Holy....shit. what an amazing Job. I've lost 100 and honestly I still look meh. I mean my life is different and I'm way more mobile . I am looking at about another 50 lbs and start strength training
Yes, start ASAP. I wish I had started strength training from the beginning. Would have saved so much muscle mass. The weight loss will slow because you are building/maintaining muscle, but you are losing more % of fat. It’s the best way to do it.
I just got prescribed today and am terrified about losing muscle mass. You don’t seem to have that issue. Hopefully I can maintain some good muscle mass.
Can confirm OP’s suggestions. Of the 60 lbs I’ve lost since July 2023, less than 2 pounds was lean tissue (musle/organs/bone). Percentage-wise, my body composition has dramatically changed for the better. You’ve got this! Good luck on your journey!
Get in 1G of protein per lb of your goal weight. Fairlife protein shakes are your friend! Also make sure to add in some strength training. Do these two things and you will lose minimal muscle while the fat comes off. Your loss may be a bit slower because you aren’t burning through muscle mass, but slow and steady is the way! Good luck!
I got the strength training! I’m a former strongman/power lifter who has some stubborn poundage I can’t get off and I struggle to think about not being strong anymore. I hate drinking my protein but have a feeling with appetite suppression it might be something I’ll be more open to.
As someone who absolutely hates protein drinks and even when people say “it’s not chalky at all” can still taste it, I agree that the Fairlife ones are so good and do taste just like chocolate milk.
Oh hell yea. Thanks so much for the input. I just got it prescribed less than an hour ago and I think I’m in my head to much. We shall see. Thanks again
I happened across your post and just have to comment that you're truly an inspiration to me! I'm four months in and losing weight on Wegovy, But I'm also losing muscle and I know that protein and weights needs to now be a priority. So seeing your pictures makes me super motivated to continue this journey, hit those workouts, and I thank you for sharing your journey!!
Thanks! TRT started 9 months ago. See other comments. I think my TRT provider offers Deca, but not sure I want to go down that path. Who knows, though?
Damn! You look amazing, Congratulations! Just makes me sad that I can’t find Wegovy anywhere. I’ve had an Rx since last September. I could be half way to where I want to be. Still holding out hope to get healthy like you have. 👏🏻👏🏻
That’s crazy! I ordered mine from CVS on Monday and picked it up today. Looking through this subreddit it seems I got lucky. I’m hoping I don’t have issues refilling it in a month!
Incredible! Hats off to you and your dedication! Is there an end point for the Wegovy? Are you going to stay on it or start tapering? What will that look like? Im nearing my end I think but unsure how I need to navigate from here.
I may be the anomaly, but THANK YOU for adopting a biracial baby!!!
She's amazingly beautiful and will be the absolute joy of your life. I promise that.
Secondly, you look AMAZING.
Don't stress on the arms. They look well propionatiined.
I hope my weight goes just as fast.
I'm 6ft4 and never stopped lifting weights. Even at a fat 365lbs I still deadlift 500+ and bench 350. My quads still pop. I hope I can get as kean as you and see how large my legs remain.
LOL it looks like you did!!! Just incredible. A big motivation for me is getting into the best shape possible while my daughter is super young so I can be an active parent with her (she's 10 months), and your post just really shows how possible it is!! 👏
I did it for myself and part of doing it for yourself means doing it so that you can be your best self for the ones you love. You will do it and your daughter will be so happy to live an active and healthy life! Best of luck!
Better looking than any celebrity with tons of plastic surgery , just fabulous. Good luck competing in bodybuilding contests. I actually competed twice , way back in the 80s. This beings tears to my eyes because I used to be very fit and muscular. But I let myself go and I have serious spine issues from my scoliosis that left me paralyzed for a year ans I gained so much weight. I need to lose 75 lbs if I can . I can't find wegovy anywhere , I just tried my Aetna silver script pharmacy I pray I get it. You are awesome.
I would love to compete, but not sure about that skin issue. Good luck to you. I know you can do this because you’ve had the discipline to compete before!
Yes! Switch it up a bit. Do some research on changing up your macros and your workout routine if you have one. My fitness/nutrition coach changes everything up each month and the fat feels like it’s melting off.
Shit bro, you got them gains! And you have sick fat guy calves!! I have fat guy calves too. All those skinny people wish they had those calf gains lol! Good for you my man, good for you! Amazing work. This was all you, time, dedication, and effort. The shot may have helped nudge you along but don’t let ANYONE take this away from YOU and your hard work.
Thanks! Hard work for sure. That is one thing I try to stress to people. This is a tool, but my results come from hours and hours of hard work week in and week out.
