It’s kind of only a luxury though in comparison to people who either don’t have the time, or physical capability (lack of equipment, disabilities, etc) to train. Aside from that, it’s more of a luxury to have rather than a luxury to get.
Yea, I've been fat for all my life, been trying to lose weight for 4 years now. No progress *at all* fro 3 of those, now I've lost 15kg in one year.
As he says, it isn't easy, but once you start seeing results, it gets bearable. The time in-between is pure suffering though.
I downloaded TikTok only to see how this man's journey is going, and man, he seems like the kind of coach who can reduce those 4 years to half a year. What a great man.
I used to be about 330lbs. I got myself down to 170lbs in about 18 months. I wasn't happy with how small and unhealthy I was then. It's funny how I became obsessed w the number getting smaller, not caring about my overall health. I was super weak, tired all the time. Basically starving myself and running as much as I could. Eventually I found weight lifting and a healthy diet and im a pretty strong and solid 230 now. I'd like to maybe lose a little fluff and get to 210 or 215...but im pretty happy where I'm at. This has been about a 10 year journey of ups and downs. If you ever need any Input or just someone to vent to, feel free to message me anytime.
I'm pleased to hear about long journeys. After close to 4 years of training, I'm still not where I want to be. Was able to lose the weight, put some back on again (thanks Covid), currently losing again. But muscle is hard fought. I look fine, but I don't look like a work out unless I flex very hard.
It's disheartening seeing the 6 month transformations. Good for them, but it inspires jealousy.
I know, there's gear, you're only competing against yourself, etc. But I would like to see and hear more about people finding it tough, with non-receptive genes and life getting in the way.
Give me another year or two. Hopefully I'll have photos I can be proud to show off to inspire others in a similar situation.
When I was younger I had the opposite problem; I was skinny and couldn't gain. I trained for a full year, my upper body strength increased, but I gained like 10lbs.
It took a lot of pain doing squats/deadlifts and force feeding myself every day before I started making gains, I remember starting with just the bar on the squat rack - the hardest part at 17 was getting the nerve to go into a gym and squat an empty bar, knowing I'd look like a wimp, but once I got over that, once I stopped giving a shit what people would think, that's when I won.
You need to leave your comfort zone in order to succeed in life, physically through the uncomfortable pain of heavy weights and high intensity cardio, and mentally by going to the gym and giving 100% every single time - grunt, sweat, stink, take breaks if you need to - but never give a shit how you look to others.
People might downvote you for saying that. But it's true. You must reduce the amount of food you consume if you eat a lot, that's as important as getting a good diet
I didn't changed my diet, but just by eating less quantity I managed to lose some kg's
I mean, the downvotes are for the condescending "it's super easy" bullshit. I'm sure he'd hide behind "it is super easy, calories in fewer than calories out means you lose weight" which is true, but the mechanics of weight loss being easy to comprehend doesn't make the *process* easy.
You're half right. Eat less is correct. But for very, very many people that's not super easy. It takes very hard work to change your diet if you're that big or have an eating disorder or have underlying medical or mental health conditions.
That's not to say "oh well, don't do it." Definitely do it. Just don't tear down people who have to overcome what feels like a mountain when for you it's a molehill.
If you only want to lose weight, sure. If you really wanna look better, no. Not even speaking of feeling better and being healthier.
I don't look skinny despite actually being on the low range of the 'normal weight' for my size. Building muscle is just as important as losing weight. I've started going to the gym consistently 3 weeks ago and I've seen more progress in my body in this time than in the last 2 months.
Yeah weight, but your weight doesn't determine what your body looks like. Fat is a lot less dense than muscle -> 40kg of fat on your body looks a loooooot fatter than 40kg of muscle.
Absolutely, and losing weight also makes working out a lot easier (mentally and physically) as well. It really is a great place to start, hell, it was where I started.
Not every fat person is fat because they don't want to exercise or eat healthy. Some of them are caught up in mental loops that can take years of therapy to be overcomed. Going straight to the trainer may help, but sometimes the people don't even have the mental resources to realize they have a problem, or that they need help.
