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Fitness Transformations: Turn Fitness Failures to Victories
Time To Shed That 100 LBS - But How?
Every great fitness transformation begins with a single step, or in our case, a single direct message (DM) on Instagram. It was a desperate plea for help, a cry from the heart from someone teetering on the brink. A fellow struggling, staring down at his own mortality, in need of guidance - "I Need To Lose 100 LBS."
We're not fitness gurus, but this message struck a chord. It was raw, real, and achingly human. Faced with the gravity of his situation, we knew a written response wouldn't cut it. It was time to rally the troops and dig deep into our own journeys, to offer something more than just words - to offer hope.
Time To Unf**k Yourself
Our motley crew is a diverse mix, from featherweight to heavyweight, featuring El Garvinski, Elefante, El Moreno, and El Sicario. Each of us has weathered our own storms, grappling with addictions, overindulgence, and inconsistency. And each of us had our watershed moment when we looked in the mirror and declared, "ENOUGH!"
Our transformation wasn't overnight. It was a series of small victories, of finding what worked for us and discarding what didn't. It was about becoming the best versions of ourselves, on our terms.
Join us for a deep dive into our fitness transformations on this episode of Let It Ride.
What you'll hear about
- The raw Instagram message that kick-started this podcast
- The truth that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to fitness
- The power of starting small and accumulating victories
- How to navigate the maze of fitness programs to find one that fits you
Ready to unf**k your fitness journey and start your own fitness transformation? Ready to step off the sidelines and into the ring? Let's do this together.
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Right here, or find Let It Ride wherever you listen to podcasts.This episode of Let It Ride is brought to you by The Great Cut 2024, where The Longhairs will attempt another world-record charity hair donation for Children With Hair Loss.
Need further fitness content? Check out the insane transformation of Danny D.
Bros On This Episode
El Garvinski
Media Producer for The Longhairs, El Garvinski stays active with communications, art and health. He produced the iconic Hair Ties For Guys commercial in 2014. After coming back from creative endeavors abroad he returned to The Longhairs to continue firing off heavy content.
Jose Mejia aka "El Sicario"
A former Reconnaissance Marine native to San Diego, El Sicario is The Longhairs’ Warehouse Manager. In touch with his Chamorro heritage, he’s an avid supporter of hair equality and saving bros from the treacherous grasp of inferior hair ties.
Sean Horton aka "Elefante"
A 12-year filmmaker, advertiser, educator and illustrator, Elefante has spent his career working for some of the top names in journalism, technology and entertainment. He now serves as Creative Director for The Longhairs, setting a high bar for creativity and execution.
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