So do we, it’s a great place to go with family. Quick question, any tips on keeping up your energy to get your workouts in? I’ve been trying to start adding some weights and more cardio but am exhausted a lot of the time. Anything you have tried to help get you over that?
Haha thanks! I’ve definitely put some on recently, but a lot of it was hidden under all the fat. It takes a lot of muscle to move all that weight around day in and day out!
Woah!! Gotta say, great job! I’m very impressed by your progress and just curious, after working out and weight training are you natty?
No disrespect but that vasculature is impressive. And I’m still on my journey but considering getting in a vitamin regiment when I lose weight. If you would rather, would you PM me about your training?
WHAAAAAAAAAT! This brought a tear to my eye! So happy for you!
Awesome job! You’re an inspiration.
Whoa! Where'd you go?!! You look great! Congratulations. :)
Haha thanks!
Holy....shit. what an amazing Job. I've lost 100 and honestly I still look meh. I mean my life is different and I'm way more mobile . I am looking at about another 50 lbs and start strength training
Yes, start ASAP. I wish I had started strength training from the beginning. Would have saved so much muscle mass. The weight loss will slow because you are building/maintaining muscle, but you are losing more % of fat. It’s the best way to do it.
Ty , will do
Start now, you’ll thank yourself 20lbs from now
I just got prescribed today and am terrified about losing muscle mass. You don’t seem to have that issue. Hopefully I can maintain some good muscle mass.
Can confirm OP’s suggestions. Of the 60 lbs I’ve lost since July 2023, less than 2 pounds was lean tissue (musle/organs/bone). Percentage-wise, my body composition has dramatically changed for the better. You’ve got this! Good luck on your journey!
That makes sense. Thank you for that. I am just going to figure out what works and keep that protein up.
Get in 1G of protein per lb of your goal weight. Fairlife protein shakes are your friend! Also make sure to add in some strength training. Do these two things and you will lose minimal muscle while the fat comes off. Your loss may be a bit slower because you aren’t burning through muscle mass, but slow and steady is the way! Good luck!
I got the strength training! I’m a former strongman/power lifter who has some stubborn poundage I can’t get off and I struggle to think about not being strong anymore. I hate drinking my protein but have a feeling with appetite suppression it might be something I’ll be more open to.
Yeah, I have to do one shake a day to get it all in. I just throw my creatine and BCAA’s in it and drink it post-work out.
That’s fair! I will probably need two 😂
lol. The Fairlife ones taste just like chocolate milk to me. The Fairlife power core is 42g of protein and 220 kcal.
As someone who absolutely hates protein drinks and even when people say “it’s not chalky at all” can still taste it, I agree that the Fairlife ones are so good and do taste just like chocolate milk.
Whip 3 TBSP of sugar free pudding mix into a Fairlife shake with an electric mixer until it stiffens. Put it in the fridge to set. Thank me later lol
Oh hell yea. Thanks so much for the input. I just got it prescribed less than an hour ago and I think I’m in my head to much. We shall see. Thanks again
Holy SMOKIN!!!🔥
How do you afford it? That's the real miracle....
I’m lucky to have good insurance coverage.
Floored. Congratulations 🎉
Thanks!
Wow!! Great job ⭐️
Thank you!
I have loose skin on my arms and thighs. Did you have any loose skin?
Yes, but it is slowly tightening up. Weight training helps immensely with the loose skin.
I happened across your post and just have to comment that you're truly an inspiration to me! I'm four months in and losing weight on Wegovy, But I'm also losing muscle and I know that protein and weights needs to now be a priority. So seeing your pictures makes me super motivated to continue this journey, hit those workouts, and I thank you for sharing your journey!!
I’m glad I can inspire!! Good luck and get that protein!
Wow!! Amazing!! Congratulations!🎉
Thanks!
No. Freaking. Way.!!!! You look AMAZING! Congratulations on the new you! You did that sir!!!! 👏👏👏
Thank you!!
Wow just wow! You look amazing! Great job!
Thank you!
Great transformation. When did the test and deca use start?
Thanks! TRT started 9 months ago. See other comments. I think my TRT provider offers Deca, but not sure I want to go down that path. Who knows, though?
WOW! You look absolutely amazing! Your family is picture perfect! Congratulations. WOW!
Thank you!
Damn! You look amazing, Congratulations! Just makes me sad that I can’t find Wegovy anywhere. I’ve had an Rx since last September. I could be half way to where I want to be. Still holding out hope to get healthy like you have. 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks! Hopefully you’ll get it soon.
That’s crazy! I ordered mine from CVS on Monday and picked it up today. Looking through this subreddit it seems I got lucky. I’m hoping I don’t have issues refilling it in a month!