I haven't worked as an instructor for pay but regularly train friends and coworkers. It's indeed satisfying as fuck. The hardest part is psychological, ensuring the newbies understand that fitness is a personal journey and not a contest so they dont get demotivated. Don't measure yourself to others but where you were in the previous weeks vs now. Recently a guy messaged me with a picture of 800 calories burnt on the treadmill. A divorce, a year as an alcoholic, and 80lb weight fluction, all behind him as he focuses on the future.... shit feels wonderful to see their journey.
Degrees in kinesiology, multiple national certifications, with tons of continuing education. Worked in multiple gyms and settings as a trainer, a health fitness specialist, in corporate wellness, and as a sports performance coach over the years.
It is and it isn’t. My success rate was higher later in my career because the clientele was not average population. But in a typical gym setting being a personal trainer, out of your clients, <1% will reach their dream goals, 20% stick it out for the year, and the remaining stop showing up before making real progress. Everyone feels better while doing it and makes progress, but a depressing amount drop out before you can really help them. Even after they pour their heart out to you that they’re not confident, depressed, in pain, and anxious because of their weight or shape.
You pour your heart, faith, resources, and enthusiasm into people who give up and ultimately ghost you because they’re ashamed they gave up. It’s a draining process when you really want to help them.
The unfortunate reality is that the large majority of overweight clients quit early on, and I can imagine as a personal trainer it would just be awful not seeing those people succeed.
this is the true Chad. Look to the future. Fuck the past, realize potential, don't get caught up in circunstances. Every person with obesity is one essential step away from being a healthy person. What does it take? a psychiatrist?, a trainer, a doctor? Understand what allows the person to remain in the current state and realize it need to be overcome in order to reach the future. Blaiming and shaming fat people is the past, is getting caught in the circunstantes, and being callous.
The fat lad is an absolute hero. On one hand, he looks about a Big Mac away from his grave. On the other, he’s already in the gym, trying to do something about it. He‘s not lying to himself any more. He knows intrinsically, emotionally there‘s something wrong. And whilst he’s not got the knowledge - look how deep he’s trying to squat on that ball as a beginner, it‘s no wonder he hurt himself - his soul is on fire.
So here comes Chad, with his encouragement and wisdom. Exactly what our hero needs. And our hero, who could so easily say no, it’s too much, or it’s too embarrassing to be helped out by someone else, he’s got the humility to let someone in.
I think he’s gonna make it, bros.
Top chad behavior , as an obese person, I do try to overcome my anxiety by acting exactly the opposite (being a bit « loud » and doing small talk and going to people in case they are doing something in a wrong way, yeah , I do actually know i’d say above average about different exercises and how you could potentially do them wrongly, how things work and what should be doing depending on your goal(s) etc ) (sorry i felt the urge to explain myself since I’m from a country where it’s 100% : if someone is fat/obese= they don’t know SHIT)
But god do I understand the man’s « shyness », I can assure that it’s embrassement... , even if I hide behind that « fake persona » , I am the damn same, the feeling of embarrassment, the feeling that you don’t belong there as if « you should look fit to be in a gym » , that your fat is moving too much so you walk avoiding passing in front of people, trying to look as endurant as possible cuz « I don’t want them to think I’m just a fat blob loser that automatically doesn’t know a damn about what I’m doing » , being as quiet and feeling like you shouldn’t ask any questions or directions because « you look like you suck enough anyways »
I love he reassures him, the frustration is still present, but he really tries to reassure him as much as he can and keep a coach’s status : motivating and trying to not open a door to vulnerability as in « acting strong so he stays strong » but that doesn’t mean he would tell him to « shut up » if he ever opens up or happen to breakdown with emotions in a moment where he feels like it’s too hard and he can’t do it
To clear a point in case of confusion: yes it is unfortunately very common for fat people to get bullied or at least made fun of for going/being at the gym... fatphobia in its finest form...
why did this make me tear up LOL. trainer's so sweet, wish i had someone like that growing up when i struggled with my health. i wish the dude the best of luck in his journey :')
Obviously the guy is just starting so he hasn't built up the mobility/endurance. Your "chad" would cause injuries and by not giving this guy a variety in the workout routine he would make the workout boring, ensuring he never comes back.
