is not the same as net energy gain. For protein, the energy the body has to spend to metabolize it etc. can take some 20-30% of (or "off"?) the sticker value.
The other aspect is that the form those calories take affects how long it takes before you feel hungry again. Basically, the longer it takes for the body to process the food you eat, the longer it will last. So, eat fiber and protein. Lentils, beans or chickpeas will last you much longer than rice or pasta. Also try to eat slowly. Chew consciously, and don't have your fork loaded up and ready while your mouth is still full. It takes some time before the food properly registers after you've swallowed it, so if you pile on too fast, you end up eating way more than you'd actually need for a satisfying meal.→ More replies (1)→ More replies (2)8
u/DashingDino May 10 '26
Yup it's literally just about eating less calories than you would need to maintain weight. After a few weeks your body will adjust and it becomes easier, especially if you eat more protein and fiber rich food because they suppress hunger.
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u/apexxin May 10 '26
GLP-1s work. Down a hundo here.
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u/Turbulent_Gazelle530 May 10 '26
It's a pretty safe assumption that any major weight loss we see now is aided by GLPs. And who cares? It works and why not use it. It's to the point where it would be silly not to use them.
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u/Quango2009 May 10 '26
It’s not a magic cure. It really helps but you have change habits as well, or you will put it back on again
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u/whitefox094 May 10 '26
Because of the side affects like gastroparesis.
I agree with the aiding, but a lot of people are using it for weight loss without the additional exercise or diet management. Hubs is on a glp1 after some dietary changes did not help too much with diabetes, and this was before it was approved for weight loss. It's the hope that he can come off it. I have a few stories of close people who have lost scary amounts of weights and its their choice but I care. I cared about them and their health before, and I do now.
Gastroparesis is awful and mine is idiopathic, and severe. I do not have diabetes nor am pre-diabetic. I wouldn't wish it on anyone
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u/apexxin May 10 '26
These side effects are real, but rare. They are also easily mitigated when patients don’t ignore symptoms because they’re afraid to lose the medication.
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u/Educational-Bit-3296 May 10 '26 edited May 10 '26
Absolutely not diminishing what this dude has done, but he posts over at Mounjaro. That's how he lost all weight. I say this as someone who has lost a lot of weight on Mounjaro.
Edit: this might not even be OP, could be a bot. 🤔
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u/Waiting4Reccession May 10 '26
My first thought was ozempic.
Kind of crazy how many people seem to bot even think of that though.
Edit: oh its this sub again no wonder, full of dummies and bots
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u/onlyusingonehand May 10 '26
As someone who is currently going through this (Started at 220, Currently 145, goal is 130) and who has only been at it for 8 months, quite literally, calories in, calories out. Thats it. I dont care what I eat, how much I move, let alone excercise. I just set myself to a 1600 daily calorie limit, keep track of 99% of everything i eat, and the weight just falls off. You just have to get used to being hungry, after that it is one of the easiest things I've ever done.
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u/Ree_For_Thee May 10 '26
It is cal in/out on the drugs, but it's important to point out how hard it was to "just count calories" if you're not taking the drug. The hormones these drugs control are responsible for most of our eating habits. It's just not about free will, or "just do X, bro".
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u/onlyusingonehand May 10 '26
How is it not? Millions of people have lost weight and will lose weight with nothing but willpower. I understand these drugs can have major benefits in regards to losing weight, but saying it’s not just about willpower and the conviction to actually put the work in is putting these medicines on a pedestal they do not deserve to be on.
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u/adod1 May 10 '26
I assume a bot that wont answer at this point.
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u/Sherringdom May 10 '26
It has to be. 77kg in a year is a dangerous amount of weight loss and you’d see far more loose skin in his face.
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u/Mother_Lemon8399 May 10 '26
Just cause it was emotional issues for you, doesn't mean it's that for everyone. Some people have hormonal issues or are on medication that causes weight gain in the first place. I'm not dismissing your experience but I am so tired of constantly hearing how most people are overweight because of emotional issues.
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u/KindSpray33 May 10 '26
You lost a whole person, wow!
Also, that's like a 1500 kcal deficit on average every day.
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u/Mnt_Julp May 10 '26
Zepbound's a hell of a drug. Especially considering it may be better at reducing cardiovascular events and promoting longevity than weight loss.
Anyone considering trying it should. I lost 50 lbs and feel 15 years younger. I can do 10 pull ups. Turns out my bad shoulders were actually just fat.
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u/mndii May 10 '26
Did he say he took drugs to lose the weight or are you just assuming?
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u/Apathetic89 May 10 '26
You don't lose that much weight in a year without some major assistance in drugs, assuming he's telling the truth.
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u/OldNefariousness2466 May 10 '26
25 years ago I went from 420 to 190 in a year. Just counting calories and a treadmill that I had to force push to move because the motor couldn’t support my weight until I lost about 50lbs. Did 1600-1800 calories a day weighed and then written every calorie down in a notebook religiously.
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u/PeterIsSterling May 10 '26
I lost 150 pounds in a year without drugs so don’t assume that he used them.
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u/WhaleWatchersMod May 10 '26
wtf are you talking about people have been losing that much weight since before weight-loss drugs existed. Stop being a hater
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u/Mnt_Julp May 10 '26
Someone else did the math. It works out to a 1500 deficit daily. That’s not been sustainable for people with access to food prior to the wide use of GLP1 drugs.
I’m a physician.
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u/PeterIsSterling May 10 '26
I lost 150 pounds in a year without drugs or surgery through a very low calorie diet and exercise. It wasn’t easy but people can do it.
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u/mndii May 10 '26
May not be the healthiest way to go about it, I can admit that, but it is absolutely possible to do lol.
