Matt Cooney’s Transformation

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ROME WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY” “THIS IS A LIFESTYLE, NOT A DIET” These are two quotes every client I’ve ever had would have seen or heard me say. Top pics were taken on Monday January 4th at 7:30pm weighing around 187lbs Bottom pics were taken Monday 4th July at 7:30pm weighing 163lbs. 25 weeks 24 pounds lost. Didn’t drop 1 rep in any exercise over the 25 weeks. (Didn’t gain any either) The goal in January was too get in the best shape of my life, no time limit. To be honest I was ok with the way I looked in January I just wanted to push myself as far as I could, but now I plan on never going back to the way I was in January and staying in this shape year round. I wanted to experience all the ups and downs that come with dieting for an extended period of time and learn from it. I also wanted to do it to show clients that I wouldn’t get them to do anything that I wasn’t willing to do myself. I practice what I preach. There was many ups and downs and I have learnt so much about the psychology of food & effects of dieting for an extended period of time. Also if I was to do it again I would do a few things different; – I’d hire a coach. Your probably thinking why would you do that, it’s simple. ACCOUNTABILITY. The first 8 weeks were fairly poor progress wise and I really needed someone to kick my ass and tell me to just cop on and get shit done! I have already invested in one and a plan has been put in place to ensure I stay in shape and make improvements from here. – I would never have been “bulking”! I should never have let myself get that heavy in the first place. I had it in my head that I was able to be “ripped” at 80kg so I just kept putting on weight. I didn’t realise how much Bodyfat I had until I tried to lose it! Staying around the weight I am now will mean I’ll most likely never have to diet for this long again. I wasn’t going to put this up but i didnt want to just put up a photo of me taken by a professional photographer i wanted to show me in normal lighting with a normal phone. Also wanted to show that all fitness professionals aren’t always in the shape you see on facebook or instagram.

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Top pics were taken on Monday, January 4th 2016 at 7:30 pm weighing around 187lbs

Bottom pics were taken Monday 4th July 2016 at 7:30 pm weighing 163lbs.

25 weeks
24 pounds lost.

The goal in January was too get in the best shape of my life, no time limit. To be honest I was ok with the way I looked in January I just wanted to push myself as far as I could, but now I plan on never going back to the way I was in January and staying in this shape year round.

I wanted to experience all the ups and downs that come with dieting for an extended period of time and learn from it. I also wanted to do it to show clients that I wouldn’t get them to do anything that I wasn’t willing to do myself. I practice what I preach.

There was many ups and downs and I have learnt so much about the psychology of food & effects of dieting for an extended period of time.

Also if I was to do it again I would do a few things different;
– I’d hire a coach. Your probably thinking why would you do that, it’s simple. ACCOUNTABILITY. The first 8 weeks were fairly poor progress wise and I really needed someone to kick my ass and tell me to just cop on and get shit done!

– I would never have been “bulking”! I should never have let myself get that heavy in the first place. I had it in my head that I was able to be “ripped” at 80kg so I just kept putting on weight. I didn’t realise how much Bodyfat I had until I tried to lose it! Staying around the weight I am now will mean I’ll most likely never have to diet for this long again.

– I would set a goal with a deadline. The last 6 weeks of this diet was the most successful because I booked a photoshoot for the 10th July. Knowing I was going to get behind a camera really motivated me and gave me that extra push i needed.

All in all it was a great learning experience for me and combining this with the busiest I had ever been work wise, it really opened my eyes to just how tough dieting can be for people!

Matt’s thoughts;

“ROME WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY”

“THIS IS A LIFESTYLE, NOT A DIET”

These are two quotes every client I’ve ever had would have seen or heard me say.

– Matthew Cooney

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