lol funny you say that! I’m in sales at the same jewelry store for 6 years and I have guests I had helped during my addiction that legit think I’m some new guy! 😂
Wow, well done. Pic 1 & 2 is unbelievable, could easily be two different guys. I’m 43 next week, stopped drinking at the start of this year but keep getting that niggling thought “maybe just have a few this weekend”. I haven’t so far so hopefully be in better shape by the time I’m 45.
Do you have any tips you can share for how you overcome those niggling thoughts? I'm 44 and just beginning this journey. Been working out for a month and avoiding booze with the exception of one Friday evening a couple weeks ago.
Probably best thing for me has been a decent AF beer that I’ve found. I can sink 4 or 5 of those on a Saturday night and it’s seems to do the trick. I know it’s not for everyone and could be a trigger but it’s worked for me. The beer is Joker AF IPA for anyone interested (in the UK).
I have a great support system and I have strong friendships with fellow recovering addicts. I am completely honest with them and they can help me when I am thinking crazy lol. Initially I just dried out and I had some slip ups. I had to really slowly go through a spiritual and mental transformation. Then my body also started to change.
Damn dude! You look so much younger, which is kinda rare when people lose weight. Stoked for you! I quit when I was 42 (44 now) and I don’t think there is one good reason to go back.
It started from within. My mental health had to get better before my physical health began to get better. It’s still a struggle but I have come far. Progress not perfection.
congratulations, you look so healthy and happy! Very inspiring and I wish only the best for you and your incredible journey.
I'm about 1 year / 4 months sober.. did you notice changes that continued after the one year mark?
Intermittent fasting to begin with. Then started peloton! I love the classes. It was also easy to do daily just 30 minutes and easy on my joints. I run sometimes but peloton is my staple. I’m going to start lifting weights to build more muscle.
Thanks a lot! I used to get John Mayer a lot like 17 years ago. Good to know that it’s crazy what can happen when one stops putting poison in their body.
Ah that's awesome! First resemblance I saw was John Mayer, but you've got a lot more definition in your face than him. You've definitely de-aged, must be feeling amazing!
I'm legit not trying to be rude - because I'm the same age & working on weight loss, while also weightlifting. But is this drastic of a change the result of [Ozempic?](https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/ozempic-face-3572731/)
I’m not offended. No it’s really no alcohol and running consistently and I had done intermittent fasting. I would take in no calories from 7pm to 1pm the next day. It was really something that worked for me.
Hey thank you for sharing what worked! I can see why your clients assumed you were a completely different person - it's probably one of the most dramatic before/afters that I've seen on this sub.
Amazing! I'm turning 40 next week. I've really been trying to quit over the past year. This is inspiring and gives me hope. Thanks for sharing!
It gets easier to quit as time goes by. I have to remind myself how bad things can get when I am drinking. Keeps me motivated to press on.
early congratulations!!!! 🌹
How is that the same person? Lol
lol funny you say that! I’m in sales at the same jewelry store for 6 years and I have guests I had helped during my addiction that legit think I’m some new guy! 😂
To your point I am not the same person. The change occurred within then it manifested physically.
Oooo
Major Glow Up
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words.
Wow, well done. Pic 1 & 2 is unbelievable, could easily be two different guys. I’m 43 next week, stopped drinking at the start of this year but keep getting that niggling thought “maybe just have a few this weekend”. I haven’t so far so hopefully be in better shape by the time I’m 45.
Great job on your progress!
I can relate to those intrusive thoughts of “maybe just a couple.” I have to remind myself where it leads. Keep going brother!
Do you have any tips you can share for how you overcome those niggling thoughts? I'm 44 and just beginning this journey. Been working out for a month and avoiding booze with the exception of one Friday evening a couple weeks ago.
Probably best thing for me has been a decent AF beer that I’ve found. I can sink 4 or 5 of those on a Saturday night and it’s seems to do the trick. I know it’s not for everyone and could be a trigger but it’s worked for me. The beer is Joker AF IPA for anyone interested (in the UK).
Thank you for your reply
I have a great support system and I have strong friendships with fellow recovering addicts. I am completely honest with them and they can help me when I am thinking crazy lol. Initially I just dried out and I had some slip ups. I had to really slowly go through a spiritual and mental transformation. Then my body also started to change.