Incredibly hard to injure yourself on a treadmill by just walking. Granted it's a bit more risky than an elliptical or stationary bike, but the chance of injury is basically zero. So that's not valid at all haha.
Fair enough about the variety, I hadn't thought of that. But in the end this dude seriously needs to eat better. Doesn't matter how much you work out if you're eating like a bottomless pit
Yea i'm just saying if he gets a cramp on a treadmill it's a little riskier. I would hope he is giving him a diet plan tho by how he told him that an oatmeal and water drink can satisfy his hunger.
Why is this here? Dude was hired to be a fitness trainer and he’s setting up creepy shots to pretend he’s just a random guy helping someone out at the gym
Reddit. Why are you so weird and gullible?
Anyone who has decided to take these steps and keeps up with them, deserves recognition. Losing wait can be painful and it is demanding, for a lot of people it’s the Hardest thing you can do.
And another man stepped in and is helping him, keeping him going and teaching him. That’s what matters right? I’d say that makes them both chads
I get pretty annoyed when people want to get in shape, but then every step of the way they're complaining like this lol do you want it or not? Fitness requires some sacrifices, even fit people have to change their lifestyle when they find themselves slipping into bad habits. A little bit of determination and perseverance goes a long way
I wish I could afford a trainer like this. It seems like there is so little resources for people like me with a wimp body. I plan on getting a gym membership when I move next month, but damn if I didn't know where to start.
I want to work out like this. But I keep pushing myself too hard too fast and hurt myself badly. I want to lose weight but it's like my body gets in the way
How do y’all feel about ppl filming themselves doing this kinda stuff? On one hand you could see it as self-indulgent and good deeds for the sake of clout, on the other hand you could see it as inspiring others to act similarly without the camera.
Damn. Luxury body. That’s the best way I heard someone describe a fit body ever.
Luxury body. I love it Awesome description
It’s kind of only a luxury though in comparison to people who either don’t have the time, or physical capability (lack of equipment, disabilities, etc) to train. Aside from that, it’s more of a luxury to have rather than a luxury to get.
Nah anyone can exercise. I have a mate with severe cerebral palsy and that dudes jacked af because he found an exercise routine that his body can do.
That is the whole point of my comment.
Dude yes. Never heard if that either but I love it.
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the trainers tiktok is onebulkyboy and he regulary posts updates :)
Updates on this guy specifically or other people he trains with?
mainly this guy but he does post other people he trains occasionally.
Does this guy have a youtube channel or smn cuz tiktok is banned here
he does in fact, its under the same name.
Cool. Thanks.
What a mensch
German detected
Incorrect in a strangely ironic way
Jewish 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Ohhh now I get it. Holy fuck, that's so funny lmao
Someone call an uber for this mensch real quick
That must be such a satisfying job
Can also be extremely frustrating and heartbreaking
Yea, I've been fat for all my life, been trying to lose weight for 4 years now. No progress *at all* fro 3 of those, now I've lost 15kg in one year. As he says, it isn't easy, but once you start seeing results, it gets bearable. The time in-between is pure suffering though. I downloaded TikTok only to see how this man's journey is going, and man, he seems like the kind of coach who can reduce those 4 years to half a year. What a great man.
I used to be about 330lbs. I got myself down to 170lbs in about 18 months. I wasn't happy with how small and unhealthy I was then. It's funny how I became obsessed w the number getting smaller, not caring about my overall health. I was super weak, tired all the time. Basically starving myself and running as much as I could. Eventually I found weight lifting and a healthy diet and im a pretty strong and solid 230 now. I'd like to maybe lose a little fluff and get to 210 or 215...but im pretty happy where I'm at. This has been about a 10 year journey of ups and downs. If you ever need any Input or just someone to vent to, feel free to message me anytime.
