That can be used as my current picture.
Hey guys, new to the forum here, but been a T Nation reader for years. Was wondering if I could join in on the challenge this year.
I have a very specific reason for doing this. In the summer of 2018, I was diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, a heart condition. At the time of the diagnosis I was 320 lbs. Managed to get down 255 lbs in a year, but I gained back 30 pounds since the end of August due to a relapse of the condition, the death of my dog, and the general rigors of my 3rd year in law school.
I now realize, as I sit here at 286 lbs, that I want to lose at least 35 pounds, maybe even more. Itās important for the quality of life with this condition. However, between school and everything, Iāve found it hard to stay consistent with my diet and exercise. Iām hoping that this challenge and the T-Nation community could help me with that.
I realize that this is a bit late but if Iām allowed Iād love to join the challenge and would gladly post a photo with my overall goals. Thank you for your consideration.
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Iām no one official, but Iād certainly encourage you to tag along! Weāre all in this together, great way to keep fellow meatheads accountable. Adding one more is only a positive
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Get a pic up today and jump in mate.
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Yeah, I donāt know that there is a formal cut off date, or if there is one that it has passed.
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Sent. Literally just ate a ton of chili so my foodbaby is looking pretty fire haha. Also apparently because Iām new I can only upload one photo per post so apologies for the double posts to get the rest of the photos in.
Personal goals:
- Lose 35+ lbs
- Preserve as much current muscle as possible
- Live a better and much healthier lifestyle
- Give up alcohol (More because its bad for my heart condition but also because its bad for gainz)
And Iāll be doing Dan Johnās 10,000 Kettlebell Swing Workout since I just started it last week, with some minor tweaks. Once thatās done, Iāll pick something else but Iām not sure what yet. Since Iām new I have yet to start a training log but Iāll start one up asap.
Thank yāall for having me!
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Welcome! Life can kick you in the pants pretty regularly but you have to be ready. Plan your nutrition in advance so you can weather the storms. Donāt worry if you miss the gym. Your nutrition is the most important factor (thatās actually true for all of us).
And for anyone else lurking, thereās no cutoff for participation here. If you join late then you just get less time for your transformation.
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Dude your a beast! You win the mass award
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Do it dude! Great accountability and encouragement. You got this!
If I hit a 300 Ib Dead lift by June, can I get a mention 
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I threw my hat in the ring earlier. Iām only going for the most improved year over year so Iāll do pics towards the end.
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Awwww come on mate we want to see how fat you are now !! 
@eclark323 good on you for joining! This is a good place for accountability when the novelty of wanting to make the change wears off
@flappinit, myself and I think a few others have done the 10k KB challenge and recorded it in our training logs. Iāve linked both of ours below if you are interested in reading them and of course Iām happy to answer any questions about it.
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Thanks Jack, means a lot coming from you.