08/03/2024
I remember it like it was yesterdayâŠ
Climbing the stairs to the office, and struggling to keep my breath.
22 years old and I couldnât even walk up a flight of stairs without being winded.
Iâm thinking, âHow did I get here?â I was ashamed, as I stood panting to say hi to the receptionist.
At 21, I had my dream engineering job. But I spent 99% of my time and money drinking. My best âfriendsâ were bartenders and regulars.
That led me from 175 lbs to 215. No muscle, just fat. I hadnât seen the inside of a gym since high school.
I was disappointed in myself. How did I get so out of shape that I couldnât climb a flight of stairs without struggling?
I wore undershirts year-round to try and hide the sweat.
My college life Iâd always been active on campus and around Boston. Now, in my office 9-5, I was sitting all day, and the hour-long bus ride didnât help.
I knew I needed to make a change. No, I HAD to make a change.
I started walking 3 miles to the office every morning. Eventually, I found Menâs Health workouts and eventually Bodybuilding. com.
I tried every âshredâ program there was. Joining every free challenge, but never following through, being embarrassed at the lack of results, and my lack of commitment.
Iâd bounce between dangerously low calories to cutting carbs to 25g a day (thatâs œ a bagel, for reference).
I was miserable and defeated.
I did so much dumb s**t that wasnât healthy or sustainable. I put my body in worse shape than if Iâd just stayed fat and uncomfortable.
I started to properly fuel my body and trained for my goals. No more HIIT or crazy amounts of cardio (yes, 55 minutes 2x a day SUCKS). No more carb cutting either.
Fast forward to 2024, and I lost 18.9 pounds in just 10 weeks. I felt my best and looked my leanest in over a decade going on my honeymoon.
Seeing friends from college and work pack on pounds over the years, I knew I needed to help.
Thatâs why I became a coach.
I realized I was designing buildings to last 100 years, so why canât I help guys design their bodies to do the same?
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- Coach Spencer