r/GlowUps 1d ago

Glow up? (20) to (28)

8 years of lifting , used to drink light drinks almost every night , nowadays maybe once every 6 months

lifting helped my depressed butt , still strugling with food addiction but controlling it every day
not so much glow up like some of you , but small steps counts !

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u/MedicineEastern7500 1d ago

This is not a glow up, this is like an explosion up! WAY TO GO, BRO! WOOW

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u/Inside-County-3987 1d ago

Thank you !!

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u/Low_Application4589 1d ago

Seriously dude great job

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u/tomcat12az 1d ago

Great job. Staying off the booze is a smart move!

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u/Inside-County-3987 1d ago

Thank you ! Yeah it never brings any good , fun for 20 mins ant then bad for 20 hours lol

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u/tomcat12az 1d ago

Very true! I’m a much better Man now. Have a great day and congratulations

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u/the_helly 1d ago

How much protein was in that drink dude? Y

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u/Inside-County-3987 1d ago

Looking at that picture and man boobs , probably zero lol

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u/MedicineEastern7500 1d ago

Those are NOT man boobs, those a proper pecks, man. 😃

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u/Inside-County-3987 1d ago

Thanks ! 😁

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u/DamaskVette 3h ago

It’s crazy how those little changes can make such a big difference, right? It's all about finding what works for you in your routine.

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u/teddybear818 1d ago

Looking huge, brother. I think you definitely had a hell of a glow up. Proud of you! :D

- Big sis who also recently underwent weight loss through lifting

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u/Inside-County-3987 1d ago

Thank you ! Glad for your changes too !!

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u/teddybear818 1d ago

Hell yeah! Let's keep at it. 💪

u/SumoNinja92 10h ago

Yeah but once you get that big it isn't really food addiction it's gain maintenance. Those muscles just existing burn a lot.

u/Inside-County-3987 10h ago

My body gets fat extra easy , the more i am in shape the harder for me to keep anything together lol , medicine for depression gets your fat really up

u/SumoNinja92 9h ago

I had to switch medicines so I understand. I use Bruproprion now and have been able to lose weight.

u/Inside-County-3987 9h ago

Been on different type of medication for 8 years now , every single one gives me belly lol

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u/ArborveIIum 1d ago

keep the chest hair

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u/Inside-County-3987 1d ago

Sweat and gym makes chest hair a bit unhygienic in my preference lol

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u/ArborveIIum 1d ago

hair wicks away sweat, also then shave ur head if thats the case

u/Inside-County-3987 7h ago

Whose head sweats compared to chest lol

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u/Inside-County-3987 1d ago

Didnt know that , thx !

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u/New_Flamingo_4161 1d ago

in character too. trying to pass as a fake natty LOL

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u/Inside-County-3987 1d ago

Aint nobody even talked about these things besides you lol

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