'Obese man who dreamed of becoming bodybuilder' shows impressive physical transformation journey of 73 kg weight loss

Updated on: Jan 15, 2025, 16:03:05 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi

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Jeffrey Jensen lost 73 kg to become a bodybuilder.

A weight loss coach who used to be ‘obese’ shared his transformation journey of losing 73 kg and achieving his dream of becoming a bodybuilder.

Weight loss transformation coach Jeffrey Jensen had always dreamt of becoming a bodybuilder one day. However, being obese, the journey to attaining his dream body was arduous. In recent posts, he shared his transformation journey with his followers, which will inspire you to stop being lazy and hit the gym today.

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‘Living out my wildest dreams’

In a video titled ‘POV: you’re obese but you dream of being a bodybuilder one day', Jeffrey talked about how it took him two and a half years of hard work, diet, and exercise to achieve his dream. The weight loss coach managed to 160 lbs, approximately 73 kg, during those 2.5 years. Apart from a healthy diet, regular workout routine, and hard work, Jeffrey had to go through 2 excess skin removal surgeries and 2 bodybuilding preps to achieve his current physique. “Time is going to pass no matter what; you might as well change your life,” he wrote in the caption.

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In another transformation video, he shared how he lost 73 kilos during his weight loss journey. “Want to know how I lost 160lbs? It’s really pretty simple…,” he wrote in the caption. The five tips that helped him during his transformation are:

1) Make the decision to change; you can’t stay the same person and lose 160lbs.

2) Cut out sh*tty food (alcohol, fast food, highly processed foods).

3) Move your body, lift weights, and go for long walks.

4) Drink a gallon of water every day.

5) Never stop.

In case, you are inspired by Jeffrey's drastic transformation and want to get on the health bandwagon, we have 7 no-nonsense weight loss tips as suggested by a nutritionist that you can follow. From walking daily to maximising lean protein and vegetables in every meal, here are the tips you need to implement in your lifestyle.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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