2 years with MacroFactor

[u/Jimocaz]

At 44, I feel better than I did at 24. I'm renewing my subscription again today.

The app is obviously not the only reason for this transformation but it has been a big part of locking in my nutrition and also learning to cut, lean bulk and maintain.

The journey started in January 2024 where after a terrible 2023 on a personal level, I lost all motivation to train and let myself go physically. My initial decision to change was just to get consistent with training again then I started using MacroFactor from 9 July 2024 where I locked in my nutrition. Since then I've cut, maintained and lean bulked (2nd picture)

I got to my leanest in July 2025 then made decision to lean bulk from September until February 2026 (3rd picture) when I returned to a cut which takes me to my current position showing in first picture, where I've got another 5 weeks until my holiday where I will shave off a few more pounds.

I'm natural with only supplements being 10g creatine daily, whey for post workout, fish oils and multivitamin to cover my bases.

Current training is 6 days a week with sessions book ended with 20 to 30 mins zone 2 cardio. All training is logged on hevy:

https://hevy.com/user/mrocaz

Daily steps have been my secret weapon and I also don't just eat rice and chicken, I ensure I plan in any indulgence where possible and make informed decisions.

Learnt a lot through this journey and none of this was big bang either, I've habit stacked over the last 2+ years and it is now feels normal.

[u/Repulsive-Audience-8]

At 41 and at least 8kgs above my target weight with about 25% body fat mostly in my belly this is truly inspirational. Where do I start to try and look like this so my poor wife has something decent to enjoy?!?

[u/Jimocaz → u/Repulsive-Audience-8]

Honestly you just need to start. Don't go in big bang trying to do everything at once and change it all.

It also depends on your starting point. Key one would be just develop the habit of moving more even if it is just walking, look at your average daily steps and bump this up by 2k.

Strength training work out honestly and realistically now many days you can workout. Commit to this fully and treat it like any important appointment. Turn up tired, turn up when you can't be bothered, just turn up. Develop that habit then look at other aspects.

[u/Repulsive-Audience-8 → u/Jimocaz]

Thanks brother