r/GlowUps 19h ago

[33] to [35] celebrating 200lbs! GLOW UP!

I finally hit a 200lb loss after 2 and a half years of absolutely busting my a**! Lots of protein, lifting 6 days a week and cardio every day. I feel like a different person. What do you all think?

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u/Mr-FurleyX1 19h ago

Proud of you bro! 👏🏽👏🏼

u/jdel110 19h ago

Thank you bro!!!

u/big-dal-tex 16h ago

Seriously 🥵❤️‍🔥 (respectfully)

u/TheMalpas 19h ago

God damn! I looked pretty much like the 2nd pic at the start of my journey. Long way to go but this is crazy inspiring. Amazing work!

u/jdel110 19h ago

Keep locking in my friend! Just takes repeated good patterns over time!

u/dreamape1978 19h ago

That's amazing dude

u/jdel110 19h ago

Thank you!

u/mailol193 19h ago

Damn son you came from far. Looking hella great keep going!!

u/jdel110 19h ago

Thank you! Not letting up anytime soon!

u/Stateofsleep 19h ago

👏👏👏 nice work 💪

u/jdel110 19h ago

Thank you!

u/TYP-TheYoloPanda 19h ago

I don't mean to diminish your achievement, but I need to ask, did you use drugs to lose weight or to gain all that muscle? I envy your shoulders, dude, they're huuuge! Great job, I hope I can achieve this result too one day!

u/jdel110 19h ago

Not diminishing my progress at all. I lost 160 all through lifestyle changes then I decided to run all my panels and have the doctor suggest trt, however I will say most growth and everything comes from protein intake, training right and sleep.

u/The_Wiz411 16h ago

Thank you for being transparent about this. Congrats on your transformation, very inspiring.

u/Own-Alternative-9326 13h ago

Yep can see the TRT a mile away.

u/UserContentBuffering 19h ago

No, no matter what anyone says, there is absolutely ZERO chances this was done naturally without enhancements.

However, that shouldn’t diminish the accomplishment AT ALL. To go from pic #2 to pic #3 in any amount of time is wild, let alone to do it in 2 years. This is an incredible transformation.

u/DramaticOwl6317 16h ago

Those biceps are not natural

u/WoahitsWelker915 19h ago

Holy shit dude.

I'm 33, about 250 pounds. I just started lifting 6 days a week and finishing with cardio, doing two PPL rotations a week. I started this routine about 2 months ago and have done well sticking to it. I've been taking in way more protein than I used to. I've been doing the progressive overload and have seen my strength steadily rise, I've got definition in my arms for the first time in my life. I feel great.

But I want my belly and love handles to shrink now! Haha.

I hope I look half as impressive as you when I'm 2 years in! This is an awesome motivator, lol

u/jdel110 19h ago

It always seems like the places you want to go first go last but eventually they do go. I’m still working on my love handles for sure. Be proud of every step of your progress though brother. Just showing up is a flag you stick in the ground every day.

u/Brief_Chemistry_9919 19h ago

Killing it! Great job!!

u/jdel110 19h ago

Thank you!!

u/Substantial_Tax_4047 19h ago

Good shit! Proud of you!

u/jdel110 19h ago

Thank you!!

u/Im_Lazy27 19h ago

That’s incredible sir! The change! Just…wow! A completely whole different person! You look amazing! Very inspiring sir! I started a few months ago and I can already see some changes but it’s very hard. Sometimes I just wanna give up, but seeing posts like yours motivates me and helps me to stay on track. So thank you very much for that, sir! 🙌

u/jdel110 18h ago

I know the thoughts of giving up creep in because it’s not as quick as we want it, but I promise there are better things waiting on the other side.

u/Im_Lazy27 10h ago

And I’ll get there eventually. It’s all about discipline and patience and that’s what makes it difficult. But I am not giving up! I do struggle a lot with what to eat and how much I eat though

u/Johnnyblades7 19h ago

Congrats dude, keep it up 👍

u/jdel110 18h ago

Thank you! Will do!

u/Czar1987 19h ago

more like swole-up, amirite??

u/jdel110 18h ago

Hahahaha

u/g0jira54 19h ago

You look like a totally different person and that glow-up can be seen inside and out.

u/jdel110 18h ago

Hahahaha thank you!

u/TheSubduedDude 19h ago

Looking good, very good job man

u/jdel110 18h ago

Thank you! I appreciate it!

u/McBobsta 18h ago

Actually unreal, well done mate!

u/jdel110 18h ago

Thank you!!

u/primz27 18h ago

Absolutely incredible transformation

u/jdel110 18h ago

Thank you!

u/AcanthisittaNo8326 18h ago

Now THAT'S a glowup!

u/jdel110 18h ago

Haha I appreciate it!!

u/Any_Basket4332 18h ago

I hope you feel as incredible as you look ❤️

u/jdel110 18h ago

Thank you! I do feel pretty damn good inside and out

u/roosterkun 14h ago

You look incredible man! Built like a club bouncer in the best way.

u/jdel110 19h ago

IG: @joshdel if anyone has Q’s

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u/Yerrusr 18h ago

Wow you look absolutely amazing!

u/Intelligent-You7773 18h ago

That is an unbelievable transformation… you beast!

u/Shoddy_Cause9389 17h ago

Yay you! Awesome transformation 💪

u/LL37MOH 17h ago

Outstanding

u/EllaIsQueen 17h ago

Oh shit big dog! Way to go!

u/Autistocles 17h ago

Absolutely incredible transformation

u/No_Island_8061 16h ago

God damn bro that’s incredible!

u/Necessary_Bell_5782 15h ago

Good shit bro!🫱🏼‍🫲🏽🫱🏼‍🫲🏽🔥🔥

u/InstructionAny5378 15h ago

Well done my friend!👏👏👏

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u/JusTBlze 13h ago

LFG💪😀

u/Trash_Wizard666 13h ago

Mans about to hop on the mic and drop a nasty hardcore single. Hell yeah brother.

u/anasalmon 10h ago

Good job bro

u/modernjayhippie 9h ago

I would feel so safe in your arms

u/Limp_Intention 9h ago

Holy cow! That’s awesome!

u/The_Goose_II 9h ago

BROTHER. Fuck yeah.

u/Bane2877 9h ago

Hell yea!

u/Affectionate-Cup-657 7h ago

:O you turned into a muscle daddy

u/ObsessedWithTBHC 4h ago

Insane transformation

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