Category: Health

Mid-August 2024 was a turning point for me. I had a doctor’s visit, and let’s just say, the reality check was real. I knew my weight had gotten out of control, but seeing the 320 lbs on the chart made it hit different. That day, I decided to stop making excuses and start making changes.

On August 11, 2024, I set my fitness goal, not just to lose weight, but to completely transform my health. No more half-hearted attempts, no more short-lived diets. This time, I was in it for real.

The Plan: Small Wins, Big Results

I’ve learned that losing weight isn’t about some magic formula. It’s about consistency, showing up every day, even when it’s hard. My plan?

✅ An 85% nutritious diet (not perfect, but smart choices daily)
✅ No more Coke or “white stuff” (sugar, flour, excess salt)
✅ Walking, light weightlifting, and dancing (yes, dancing counts!)
✅ Tracking progress but not stressing over every fluctuation

Since that August 11 start, I’ve already made huge progress, and I feel the difference, not just in my weight, but in my energy, strength, and mindset. I still have a long way to go, but I’m not at 320 lbs anymore, and that’s what keeps me pushing forward.

FitnessByBull: Helping Others on This Journey

As I go through this journey, I’ve realized how many people out there are struggling just like I was. That’s why I created FitnessByBull, a space where I’ll share my progress, real struggles, wins, and fitness tips for others looking to change their lives.

FitnessByBull isn’t about unrealistic goals or extreme fitness challenges, it’s about making sustainable progress and finding what works for you. Whether you’re just starting, stuck in a plateau, or trying to break bad habits, we’re in this together.

The Journey Continues…

I don’t know exactly where my weight will land, but I do know one thing: I’m never going back to 320 lbs. Every step forward is a win, and I’m excited to see where this journey takes me.

If you want to follow along, learn from my mistakes, or just get some motivation, follow FitnessByBull on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter X, and Facebook or bookmark FitnessByBull.com! Let’s get stronger together.

🔥 This isn’t just a weight loss journey, it’s a life transformation 🔥

There was a time when walking into 7-Eleven felt impossible. If the gas pump was not taking my card, I would not go inside. I would rather drive to another gas station. The same thing happened at the bank. If the ATM drive-thru was closed, I would not walk inside. Instead, I would drive to a different bank, pay extra ATM fees, and move on.

At 320 lbs, even basic tasks became a struggle. I was not just out of shape. I was stuck physically, mentally, and emotionally.

What Life Looked Like at 320 lbs

I was drowning in bad habits. Everything I did revolved around comfort, convenience, and avoiding movement.

My Eating & Drinking Habits

• My go-to meal was a California burrito loaded with french fries, sour cream, steak or chicken, and cheddar cheese. A fat-packed monster of a meal.
• I drank at least 3 liters of Coke every single day. Water? It meant nothing to me.
• My diet was full of greasy, carb-heavy, and sugar-loaded foods that made me feel sluggish and tired all the time.

My Body Was Breaking Down

• Blood pressure was high.
• Heart rate was high.
• Walking was painful. My knees were weak, and my bad hip made it even worse. I did not just walk like a penguin, I walked like a broken penguin.
• I could not sleep lying down. Every time I tried, I would feel my throat close up, I could not breathe, and I would wake up gasping for air, thinking I was dying. Because of that, I started sleeping sitting up or stacking pillows just to avoid choking in my sleep.
• I was round like Humpty Dumpty. My body shape had no definition. I felt like I was trapped inside a version of myself I did not recognize.

The Mental & Emotional Toll

• Anxiety and depression took over my life.
• I acted like I was happy, but deep down, I was not.
• People treated me like I did not exist. I felt invisible, both mentally and physically.
• From 35 to 43 years old, I faced the hardest years of my life.

I used to think about my golden years, my teens and twenties, when I felt alive and full of energy. But now, in my forties, I want those golden years back. Not just as memories, but as health, strength, and energy.

What Comes Next?

I am in the process of changing everything, but I am not sharing my full success story just yet. I have come a long way, but I want to wait until May 4th before I talk about what I have done to fix my life.

If you are struggling like I was, I get it. I was at rock bottom, and I know how hard it is to climb out of that place. But if you want to know how I turned things around and how you can too, bookmark my fitness site: FitnessByBull.com. That is where I will be dropping all the details after May 4th.

For now, just know this:

I am never going back to 320 lbs.