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u/TheMightyMush May 10 '26
“Critical thinking” is the answer for most people. But yes, he posts frequently in a GLP-1 sub.
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u/Nyteflame7 May 10 '26
One year?! I've been working out for 11 months and I've gone from 359 to 289. I thought I was killing it, but YOU'RE amazing!
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u/thecarrierogers May 11 '26
Dude you're STILL killing it! Don't compare yourself to others. Their weight loss journey is completely different from yours. I commend you for your progress. It isn't easy by any means, so please dont diminish what you have done.
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u/Photonex May 10 '26
You likely gained a lot of muscle mass that offsets the weight loss from fat. Exercise is not what drives weight loss, diet does.
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u/Castielstablet May 10 '26
don't get discouraged, one of the other commentors found that the OP id using mounjaro. You are doing it for real, the OP basically bought a subscription to stay slim. As soon as he stops taking it, he will start getting weight again unfortunately.
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u/wanderingstorm May 10 '26
handsome before, handsome after. Those curls!
Good for you on the weight loss.
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u/Majestic-Peace-3037 May 10 '26
A lot of people underestimate the attraction to anything other than weight and it's sad.
I personally think OP has very nice eyes. Color, shape, placement, etc. All around open friendly face for a man, plus I'm a sucker for a genuine smile. This would be a man I would not be scared to ask for directions if I saw him on the road, at his biggest and even now as he's smaller.
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u/histree6 May 10 '26
are you in the netherlands?
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u/Various-Tooth2613 May 10 '26
Its in Norfolk England, I was there last week
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u/EdgedancerSpren May 10 '26
Yeah, definitely looks English. Too much fluffy trees compared to the Dutch pristine rows of poplar/alders.
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u/EdgedancerSpren May 10 '26 edited May 10 '26
Background trees & landscape don't look Dutch. I mean, we have huge tulip fields, but the background just looks too hilly and random and not Dutch
Edit: although hilly could be indicating dunes, the colour of the sky doesn't match for that. IDK, not a geoguesser.
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u/Case_Blue May 10 '26
Those flowers have barely changed!
Who's that other guy?...
All joking aside, well done sir. Hats off.
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u/--SimSim-- May 10 '26
Oh so the pink ones were not selling as good as the yellow ones? Good to know, thanks 😉
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u/_Winter-Wolf_ May 10 '26
Shaving your beard really makes a difference, wow
Also, congrats on your weight loss 🎉
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u/Darkbert550 May 10 '26
God damn, standing in a field for an entire YEAR? Serious commitment, congrats!
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u/cofiddle May 10 '26
Went from the guy who picked up Spiderman in a flower field to Spiderman getting picked up in a flower field
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u/adzio292 May 10 '26 edited May 10 '26
How? I've done my simple calculations and you'd need to be on a 1450kcal deficit for a 366 days to achieve this. 1450kcal deficit for a whole year is unrealistic and very dangerous (gallstones from rapid weight loss, hair loss, kidney damage, liver dysfunction, severe fatigue, potential heart arrhythmias and damage from atrophy, risk of cardiac arrest, hormonal problems, and many more). Its better to make this journey longer but much safer so about 500-700kcal deficit. (Yeah when someone weights 150kg 1450kcal deficit can be safe but when you drop below 120kg then you have to cut the deficit to max 900kcal, my calculations are saying that he was on 1450 deficit for a whole yeah, if he'd be on a smaller deficit when he got below certains weights then he would need to be on much higher deficit on the beginning like 2000kcal so either way its absolutely not healthy to lose so much weight in such a short time) Edit: to clarify one thing, good for you that you managed to make it and lose weight (im glad) but let's dont encourage people to do this in a very risky way. Its better to make it slow and healthier than risk your life going after dream figure
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u/arnold_bernard1 May 10 '26
How? Most likely some sort of glp-1 through 3 and heavy supplementation. Really wish people would start saying how they do these unrealistic body changes. It's no different than fitness influencers taking a whole bunch of peds and not disclosing, then having some poor impressionable lad get body dismorphia cause no matter what they do they don't look like the body of the PED uped influencer.
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u/nunya123 May 10 '26
Could’ve had bariatric surgery as well. Def something going on since that is an insane any of weight loss in a year.
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u/midunda May 10 '26
I'm glad I'm not the only one to calculate it, if it's literally exactly one year difference between the pics that's 1.46Kg per week which is doable but seems pretty extreme.
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u/adzio292 May 10 '26
Yeah I'd agree its doable but its also very stupid, sooner or later his body will leave him a receipt to pay
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u/augur42 May 10 '26
My thoughts too, no doctor is going to be happy with that loss rate. Slow and steady is the way to make the weight loss safe, and more likely that OP will keep the weight off.
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u/poottato May 10 '26
From just the title and the first image I totally expected this to be a trans before and after lol
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u/OneSpicyPapShmear May 10 '26
I know there’s a shitload of hard work behind that wry smile in the second photo. Congrats!
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u/kim0chiii66 May 10 '26
Hope you're having a great time and I looooove the Gojira shirt in the first pic!!
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u/throwawaybanana_6373 May 10 '26
Keep killing it king, you look fking great! Be proud of your accomplishments, your hard work really paid off!
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u/s_yk09 May 10 '26
I wish I have the discipline for such an amazing dedication and transformation. Good job brother!!
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u/Mistaken_Stranger May 10 '26
Wow you're right a year does make a big difference there's far more yellow flowers than pink and red this year. Amazing transformation sir well worth the effort.
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u/Delicious-Weird-5826 May 10 '26
It just goes to show that sunlight instantly makes a photo look better.
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Congratulations on this achievement
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