JAKE H

8 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

Jake - Are you coming down for the Honda classic this year?

yes!

Last week in disney!!! Hope everyone is well. You all look amazing!!

On 2/18/2021 at 2:14 PM, Staggs said:

Hi everyone! I wanted to know what everyone did during their workout routine when you first started after surgery. I'm 7 months PO looking to get my strength back and build muscle as well. What did you all do in a routine (sets & reps)?

supplements included?

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I joined a crossfit gym and it has been amazing for me. They tell you what to do so it takes all the thinking out of it. It includes all types of fitness. From cardio, to lifting, and gymnastics. I love what it has done for my body,

i was happy to lose my boobs 😂😂😂😂 or should i say moobs.

On 2/18/2021 at 8:36 AM, Jnfinney said:

I stumbled upon this post after searching "CrossFit." I have been seriously considering trying out a CrossFit gym about 30 minutes away from me after I have surgery and am cleared by my surgeon. I already work out consistently, but I feel that CrossFit will really push my limits and take my workouts to another level. How many days a week do you do CrossFit? Do you have any advice for someone looking to try out CrossFit?

i personally do crossfit 6 days a week. I am not recommending that, its just what i do. i fell in love with it and enjoy it so much that it doesnt even feel like working out to me anymore. its become a sport to me and trying to get better at it everyday. i know it can seem intimidating but most things are at first until we dive in. It will push you in different ways and teach you knew movements you would not normally do at your standard gym. Crossfit is for everyone tho, and can be scaled for anyone. I recommend follow their instagram page and seeing some amazing people on there. Let me know if there is anything else i can answer for you!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this post. I too took the lifting route. i do it through crossfit. But it has done wonders for my body!! it has so many benefits when done correctly and will only help us as we get older. Congrats to you on your success!!

Happy New Years everyone!!!! Here is the GF and me on new years eve. I hope everyone has a great year!!!

i use a WHOOP strap. Very big in the fitness world these days.

21 hours ago, BayougirlMrsS said:

tips excepted..... hehe

just enjoy the **** out of it. theyll walk you through it all. and pay the extra for the video experience.

On 12/28/2020 at 2:19 PM, BayougirlMrsS said:

i'm so excited to say.... I will be joining the "jump" club this June.... I can't wait....

wooohoooooooooooooooooooooooo

50 minutes ago, Neller said:

Muscle does not weigh more. A pound of butter weighs the same as a pound of sugar and weighs the same as a pound of flour. You look more fit because you are more fit, and if you hadn’t built lean muscle you would still look like the first picture. Good job!

Lol yes you’re right! I should say that a pound of fat takes up a lot more space then muscle.

51 minutes ago, GivinItMyALL said:

So looking forward to when I will start some weight training (I am one of those who is going to wait until I am mostly to goal -- when I am actually putting more food in my body to sustain the extra energy output). I don't care if I gain a few pounds from it. Those pounds will take up less space I always like the visual of a pound of feathers takes up a LOT more space than a pound of Iron.< br />
Looking great, man!

Thank you!! Yeah thats exactly what i did. I got down under goal and I was running a lot at the time. i did a half marathon and then switched my focus to crossfit. Im loving the process. Im sure you will enjoy it too!!

11 minutes ago, Jaelzion said:

Has anyone ever told you that you resemble boxer Canelo Alvarez? LOL 😁

lol this is a first but i see it hahaha

The picture on the left came up on my memories from a year ago. I was 234 in that picture. The picture on the right is from today and im 235. I knew i wanted to build muscle, but the the thought of building muscle and watching the scale go up scared the hell out of me. But this is why pictures are important for us. I would much rather look like the 235 i am now, rather then the 234 i was a year ago. I know for me, i was so obsessed with the number on the scale, that i was starting to drive myself insane. Luckily i have an amazing nutritionist and life coach, who made me give up the scale and just take pictures once a week and trust her. I reluctantly did just that, and i couldnt be happier. YES the number on the scale is higher then it use to be. My low was 208 and ive now been between 225-235 for 4 months now. My waist is now smaller at 235 then it was at 208. My waist fits in a 32 size jean. Muscle really does weigh more. I just wanted to post this because i know i am not a lone. The scale can be scary, but it doesnt have to be. Building a healthy relationship with food and the scale have been difficult, but rewarding. Slowly but surely.