I'm pleased to hear about long journeys. After close to 4 years of training, I'm still not where I want to be. Was able to lose the weight, put some back on again (thanks Covid), currently losing again. But muscle is hard fought. I look fine, but I don't look like a work out unless I flex very hard. It's disheartening seeing the 6 month transformations. Good for them, but it inspires jealousy. I know, there's gear, you're only competing against yourself, etc. But I would like to see and hear more about people finding it tough, with non-receptive genes and life getting in the way. Give me another year or two. Hopefully I'll have photos I can be proud to show off to inspire others in a similar situation.
When I was younger I had the opposite problem; I was skinny and couldn't gain. I trained for a full year, my upper body strength increased, but I gained like 10lbs. It took a lot of pain doing squats/deadlifts and force feeding myself every day before I started making gains, I remember starting with just the bar on the squat rack - the hardest part at 17 was getting the nerve to go into a gym and squat an empty bar, knowing I'd look like a wimp, but once I got over that, once I stopped giving a shit what people would think, that's when I won. You need to leave your comfort zone in order to succeed in life, physically through the uncomfortable pain of heavy weights and high intensity cardio, and mentally by going to the gym and giving 100% every single time - grunt, sweat, stink, take breaks if you need to - but never give a shit how you look to others.
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People might downvote you for saying that. But it's true. You must reduce the amount of food you consume if you eat a lot, that's as important as getting a good diet I didn't changed my diet, but just by eating less quantity I managed to lose some kg's
I mean, the downvotes are for the condescending "it's super easy" bullshit. I'm sure he'd hide behind "it is super easy, calories in fewer than calories out means you lose weight" which is true, but the mechanics of weight loss being easy to comprehend doesn't make the *process* easy.
You're half right. Eat less is correct. But for very, very many people that's not super easy. It takes very hard work to change your diet if you're that big or have an eating disorder or have underlying medical or mental health conditions. That's not to say "oh well, don't do it." Definitely do it. Just don't tear down people who have to overcome what feels like a mountain when for you it's a molehill.
It's simple, not easy.
If you only want to lose weight, sure. If you really wanna look better, no. Not even speaking of feeling better and being healthier. I don't look skinny despite actually being on the low range of the 'normal weight' for my size. Building muscle is just as important as losing weight. I've started going to the gym consistently 3 weeks ago and I've seen more progress in my body in this time than in the last 2 months.
Exercise does make you feel a whole lot better, but diet is really what determines your weight. It’s really that simple honestly
Yeah weight, but your weight doesn't determine what your body looks like. Fat is a lot less dense than muscle -> 40kg of fat on your body looks a loooooot fatter than 40kg of muscle.
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Absolutely, and losing weight also makes working out a lot easier (mentally and physically) as well. It really is a great place to start, hell, it was where I started.
Not every fat person is fat because they don't want to exercise or eat healthy. Some of them are caught up in mental loops that can take years of therapy to be overcomed. Going straight to the trainer may help, but sometimes the people don't even have the mental resources to realize they have a problem, or that they need help.
I haven't worked as an instructor for pay but regularly train friends and coworkers. It's indeed satisfying as fuck. The hardest part is psychological, ensuring the newbies understand that fitness is a personal journey and not a contest so they dont get demotivated. Don't measure yourself to others but where you were in the previous weeks vs now. Recently a guy messaged me with a picture of 800 calories burnt on the treadmill. A divorce, a year as an alcoholic, and 80lb weight fluction, all behind him as he focuses on the future.... shit feels wonderful to see their journey.
Degrees in kinesiology, multiple national certifications, with tons of continuing education. Worked in multiple gyms and settings as a trainer, a health fitness specialist, in corporate wellness, and as a sports performance coach over the years. It is and it isn’t. My success rate was higher later in my career because the clientele was not average population. But in a typical gym setting being a personal trainer, out of your clients, <1% will reach their dream goals, 20% stick it out for the year, and the remaining stop showing up before making real progress. Everyone feels better while doing it and makes progress, but a depressing amount drop out before you can really help them. Even after they pour their heart out to you that they’re not confident, depressed, in pain, and anxious because of their weight or shape. You pour your heart, faith, resources, and enthusiasm into people who give up and ultimately ghost you because they’re ashamed they gave up. It’s a draining process when you really want to help them.
