Then and Now

I was a daily IV coke user and general garbage head 1 year ago and this is how I looked:

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I'm currently one year and 4 days completely clean from all of it. This is me now:

Yeah, I know I'm disproportionate (I'm working on it). I do feel healthy, though. It feels good.

Progress not perfection, eh?

 

Damn dude, your a beast!

 

^^^
for real. You look really healthy man. Also congratulations on the clean time!!!!

 

Beefcake!

Seriously man, you're looking solid there. Just got to throw a smile on that tough guy visage, and you'd be set.

 

thanks guys! It feels good. I half hate posting those pics but I think it is kind of neat seeing the difference.

Dave, i really did try smiling in other pics when i took these but it either made me look like The Joker or that I was anticipating eating a baby.

Case in point:

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Looks awesome man! A genuine, whole-face smile on anyone looks wonderful, and you're no exception. Now you've gone from 'intimidating beefcake' to 'warm and genuine cool-guy who is totally game for shooting hoops, playing x-box, or helping you move'. Granted, a guy who could probably still tear the average Joe's arms off, but who probably won't.

 

Aww, OD, I like the smile one, too. You look awesome! I am so impressed with your dedication but I guess when you see results like that it helps spur you on, eh?

 

thank you! Its an obsession that I need to maintain for my mental health, actually. I missed three days of working out recently. I found myself unable to get out of bed and had no motivation for anything. The fourth day I forced myself and it helped tremendously.

so... chicken or egg? depression leads to physical de-stimulation or physical de-stimulation leads to depression? I needn't dwell on the answer. I know what I need to do and now tell myself 'No matter what!'