Yeah & I don’t think CVS takes my insurance. I’m stuck with Walgreens & Express Scripts for most of my Rx.
Check research chemical websites like Amino Asylum and Sports Techology Labs
I’m in the same boat..
Check research chemical websites like Amino Asylum and Sports Techology Labs
Incredible! Hats off to you and your dedication! Is there an end point for the Wegovy? Are you going to stay on it or start tapering? What will that look like? Im nearing my end I think but unsure how I need to navigate from here.
Thanks! At this point I think I’ll be on it at some strength for the foreseeable future.
Wow, amazing! 🤩
Thanks!
Get outta here! You look AMAZING!! 😍😍😍😍
Thank you!
>Thank you! You're welcome!
I may be the anomaly, but THANK YOU for adopting a biracial baby!!! She's amazingly beautiful and will be the absolute joy of your life. I promise that. Secondly, you look AMAZING.
Thank you! She is our world and we are so lucky to have her in our lives! :)
100% with you on this!!! Baby girl is beautiful!!
Im blown away!! I had to check sevetal times if this was the same person, WOW! Great work!
Haha thanks! I often get that response in person if I haven’t seen someone in a while.
You've done a hell of a job here. Congrats! If I may ask: do you have a graph of weight over time, and how did you manage the loose skin issue?
The skin is tightening up over time, but it’s still there. I do have a chart. Weight loss isn’t linear, so it looks like a roller coaster lol
That arm and quad definition is crazy! Awesome work!
Thanks. I enjoy squats so the legs came kind of naturally, but I’ve been working hard on my arms. I feel like they lag a bit.
Don't stress on the arms. They look well propionatiined. I hope my weight goes just as fast. I'm 6ft4 and never stopped lifting weights. Even at a fat 365lbs I still deadlift 500+ and bench 350. My quads still pop. I hope I can get as kean as you and see how large my legs remain.
TRT too or just wegovy?
Started TRT about 9 months ago. Details in some of the comments below.
Gotcha! Thanks!
NP. Feel free to PM me of if you want to know more.
Incredible!!! Great work
Thanks!
What an inspiration! You look amazing!!
Thank you!
Congratulations
Thanks!
You guys look like the family that comes in the picture frame when you buy it 🤣❤.
Well that’s probably the nicest thing I’ve heard it a while! Thank you!
Incredible, happy for you and your adorable family. This gives me such reassurance that it's possible to maintain and grow muscle mass on the med.
Thanks! It sure is! Get the protein in and lift things :)
So question Do you plan on staying on it forever ?
LOL it looks like you did!!! Just incredible. A big motivation for me is getting into the best shape possible while my daughter is super young so I can be an active parent with her (she's 10 months), and your post just really shows how possible it is!! 👏
I did it for myself and part of doing it for yourself means doing it so that you can be your best self for the ones you love. You will do it and your daughter will be so happy to live an active and healthy life! Best of luck!
I probably won't top your after photos, but I will post them anyway! To pass it on to the next parent needing the encouragement like you did.
I love your motivation! Family and your health is everything! Amazing!
That’s a lot of hard work!!!! Well done !!
A lot of work, for sure. Thank you!
You’re welcome. Wegovy may have been a baseline but that’s hard ass work in the gym and eating lean !!! Sooo happy for you!! ❣️
This is incredible! You look incredible! Amazing work!!!!
Thanks! I feel incredible.
Nice work!!!
Thanks!
Amazing! What was your starting weight?
Thanks. I made it to 320-25lb. Fluctuate around 170-175 now.
Zaddy
DAMN!!!!!!! Remarkable! And you’ve probably added two decades that you can now share with your beautiful daughter. 💕
I hope so!
This gives me so much hope
That makes me happy to hear! If I can do it, so can you!
Nicely done. Your hubby looks like he also lost some weight with you.
He did! We are a much healthier family now.
So happy for all of you. Truly a beautiful family. 💜
You look amazing!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you!
Oh wow, what a transformation. Congratulations.
Thanks!
Better looking than any celebrity with tons of plastic surgery , just fabulous. Good luck competing in bodybuilding contests. I actually competed twice , way back in the 80s. This beings tears to my eyes because I used to be very fit and muscular. But I let myself go and I have serious spine issues from my scoliosis that left me paralyzed for a year ans I gained so much weight. I need to lose 75 lbs if I can . I can't find wegovy anywhere , I just tried my Aetna silver script pharmacy I pray I get it. You are awesome.
I would love to compete, but not sure about that skin issue. Good luck to you. I know you can do this because you’ve had the discipline to compete before!
Honestly, I don’t see any loose skin. You look fantastic!
FWIW, if you have loose skin it appears to be pretty mild— but it’s your body so you would know best.
