My Keys to Getting Shredded: Here's What I've Done The Last 49 Days to Go From 205 to 190 Pounds

Alright, it’s been 49 days since I decided to stop living like a piece of shit. For the past five years, I did nothing but drink, do drugs, and eat like crap. But 49 days ago, I made a decision and committed to it—and I couldn’t be happier. In less than two months, I’ve seen tremendous progress, so I wanted to share my journey for anyone who’s going through the same thing or thinking about making a change.

The most important decision I’ve made is cutting out alcohol. I’m not saying I’ll never drink again—because I probably will—but I won’t let it control my life anymore. It’s crazy how much alcohol affects your body without you even realizing it. My face has slimmed down, my skin is clearer than ever, and my beer gut has disappeared. Giving up alcohol has been by far the hardest part of this journey. Whether you’re quitting for 75 days or the rest of your life, it’s always an uphill battle. But if you take it one day at a time, it’s doable.

Aside from alcohol, the most important factor for me has been my diet. I used to lift all the time in high school and early college, thinking I’d get big just by lifting. Little did I know, my unhealthy eating habits and constant drinking were canceling out all the work I put in at the gym. Now, I value my diet even more than working out itself. In my non-professional opinion, the key to fat loss is being in a calorie deficit—burning more calories than you consume. I’m not a TB12 fanatic, but your body is a vehicle, and what you put into it matters. Feel free to tailor your diet to your needs, but here’s what I’ve been eating for the past 49 days.

And finally—working out. Just getting to the gym is the biggest step. Once you build a routine and gain momentum, it becomes second nature. I’ll post my workout splits below. Again, I’m not a professional—this is just what’s been working for me. For example, I hit chest three times a week because I have a bird chest. But if you have scrawny legs, you might want to focus more on those. Everybody is different. The only thing I swear by is doing sets until failure. Whatever exercises you choose, aim for three sets to failure—that’s what’s helped me the most.

And don’t forget your cardio—it’s arguably the most important part of losing weight. I started with 30 minutes on a 10 incline at 3 MPH, increasing the incline by 0.5 every week until I reached 12. Now, I do 12 incline at 3.5 MPH for 30 minutes every day.

Hope this helps! Good luck on your journey—you won’t regret it!