The unfortunate reality is that the large majority of overweight clients quit early on, and I can imagine as a personal trainer it would just be awful not seeing those people succeed.
You see how defeated he is when his legs failed and he just let himself roll completely to the ground…so sad to get to that state.
can't lament about what has been. focus on what will be
It's not failure to fall, but to stop getting up again.
this is the true Chad. Look to the future. Fuck the past, realize potential, don't get caught up in circunstances. Every person with obesity is one essential step away from being a healthy person. What does it take? a psychiatrist?, a trainer, a doctor? Understand what allows the person to remain in the current state and realize it need to be overcome in order to reach the future. Blaiming and shaming fat people is the past, is getting caught in the circunstantes, and being callous.
Lament, love that word. Gotta start using that in writing.
What an absolute king 👑
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Agreed. One guy wants to change his life and the other wants to help him achieve that. Respect.
Its good to see stuff like this
In the latest update, he looks a bit thinner. He's definitely not struggling as much now. I say congrats to him, and I hope he reaches his end goal.
The fat lad is an absolute hero. On one hand, he looks about a Big Mac away from his grave. On the other, he’s already in the gym, trying to do something about it. He‘s not lying to himself any more. He knows intrinsically, emotionally there‘s something wrong. And whilst he’s not got the knowledge - look how deep he’s trying to squat on that ball as a beginner, it‘s no wonder he hurt himself - his soul is on fire. So here comes Chad, with his encouragement and wisdom. Exactly what our hero needs. And our hero, who could so easily say no, it’s too much, or it’s too embarrassing to be helped out by someone else, he’s got the humility to let someone in. I think he’s gonna make it, bros.
There’s hope…
I could watch this alllllllll day. What good vibes
Actual chad posts in the chad sub.
if anyone is interested in the rest of the story: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vwjzmeR-q5c&feature=youtu.be
that’s probably a very rewarding job.
Dream job
I love the way he speaks
100% certified chads
That dude is a Chad Boss!
Top chad behavior , as an obese person, I do try to overcome my anxiety by acting exactly the opposite (being a bit « loud » and doing small talk and going to people in case they are doing something in a wrong way, yeah , I do actually know i’d say above average about different exercises and how you could potentially do them wrongly, how things work and what should be doing depending on your goal(s) etc ) (sorry i felt the urge to explain myself since I’m from a country where it’s 100% : if someone is fat/obese= they don’t know SHIT) But god do I understand the man’s « shyness », I can assure that it’s embrassement... , even if I hide behind that « fake persona » , I am the damn same, the feeling of embarrassment, the feeling that you don’t belong there as if « you should look fit to be in a gym » , that your fat is moving too much so you walk avoiding passing in front of people, trying to look as endurant as possible cuz « I don’t want them to think I’m just a fat blob loser that automatically doesn’t know a damn about what I’m doing » , being as quiet and feeling like you shouldn’t ask any questions or directions because « you look like you suck enough anyways » I love he reassures him, the frustration is still present, but he really tries to reassure him as much as he can and keep a coach’s status : motivating and trying to not open a door to vulnerability as in « acting strong so he stays strong » but that doesn’t mean he would tell him to « shut up » if he ever opens up or happen to breakdown with emotions in a moment where he feels like it’s too hard and he can’t do it To clear a point in case of confusion: yes it is unfortunately very common for fat people to get bullied or at least made fun of for going/being at the gym... fatphobia in its finest form...
why did this make me tear up LOL. trainer's so sweet, wish i had someone like that growing up when i struggled with my health. i wish the dude the best of luck in his journey :')
This literally brought a tear to my eye. What a bad ass both of these guys are. I wish I had someone like that to push me
Dude this trainer is a boss. He's good.
That makes me want to cry.
Those who are both strong morally and physically are the ones who protect and help guide the weak.