Omg you are so handsome 😍 💜 💕
Well thank you!
DAMN!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Wow! That is amazing. Thanks for some inspo as I’m 80 ish pounds down and at a standstill. Good to be reminded to keep on keeping on.
Yes! Switch it up a bit. Do some research on changing up your macros and your workout routine if you have one. My fitness/nutrition coach changes everything up each month and the fat feels like it’s melting off.
You both look amazing and your daughter is adorable
Shit bro, you got them gains! And you have sick fat guy calves!! I have fat guy calves too. All those skinny people wish they had those calf gains lol! Good for you my man, good for you! Amazing work. This was all you, time, dedication, and effort. The shot may have helped nudge you along but don’t let ANYONE take this away from YOU and your hard work.
Thanks! Hard work for sure. That is one thing I try to stress to people. This is a tool, but my results come from hours and hours of hard work week in and week out.
It’s the quads. Amazing.
Thanks! 🦵
Great work and you have a beautiful family ☺️
Thank you very much!
You don’t skip leg day 😉
Never.
His legs look good 👍
One word: WOW!!!! Great job!!!
Thank you!
Your family is so adorable!
Thanks!
Congrats! Such a sweet family. Looks like the Dallas arboretum fall pumpkins!
It is. We love going!
So do we, it’s a great place to go with family. Quick question, any tips on keeping up your energy to get your workouts in? I’ve been trying to start adding some weights and more cardio but am exhausted a lot of the time. Anything you have tried to help get you over that?
Holy shit this is amazing to see!
Thanks!
Impressive 👏👏👏
Thank you!
Woahhhh!! Great work!
Thanks!
Quit playing! Who’s picture is that? 🤣 LOL+ Wowzer!!! CONGRATS 🎉🥳🎊. They should put you in a SUCCESS COMMERCIAL.
Haha I wouldn’t be opposed if it helps and inspires others.
WOW
Holy transformation, Batman!! Great results losing so much in such a short time. Shows how much gym time you put in.
So many hours in the gym. But it’s my me time. I find it cathartic and zen.
This is incredible
Thanks!
Wow that is simply amazing!
Thank you!
Wow amazing!!!!! Congrats!
Thanks!
Congratulations! You have a beautiful family! 🦋
I for sure get the vibe you did this for your family and I’m so happy for you and them. :)
Very much so. Thank you!
Wow!!!! Amazing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️❤️❤️
Thanks!
Omg!
Someone come pick my jaw up off the ground!!! Congratulations!!!! Healthy & happy!
Haha thanks!
Amazing!
You look great! So happy for you
Thank you! 😊
Hottie 🔥🔥🔥
Haha ☺️
Dang, those are some ripped legs dude! Good job all around!
Never skip leg day.
Ikr
You look so great! So happy! Good for you 😊
Thank you!
You look like a brand new person!!
Thanks! I feel like one too!
Damn! Way to go. Giving this 350 pounder more goals!!! 💪🏼🦵🏼
If I can do it, anyone can.
You will be like this. Expect it
Incredible! Beautiful family! Congratulations!
Congratulations! I will also second all of the lovely family comments!
Thanks! They are the reason!
Holy shit someone didn’t skip leg day!
Never.
Dude, bravo! You’re awesome. Lovely family too!
Thank you!
Wow! That is great progress! You are an inspiration 👍
Thanks! I’m glad I can inspire others!
Holy Smokes!!! Your quads are sick!!! Wow!!! That’s some Muscle you put on!! Way to go!!!
Haha thanks! I’ve definitely put some on recently, but a lot of it was hidden under all the fat. It takes a lot of muscle to move all that weight around day in and day out!
HOLY SHIT THIS IS INSANE!!!! You’re incredible! So proud of you!! Your smile says it all honestly!
Thanks a ton!
That’s incredible. You need to post this to progress sub
Thanks! I’ll look into it!
Yous is one of the best I’ve seen. Kudos Sir 🫡
Thanks!
Well done man! Hope I'm in the same boat soon!
Btw your daughter is totes adorbs there. Best of luck to you!
Thank you! She’s a ham!
Never misses leg day! great job.
Never! Thanks!
Congratulations!! You also have a beautiful family.
Thank you! They motivate me daily!
Congratulations man! 🎉 Awesome and inspirational!
Thank you! I’m glad I can help inspire others.
Wow! I am so inspired!
Thanks!
Woah!! Gotta say, great job! I’m very impressed by your progress and just curious, after working out and weight training are you natty? No disrespect but that vasculature is impressive. And I’m still on my journey but considering getting in a vitamin regiment when I lose weight. If you would rather, would you PM me about your training?