GLOW UP! [26] to [27] is this a solid glow up?
Between turning 26 and 27, I decided to take control of my health and went from 90 kg down to 65 kg. Honestly, this journey ended up being about so much more than just the numbers on the scale.
The biggest game-changer was fixing my diet: I stayed in a consistent calorie deficit, cut out ultra-processed foods, and made sure to hit my daily protein targets. On top of that, I committed to lifting weights 4 to 5 days a week combined with regular cardio sessions.
Beyond the physical transformation, this process completely rebuilt my discipline, mental clarity, and overall confidence. I feel healthier and more energized than ever before. Would you consider this a solid glow up? Would love to hear your thoughts and feedback
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u/Straight_Apple_1551 4d ago
With what you’ve been working toward, I’d say you’re killing it. I’m sure it’s been a lot of work.
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u/BanditSL99 4d ago
Let's go dude. This is awesome. I'm down 50 pounds already and your transformation is inspiring.
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u/usvalnobody 4d ago
This gives me hope that I’m not too old to glow up (I am 26), but good god I need to learn to get up and do it…
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u/MFTrooper 3d ago
26 old? 🤣 I wish I had started at that age. I’m 40 and started 8 months ago. Down 50 lbs. was 275 now down to 225.
If you’re motivated do it now. Before kids are in the mix. I have 2 and work nights. Not that it’s impossible but why not make it easier on yourself when you only have to concentrate on yourself.
And great job to OP. Would love to look like that one day. 👍🏾
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u/orphan_1991 3d ago
It is, but I just want to know how you did it. I’m at your starting point right now, please enlighten me good sir!
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u/Opening_Employment80 3d ago
Woah woah. Please give me your training exercise, diet and did you also done facial training?
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u/DiebM 3d ago
classic full body workout 8 months then go upper lower rest upper lower nothing fancy tricks track calories and i did not training facial or use anything on my face just fat goes
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u/BestAzlanEver 3d ago
You already looked good in the first place, and now you look relatively even better. Congratulations because your hard work has paid off and may you have continued resilience to maintain it.
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u/InsideNet7931 2d ago
How did your social and personal life change after this massive Glowup?
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u/DiebM 2d ago
whenever i walk into a room or even just walk past someone i can literally feel the vibe shift like the way people look at me is totally different now and honestly i started doing the same thing back to them other than that people notice me way more now im definitely in a much better place socially
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u/TrichyHalfElf 3d ago
Wow man, amazing transformation, and in only one year! Wanna share your secret?
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u/DiebM 3d ago
15 month actually well probably no secret but for me someone in my life just said bad things then i just tried to be better?
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u/TrichyHalfElf 3d ago
Well, that’s the best way to respond to people saying hurtful stuff. I’ve had that happen, and I’m also the type of person to show people what I made of as a response to their cruelty. Some people will hear those same things and just curl up into a ball, but others will take it as a challenge.
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u/Rezukiel 3d ago
Hey man what’s your routine look like? I’m going to be starting in the gym soon and I don’t really have a good starting point
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u/DiebM 3d ago
classic nothing fancy 8 months only 3 days a week 1.30 hours daily full body workout and after that i just hate full body style and goes upper lower rest upper lower rest rest till failure almost every time trying to lift heavier than yesterday thats all just basic things and you need to put your ass to that and it will happen
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u/nuee-ardente 3d ago
What’s your height? How much deficit you were at the whole time, like up to 400-500? How did you deal with the ordeal of tracking food? You definitely nailed it. As someone who is skinny fat and tries to do body recomposition, you give me hope.
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u/DiebM 3d ago
Starting without track when weight loss drops i start track try to go -500 as possible but last 3 week i eat 1300 kcal and the hunger is realy hell and mirror and scale says nothing working but last day when u wake up something change and u see on mirror/scale u nailed it thats how i did it real problem is fighting with hunger i sleep almost 12hrs a day cuz when i get hungry on nights i go bed early so i can sleep long and when i get up finally i can eat lol and 3 days a week 30 min slow cardio
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u/nuee-ardente 2d ago
Weren’t you worried about the deficit affecting your recovery and muscle building? A deficit of 500 calories seems to be on the edge. I’m in a similar position for body recomp and I go to the gym 3-4 times a week. My diet goes from 10-15% deficit to 10-15% surplus depending on the day, although I track most of it. I didn’t improve last year and sort of blamed it on my diet, so I changed it.
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u/Ok-Beyond244 1d ago
Wait how!? I look like you do in the before pic. I can never pack on any muscle and if I do it's mostly fat. How did you get like this?????
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u/Spanish_Wardog 3d ago
Let you beard grow a little more and a fresh haircut and 10/10
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u/DiebM 3d ago
I tried beard and beard not for me lool
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u/sweetroll_enthusiast 3d ago
I like your current hairstyle I don't think you need a haircut, it suits you. Also not everyone needs a beard lol you look good that way
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u/DiebM 3d ago
i get that comment mostly wolfcut and a little bit hair on facial is fine probably if i try beard or mustache i look a like ottoman empire monarch lol
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u/sweetroll_enthusiast 3d ago
Lol I can imagine hahaha But I noticed a pattern here that somehow people in the comments suggests to each single man he shall grow a beard. I don't rly get it because I think there also are many men who look excellent clean shaven or only with stubbles. I don't get the beard obsession, it's not the solution for all problems lol.
Edit: grammar
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u/sharkattacks28282 3d ago
Hard to believe this is the same person tbh
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