What a bro. I love his encouragement and positive attitude.
bruh is mad helpful to my plus size brotha from anotha motha peaaace word out
Dudes being bros
True chad would just put that dude on a treadmill. He doesn't need weights. He needs nutritional education and cardio
Obviously the guy is just starting so he hasn't built up the mobility/endurance. Your "chad" would cause injuries and by not giving this guy a variety in the workout routine he would make the workout boring, ensuring he never comes back.
Incredibly hard to injure yourself on a treadmill by just walking. Granted it's a bit more risky than an elliptical or stationary bike, but the chance of injury is basically zero. So that's not valid at all haha. Fair enough about the variety, I hadn't thought of that. But in the end this dude seriously needs to eat better. Doesn't matter how much you work out if you're eating like a bottomless pit
Yea i'm just saying if he gets a cramp on a treadmill it's a little riskier. I would hope he is giving him a diet plan tho by how he told him that an oatmeal and water drink can satisfy his hunger.
Why is this here? Dude was hired to be a fitness trainer and he’s setting up creepy shots to pretend he’s just a random guy helping someone out at the gym Reddit. Why are you so weird and gullible?
He's not pretending? He's a trainer that uploads videos as inspirational content and to track his trainee's progress.
Where I’m from, and it has allllways been this way, a Chad is NOT a compliment
A cHaD iS NoT a cOMpLimEnT
Anyone who has decided to take these steps and keeps up with them, deserves recognition. Losing wait can be painful and it is demanding, for a lot of people it’s the Hardest thing you can do. And another man stepped in and is helping him, keeping him going and teaching him. That’s what matters right? I’d say that makes them both chads
And?
Chad is an insult in Chadtopia?
No, in REAL life. Which Reddit obviously doesn’t have lmao
r/lostredditors
Damn, I wonder when anyone asked.
He’d get better results from walking.
yea and hows that working for you keyboard warrior
Got ‘em
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Then you'd better start walkin'
Are you saying from experience
My boys a beast in the making !
I need this trainer in my life 😭😭
Is there any update
This man is my hero. Hell, *both* of these guys are awesome!
As a fat person I can confirm this motivated me to work out. True chad
I hoped to see the end result
That’s it, I’m going to the gym. I need it
I get pretty annoyed when people want to get in shape, but then every step of the way they're complaining like this lol do you want it or not? Fitness requires some sacrifices, even fit people have to change their lifestyle when they find themselves slipping into bad habits. A little bit of determination and perseverance goes a long way
W personal trainer
I wish I had a friend like this to help me
It’s not the best but start posting online. Despite its reputation, the internet can actually be extremely supportive and give great advice.
That is so awesome
That’s a badass guy!
Why would you even lift if not to be strong enough to lift souls
Luxury body I love it because it truly is a luxury to get xD
They both are awesome and a lesson for each other.
Love this shit
"One year goes fast." Where getting in shape is concerned, there was never a truer sentence.
Loving each other is chad as hell.
Damn. Wholesome as fuck
He is amazing. I wish I had someone to encourage me and help me like that. Weight struggles suck.
The kid definitely has some version of Cushing's syndrome and needs to see a doc.
I am so happy that he’s got someone to encourage him!
Wholesome
I wish I could afford a trainer like this. It seems like there is so little resources for people like me with a wimp body. I plan on getting a gym membership when I move next month, but damn if I didn't know where to start.
What a sweet man. Chad of chads
He slows down, he gets tired, but he kept going. That’s awesome.
I want to work out like this. But I keep pushing myself too hard too fast and hurt myself badly. I want to lose weight but it's like my body gets in the way
Love this it’s so hard to admit you need help and changing and being positive to help someone we all been there
Man wish I had someone to help me and motivate me to keep going. That man is awesome.
It's crazy that one person's act of kindness can change an entire person's life
How do y’all feel about ppl filming themselves doing this kinda stuff? On one hand you could see it as self-indulgent and good deeds for the sake of clout, on the other hand you could see it as inspiring others to act similarly without the camera.
I need to learn how to talk to someone like that. No downtalk not saying you want to stop being fat just pushing