I had one plate. My plates are a lot different then they use to be. You could actually see the bottom of the plate at some parts lol.i even had a couple different bites of dessert. Ive developed a great relationship with food at this point. I know i can have some extra carbs on days like that and be just fine. Made sure i hit the gym the next day and all is well. I enjoyed myself and come monday, the scale was still in the same place. Hope everyone had a great day!!

On 11/17/2020 at 11:14 PM, bhrobins said:

You all are so inspiring and have motivated me to move into strength training as I come out of weight loss mode. I'm 6 months post-VSG and about 12 lbs from my lowest goal. (6' 3", 48yr male, HW 382, SW 309 5/18/20, CW 227, goal 215).

My nutritionist has me at 1200 cals right now, which is a bit of a struggle most days. I see her again in a couple of weeks to talk about progressing. I know I will need more calories to stop losing and even more to gain strength with my BMR at ~1900 cals.

How do you guys "eat clean" and get 2500+ calories in? I am currently restricted to about 7-8 oz per meal. A sample day of your meal plan would be awesome to see.

Since I assume you eat all day, how much do you worry about timing of food relative to your workouts?

Thanks for any advice you can give a noob like me!

i have a pretty standard daily routine.

egg whites and turkey sausage

greek yogurt and Protein Shake

lunch i eat oatmeal with pb powder and almond milk

greek yogurt and granola.

i eat a cliff bar before my workout.

dinner i have ground turkey or ground chicken with rice and veggies.

then maybe oatmeal again or yogurt.

i bought a whoop strap and found i burn anywhere from 3000-3500 cals a day. i workout 6-7 days a week. depending on the impact of the workout. i have to eat often to get my cals in but i know what i wanted out of all this. things have worked out well for me.

2 hours ago, ms.sss said:

+1

😂😂😂😂

edited to add: clarification: @JAKE H all in good fun...but please let us know if you start to feel sexually harassed. 😂

hahaha nooo not at all. its all good fun and i appreciate the compliments. 😘

lolol thank you!!!

1 minute ago, WishMeSmaller said:

Just going to go out on a limb here and say I think we ALL enjoy the skinnier Jake. 😉

21 hours ago, BayougirlMrsS said:

10 years? well you look very handsome... Being noise.... is this the GF? she's a hottie...

yup 10 years!! cant believe it. and no not my gf. very close friend of mine but she does enjoy the skinnier jake lolol

Had my 10 year high school reunion this weekend. Finally a picture not in my work bathroom. lol

Ive 100% been there. i got put onto some self help books. "the obstacle is the way" changed my life. i dont know if youre a reader but it changed my life. I know different things work for different people. Just thought id put it out there. You got this!

5 hours ago, Sophie7713 said:

Mirror mirror on the wall, who's that handsome gentleman tried and true? The mirror replies, why that is Jake who has transformed through dedication, determination and destined to change the course of his life. A very impressive reflection, indeed!

thank you!!!!! ❤️

I hope everyone is going great. You all look amazing!!!

9 hours ago, Kiki20 said:

I can't believe I am coming across this post. Hi there! Did you end up getting the surgery and how are you doing?

I'm a powerlifter too and am looking at getting this op and have the same numbers as you for my Squat bench and deadlift. Am worried if il be able to get my strength back

i wouldnt call myself a power lifter per say, but i do crossfit and it involves a lot of weightlifting. i will say i lost A LOT of strength the first year. once i got to my goal weight tho, i started focusing on my strength and how to eat enough to support my workouts. Ive worked my ass off the past 5 months and my numbers shot right back up. As of right now my deadlift is 490, Squat 375. Bench 275. Squat Clean 275 and etc.....Its definitely doable!! Its not the easiest because i have to eat like once and hour to get my cals, but its been worth it for me.

Just my experience, ive used the devils lettuce every single day since ive been home. 🤷‍♂️. Thats just me. I often do it before my meals so that if munchies were a problem, they would be taken care of. Also i do it before bed. But usually by that time im ready to pass out anyway and dont have to worry about food. but if youre in a legal state you can get the cbd flower with very low thc in it if youre worried about munchies. Good luck.