His doctor revealed AlAli had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, was borderline diabetic, and should be tested for sleep apnea. He basically told me that this is a dark road, he says, and if I keep this up Ill probably die before my son graduates middle school.
Determined to live healthier, at least partly for his familys sake, he revamped his diet. No more soda, junk food, or artificial sugars. For dessert he had frozen fruit instead of ice cream. He started meal prepping, with more vegetables and protein. He while still giving himself the flexibility for the occasional cheat day.
He got back in the gym, starting with and cardio. He ramped up to a workout six days a week, with the first half devoted to strength, and the second aimed at hypertrophy. My son keeps me motivated, he says.
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At first the weight came off quickly, but now, almost a year later, its starting to plateau. I start off at 367 pounds and Im currently 198 pounds which means I lost a total of 169lbs, he says. His vitals are back to normal, he can fit into regular clothing, and he can play with his young son without getting winded.
I was always pretty confident, but yes I did get a boost of confidence because of this, he says. The gym has became a cathartic place, where he goes to vent any frustration built up during the day, so he can leave relaxed. People who saw him every day didnt immediately notice the changes, but those who hadnt seen him in a while were impressed that hed nearly halved his weight. Hed like to keep going, aiming for 180 pounds, and plans to compete in a natural bodybuilding competition late next year.
Losing that much weight for a second time meant finding consistency and motivation.
Believe in the process, he says. Stay consistent, focus on short-term goals, and always have something that keeps you motivated. For Ali AlAli, that motivation was making sure he was still around to see his son grow up.
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