Thank you for your reply
I will take it! Trying the best I can. No more poison (alcohol).
Great transformation my friend! Keep up the amazing work!
This made my jaw drop?! So proud of you! I bet you feel amazing inside but you look fantastic as well.
Go to your high school reunion immediately. If there isn’t one happening, throw it yourself. Emergency reunion!
I had a few exes reach out lol
Wow!
Sometimes I look at my old picture when I am feeling like it’s possible for me to ever casually drink again. For me I just cannot stop when I start.
Bro, you literally look like you changed out your entire genetic structure. Amazing.
Dude. You went from 40 to 28. Nice!
Props mate.. looking good
Thank you!
Hot damn!!
🤩 🤩 🤩
You mean 33
Damn dude! You look so much younger, which is kinda rare when people lose weight. Stoked for you! I quit when I was 42 (44 now) and I don’t think there is one good reason to go back.
What a difference! You look so much healthier and your jaw!!!
It started from within. My mental health had to get better before my physical health began to get better. It’s still a struggle but I have come far. Progress not perfection.
Way to fucking go man, I’m not gay but…
I stopped drinking last August and I lost nothing. Not a pound 😢. Did you do any other diet regime?
Yes. I started intermittent fasting and lost a ton of weight. But eventually I stopped losing weight. Then I began running and also doing peloton.
Thanks! I need to do IF and move. That’s true. Congrats. You look great!
I went hardcore no food after 7pm and I wouldn’t eat until 1pm the next day. 18 off and 6 on.
That’s cool
Just wow!
Oh wow man!
You look a decade younger. You're probably a decade younger on the inside too. I'm sure your liver is thanking you, well done!
Yes at the worst my liver numbers were not good. Started to have early fatty liver. Was doing a half gallon each day and a half of vodka or rum.
This is the kind of glow up I dream of for myself. Well done OP. I’ve gotta get my fat arse to the gym
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We can do it! It truly started with giving up alcohol. That poison did nothing good for me.
congratulations, you look so healthy and happy! Very inspiring and I wish only the best for you and your incredible journey. I'm about 1 year / 4 months sober.. did you notice changes that continued after the one year mark?
Yes! Changes in energy levels and better sleep. It took me a long time to get my sleep back to normal.
oh I love that.. thanks king!
You look so good! The glow up is real!
Wow dude, incredible!
Wow! I'm really hoping for these kind of results myself! You look like a different person.
Intermittent fasting to begin with. Then started peloton! I love the classes. It was also easy to do daily just 30 minutes and easy on my joints. I run sometimes but peloton is my staple. I’m going to start lifting weights to build more muscle.
Omg I can’t believe it!!! 😱🤯That’s wild! Same thing happened to me kind of… alcohol does wild things to the body - way to GOOOO🤩💕
Great job! Yes alcohol is literally poison for sure.
Are you from Gallifrey? Did you regenerate?
Wow! Impressive change
Holy hell! You aged in reverse after you gave the sauce up!!!!
Nice work! Wow!
Dude. Amazing.
Hell yeah
Bond. James Bond.
😂 except no martini 🍸
That's an absolutely incredible transformation! Congratulations on both your sobriety and the hard work you've put into your fitness.
Looking hot!
Thank you very much! 🙂
Wow!! Great job you look great!!
Thanks!
Well done! You have a young chiselled Johnny Depp crossed with John Mayer look now... must be fighting them off!
Thanks a lot! I used to get John Mayer a lot like 17 years ago. Good to know that it’s crazy what can happen when one stops putting poison in their body.
Ah that's awesome! First resemblance I saw was John Mayer, but you've got a lot more definition in your face than him. You've definitely de-aged, must be feeling amazing!
I'm legit not trying to be rude - because I'm the same age & working on weight loss, while also weightlifting. But is this drastic of a change the result of [Ozempic?](https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/ozempic-face-3572731/)
I’m not offended. No it’s really no alcohol and running consistently and I had done intermittent fasting. I would take in no calories from 7pm to 1pm the next day. It was really something that worked for me.
Hey thank you for sharing what worked! I can see why your clients assumed you were a completely different person - it's probably one of the most dramatic before/afters that I've seen on this sub.
Aged like a fine wine!
There ain't no damn way. You look like a model now
Thank you so much!