Back in June, I wrote about Drew Manning's journey on being fit and getting fat within a 6-month time span. His purpose is to gain 50 - 60 pounds of fat and then teach people how they can get fit and stay fit. It is now October and the transformation is quite shocking. Here is how he currently looks:
Starting weight was 193 lbs. He is now at 263.4 pounds.
I have to give him credit on doing this. Back when I originally posted my first blog post, I was a bit critical. However, I read his most recent blog post and he is really going through some issues, both physically and mentally. Here are just a few excerpts of what he is dealing with:
And it’s just not fun anymore. Dreading to walk up the stairs knowing that you’ll be out of breath is not fun. Not being able to play with your 2-year old due to chaffing and lack of stamina is not fun. Being in constant discomfort and being self conscious no matter what you wear is not fun.
- Speaking of laziness I’ve noticed that even though I’m hungry at times I get too lazy to even make a sandwich or pour a bowl of cereal.
- My wife says I have the male equivalent of PMS, but instead of it being once a month it’s just a continual, never-ending cycle. I suppose I’m a little sensitive about my appearance. To comfort myself I’m going to sit on the couch with my Ben & Jerry’s and watch “Chocolat” with Johnny Depp (and only because my Steel Magnolias DVD has a scratch in it)
- My wife and I had a serious discussion of how we thought this journey has had a negative impact on our marriage. All joking aside, we spoke about the physical, emotional, and mental side effects this project has caused and how it’s caused some “tension” in the home.
You can read his entire blog post here: Month 5 in Review.
I have to give Drew credit. He is really going through a lot of the issues that many overweight individuals have to deal with. It will be really quite interesting to watch him begin his transformation in a month. He knows what to do but I'm sure it will still require some discipline to break away from the bad habits that he has become accustomed to in these past 5 months.
What do you think of his transformation and his journey in general?
Visit Drew's web site at fit2fat2fit.com
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If he can truelly use this experience to help others change their life for the better and to develop a better understanding of their struggles, then bless this fellow. At first I was skeptical too. What does this say to someone who is already inconsistant with exercise? Wait until it gets really bad. Why don’t substance abuse counselors that have never had a drug problem start using drugs until they become addicted so they can relate to their clients? I am still skeptical that he isn’t doing this just for the publicity.
Good lord… I’m sure that what’s even harder than gaining the weight itself is watching yourself gain weight like that. Especially when you looked as good as he did. If I were in his shoes I’d surely be feeling depressed, so he’s definitely got my admiration. It’ll be really interesting to see him when he cuts back down again.
Great post, I enjoy seeing these sort of transformations. I am trying to get fit although this transformation is the reverse of that though LOL
Another transformation (from fat to fit) that is inspiring me is the one done by Rogelio at manlycurls.com
http://www.manlycurls.com/2011/10/rogelio-manly-curls-body-transformation/
He posts in the main bodybuilding forum on the internet and he always posts good content so I know for sure that I can look up to him to get more inspiration and motivation. He is also a natural fitness enthusiast which is what I am looking for (I don’t want to touch steroids, illegal supplements, etc).
I am really looking to see how Drew does the undoing of his fattening!
Drew’s adventure could have more consequences than he imagined. Time will tell. It does show that fitness impacts more than just your waistline; it has mental, physical, and relational costs.
I understand how some people feel he is “different” since he is a trainer and doesn’t sit for 8+ hours every day. BUT that doesn’t mean that use cubicle dwellers can’t be in shape. It takes small choices that add up.
Park on the opposite side of the building at the far end of the parking lot. Take the stairs (always). Try intermittent fasting. Do interval training instead of countless hours of steady-state cardio. Each step is nothing by itself, but combined …
It is going to be very interesting to keep following Drew’s journey. I hope he (and his marriage) survive.
-Troy
This is awesome, from fit to fat and then back to fit. Quite an usual thing to hear really, as most fitness blogs talk about their transformation from fat to fit. I feel so sorry for gaining all the weight again after all the hard work, but keeping going for it, you will make it
It would be interesting to see his “diet” for doing this to his body! It might be a good wake up call for people looking to lose weight, but can’t seem to get it done.
I seen something like that.my friend go to gym and make his body to perfect and then go to fat and than again go to gym and now he look like me
Wow he has some inspiration and drive. Keep up the good work.
Drew’s story is certainly inspirational in that he can put his body through this weight gain and loss. I can empathize with him on energy levels after weight gain. The additional weight comes with lethargy. Took a lot of courage on his part to make this move for sure.
I find myself going through this transition every year. Get fit in spring, fit in summer, slowly eating more in fall, then winter i’ve packed on lbs to stay warm lol.
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