Diesel City's Transformation

Shelby · Aug 12, 2009

This is in the pic forum, but I thought it deserved some special attention

so I'm posting it over here too.

9 months between pics. Waist went from 48" to 32"

Now THAT is some serious work and dedication.

Well done, my friend.

Showy0023 · Aug 12, 2009

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn. Awesome work! You look great.

Diesel City · Aug 12, 2009

Shelby said:
This is in the pic forum, but I thought it deserved some special attention so I'm posting it over here too.

9 months between pics. Waist went from 48" to 32"

Now THAT is some serious work and dedication.

Well done, my friend.

Thanks Shelby. Words can't express how greatful I am to you for your knowledge, your Patience, and the example that you set!

PHIL HERNON · Aug 12, 2009

Nice

But he looks so tired and drained ion the last pic.......stressed out almost

Diesel City · Aug 12, 2009

PHIL HERNON said:
But he looks so tired and drained ion the last pic.......stressed out almost

He is!

That guy on the right is trying to change his body, build a business and lead a family. Probably sounds really familiar to a lot of you guys on this board... Lots to do and think about other than making a transformation...

It hasn't been easy, and it hasn't always been fun... I set a goal when deciding to work with Shelby that I'd do a show in 1 year. Apparently Shelby took it seriously.

PHIL HERNON · Aug 12, 2009

Hey man

Diesel City said:
He is! That guy on the right is trying to change his body, build a business and lead a family. Probably sounds really familiar to a lot of you guys on this board... Lots to do and think about other than making a transformation...

It hasn't been easy, and it hasn't always been fun... I set a goal when deciding to work with Shelby that I'd do a show in 1 year. Apparently Shelby took it seriously.

You mean to tell me after thinking about quitting.......asking me for constant advice.....looking at you looking so stressed out and unsure.....you can live with that? Hey man, its your life.......Im just sayin you look happier in the before picture

MAINEVENT · Aug 12, 2009

Awesom transformation D.C.

PHIL HERNON · Aug 12, 2009

Yes

mainevent said:
Awesom transformation D.C.

But really, there is not anything wrong with the guy in the first picture either.....he looked good before...........its ok to be heavy.......I hat to see kids so stressed out and think they are ugly or something wrong because they are what they are........sometimes we must accept ourselves......its ok....some die to look like the guy on the right.

MAINEVENT · Aug 12, 2009

PHIL HERNON said:
But really, there is not anything wrong with the guy in the first picture either.....he looked good before

Didnt say there was anything wrong with that guy....just that im sure dropping his bodyfat significantly will help with his overall health in the long run.

Thats neither here nor there, this is a bodybuilding board and physical transformation is what its about.

PHIL HERNON · Aug 12, 2009

Yes

mainevent said:
Didnt say there was anything wrong with that guy....just that im sure dropping his bodyfat significantly will help with his overall health in the long run.

Thats neither here nor there, this is a bodybuilding board and physical transformation is what its about.

Of course it is............but let me ask you this.......is it ok to like the guy when he was bigger? Is that ok here? As far as over all health...............now YOU KNOW what it takes to change like that.......if you dont I do because I talk to the kid every week..........we have no idea how healthy that is.......thats real now come on....Now, I relly like the kids size before, he looks liker a football playeer but hey, its up to him .......what ever makes him happy..........I am just pointing out how I feel about the situation as a whole after hearing what he tells me.

Diesel City · Aug 12, 2009

PHIL HERNON said:
Of course it is............but let me ask you this.......is it ok to like the guy when he was bigger? Is that ok here? As far as over all health...............now YOU KNOW what it takes to change like that.......if you dont I do because I talk to the kid every week..........we have no idea how healthy that is.......thats real now come on

I smell what you're cookin Phil, and I appreciate your concern. I really do. I also value your advice, and your no bullshit, straight to the point, honesty. You've been there and done that, and a lot of what you say makes a whole hell of a lot of sense.

That guy on the left however was an unhappy, drunken fool...

PHIL HERNON · Aug 12, 2009

Oh

Diesel City said:
I smell what you're cookin Phil, and I appreciate your concern. I really do. I also value your advice, and your no bullshit, straight to the point, honesty. You've been there and done that, and a lot of what you say makes a whole hell of a lot of sense.

That guy on the left however was an unhappy, drunken fool...

I apologize.........I did not know this........I am glad you are over that demon........we al have them man

MAINEVENT · Aug 12, 2009

PHIL HERNON said:
Of course it is............but let me ask you this.......is it ok to like the guy when he was bigger? Is that ok here? As far as over all health...............now YOU KNOW what it takes to change like that.......if you dont I do because I talk to the kid every week..........we have no idea how healthy that is.......thats real now come on....Now, I relly like the kids size before, he looks liker a football playeer but hey, its up to him .......what ever makes him happy..........I am just pointing out how I feel about the situation as a whole after hearing what he tells me.

I hear what your saying...its the double edge sword of 'getting in shape'...you love it and hate it at the same time.

I guess being a chiro of course i alway think of spine, knee, ankle and foot long term health as well since i see the detriment everyday.

PHIL HERNON · Aug 12, 2009

Wow

mainevent said:
I hear what your saying...its the double edge sword of 'getting in shape'...you love it and hate it at the same time.

I guess being a chiro of course i alway think of spine, knee, ankle and foot long term health as well since i see the detriment everyday.

Heck yea, I never even thought about that.........thanks for telling me that. I am not in that field and I do not see the consequences of the extra weight.......

Babyarm · Aug 12, 2009

Good job brother keep on pushing until you reach your ultimate goal.

Diesel City · Aug 12, 2009

Shelby said:
I constantly get emails from this guy, his wife, and his Mother, telling me how thankful they are for helping him take control of his body and his life.

I know that might not be as cool as being Mr. USA or whatever, but I'm pretty geeked about it.

If my Mom read this board, she get on here and say thank you too! 50 years old, 40+ lbs in what, 5 months? Her life has changed!!!

Sammich · Aug 12, 2009

Very encouraging and inspiring results, diesel. Well done.

JCLadson · Aug 12, 2009

Diesel, Hell yea man! Keep it up! We are very proud you have stuck with your goal. Looking "good" is not EVERYTHING. Living "healthy and a better life" is everything. I started working with Shelby NOT BECAUSE I WANTED TO LOOK BETTER BUT BECAUSE I WANTED TO BE HEALTHY. But man I like it and keep it up. Where is your show going to be located?

njpooldude · Aug 12, 2009

awesome job dude... your f'n awesome!

Diesel City · Aug 12, 2009

JCLadson said:
Diesel, Hell yea man! Keep it up! We are very proud you have stuck with your goal. Looking "good" is not EVERYTHING. Living "healthy and a better life" is everything. I started working with Shelby NOT BECAUSE I WANTED TO LOOK BETTER BUT BECAUSE I WANTED TO BE HEALTHY. But man I like it and keep it up. Where is your show going to be located?

Topeka, KS. I'm a little bit nervous about it too. Posing in front of my wife is one thing. Sportin man panties in front of strangers is another...