Why a personal trainer is making himself obese… on purpose - Healthy Living on Shine

[natina]

Why a personal trainer is making himself obese… on purpose - Healthy Living on Shine



Normally, I share weight loss success stories - WooHoos!, as they’re known at FatFighterTV. But today, I want to tell you about the opposite – a fit guy who is deliberately making himself fat.
Since May, Drew Manning has gained about 70 pounds on purpose. And he’s not done yet.
Drew is a personal trainer and has always been the “fit guy.” He’s now on a journey he calls Fit 2 Fat 2 Fit where he spends six months (he has about 4 weeks left) eating unhealthy food and not exercising, then he will take six more months to get fit again. Why? To experience for himself what it’s like to be overweight, how tough it is to lose weight, and ultimately show others how to get fit. But this is sooo extreme! And I hate that Drew is deliberately making himself unhealthy. I asked him all about it…
FatFighterTV: As someone who has always been fit, how can you stand doing this to yourself? Drew Manning: It’s been very tough physically, mentally and emotionally to let myself go like this. The first couple of months were the hardest. I felt like I was going through withdrawals, just like any other addiction. I was jealous seeing people running, going to the gym, and being in shape.


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[Nicole Dupre]

Drop dead, you retarded freak. Just die.

[natina]

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http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/why-a-personal-trainer-is-making-himself-obese-on-purpose-2583990/

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Normally, I share weight loss success stories (http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AuFtY9IwESlYfp1BQwfexERrbqU5/SIG=12di1j1b4/EXP=1320195240/**http%3A//fatfightertv.com/blog/weight-loss-success-stories/) - WooHoos!, as they’re known at FatFighterTV. But today, I want to tell you about the opposite – a fit guy who is deliberately making himself fat.

Since May, Drew Manning has gained about 70 pounds on purpose. And he’s not done yet.
Drew is a personal trainer and has always been the “fit guy.”He’s now on a journey he calls Fit 2 Fat 2 Fit (http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=Ai_uj3eGicRJwUh_k36YAzVrbqU5/SIG=11b4pkjtb/EXP=1320195240/**http%3A//fit2fat2fit.com/) where he spends six months (he has about 4 weeks left) eating unhealthy food and not exercising, then he will take six more months to get fit again. Why? To experience for himself what it’s like to be overweight, how tough it is to lose weight, and ultimately show others how to get fit. But this is sooo extreme! And I hate that Drew is deliberately making himself unhealthy. I asked him all about it…
FatFighterTV: As someone who has always been fit, how can you stand doing this to yourself?
Drew Manning: It’s been very tough physically, mentally and emotionally to let myself go like this. The first couple of months were the hardest. I felt like I was going through withdrawals, just like any other addiction. I was jealous seeing people running, going to the gym, and being in shape.
Also see: How Cammy lost 100 pounds (http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=Ap.ev46282lpuUv.FLhDa9FrbqU5/SIG=138lvtra5/EXP=1320195240/**http%3A//fatfightertv.com/blog/2009/06/weight-loss-woohoo-to-cammy-the-tippy-toe-diet/)
FFTV: Are you concerned about your health?
DM: Yes, definitely. With a BP reading of 161/113 you can’t NOT be concerned. I haven’t felt in danger yet, but I still have 4 weeks left to go. People tell me all the time to stop now, but I look at it like this…..if others can live years with these unhealthy risk factors, like high BP, glucose levels, cholesterol levels, triglycerides, etc. then I can last another 4 weeks. Plus I want to show people how living a healthy lifestyle can change all of those risk factors.
FFTV: Are you enjoying eating all those unhealthy foods?
DM: Yes and no. To some extent, all of these foods that I’m eating (sugary cereals, granola bars, juices, white breads, white pastas, sodas, crackers, chips, frozen dinners, mac n cheese, etc.) taste delicious. But then I feel like crap later on and I get hungry again and crave those same foods.
See also: Healthified Chicken Salad Sandwiches (http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=AkJm7WeZON6fxXtYXqBkpBJrbqU5/SIG=12uqkk7bf/EXP=1320195240/**http%3A//fatfightertv.com/blog/2011/09/healthified-chicken-salad-sandwiches/)
FFTV: You’ve gained about 70 pounds now since May – how do you feel?
DM: I’m to the point where I feel lethargic and uncomfortable. I definitely feel “addicted” to these foods. In the beginning, I did not like soda, but now I can’t go a day without, otherwise I’ll get the headaches, bad mood, etc. Emotionally, it’s taken a toll on my confidence level, even in my marriage. I don’t like the way I look in public; nothing fits right; bending over to tie my shoes or clip my toe nails has become so difficult. I’ve definitely taken those things for granted.
FFTV: You mentioned that you want to gain an understanding of how hard it is to be overweight – what have you learned so far?
DM: I think the biggest thing I’ve learned is how intense and how real these food cravings are. I think a lot of people associate the word “addiction” with drugs and alcohol, but I do believe this addiction (to America’s processed foods) is real and very similar. I know I’ll never know exactly what it’s like for every person that’s overweight and I don’t claim to, but at least I understand better than I did before when I never had to struggle with this. I hope to learn a lot more in the second half of my journey, from fat 2 fit.

[EvonRose]

I dunno but once he gets back in shape, he can bend me over anytime and fuck me all day and night and I will be happy to comply.

[doctor screw]

Someone needs a cold shower,lol

[giovanni_hotel]

I dunno but once he gets back in shape, he can bend me over anytime and fuck me all day and night and I will be happy to comply.

Great visual, Avon!!!:fuckin:

I don't like this publicity stunt. just because a certified trainer can lose 70+ pounds doesn't mean most people can, nor does it make losing weight any easier for the morbidly obese.

It would be too hilarious if he couldn't stop eating junk food. And I bet that he loves that he's lost about two inches off his penis.lol

[EvonRose]

Great visual, Avon!!!:fuckin:

I don't like this publicity stunt. just because a certified trainer can lose 70+ pounds doesn't mean most people can, nor does it make losing weight any easier for the morbidly obese.

It would be too hilarious if he couldn't stop eating junk food. And I bet that he loves that he's lost about two inches off his penis.lol

You are right, I am into fitness and health as well, he has been active almost his whole life, and gaining weight for a short time would easily come of the fact that his metabolism is naturally high and he already has muscle memory. Unlike people who have been fat for their whole life.

[Willie Escalade]

Someone needs a cold shower,lol
I'd join her