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Matt Izzo ⚡️

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HOW I TRANSFORMED MYSELF Over the past 5 years I've transformed myself from the man you see on the left to the man on the right. It's been much more than a physical change and this thread will outline the major ways I've improved my life.

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Matt Izzo ⚡️

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Today I quit my corporate job I decided at 38 years old it’s time I started to believe in myself

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Weight loss is science Transformation is art

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Driver’s license upgrade

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People could have spent the last 22 months losing weight but governments won’t encourage that

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My first 35 years -fat -weak -asthmatic -unathletic My last 12 Months -Ironman 70.3 🏊🚴🏃 -Marathon 🏃 -Half-marathon x2 🏃 -4x4x48 🏃 -Olympic triathlon x2 🏊🚴🏃 -Sprint triathlon x2 🏊🚴🏃 -2.4 mile ocean swim 🏊 -1 mile lake swim 🏊 -5k 🏃 Change began with 1 decision

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The fat acceptance movement is killing people.

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I used to be an atheist. I was wrong.

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7 years ago neither of us knew this was possible We saw it in each other but not in ourselves Self belief is built brick by brick every day

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I didn’t start to believe in God until I started to learn about quantum physics

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Lead by example. People will follow. These pics of @cookingcourtney and I were taken 9 years apart. We’ve transformed ourselves together.

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@ZubyMusic We got locked in our homes and had our rights taken away after an overreaction to a pandemic and an independent Oxford educated rapper on social media was one of the world’s leading voices of reason about it

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Then: sedentary, binge drinker, ate crap, lived vicariously through pro athletes Now: active, sober, eat healthy, competes as a triathlete I’m living the dream & it all began with one decision

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Overcoming a lifetime of obesity wasn't easy but I did it You can do it too

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Using toe spreaders for the first time Huge improvement- my feet are much more stable Modern footwear is destroying our feet

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I got called a snake oil salesman for promoting grounding Please understand I don’t make any money if you put your bare feet on the ground

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@kirbsanon He probably gets drunk and high on weekends because of emotional trauma that he’s suppressed/repressed and now with his newfound obligation hasn’t found another release for this energy. I don’t think it’s pathetic and I wish him well in his journey to healing

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I wake up between 6-6:30 AM magnesium glycinate + l-theanine, drink water & bone broth Spray body with magnesium chloride & go out for a 15 min shirtless walk at sunrise Back inside have goat milk kefir + caco powder & goji berries, water, mag glycinate & black coffee

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I experienced a Christmas miracle in 2013. My mother gave me a Fitbit. I thought it was stupid but later that day I put it on and went for a walk. I started walking 10,000 steps every day. I changed my diet. I lifted weights. I lost 75 pounds. It all started with that Fitbit.

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Let’s take a look at the Radio Frequency that Apple AirPods transmit through your brain while you wear them 👇🏼

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10 years might seem like a long time but it passes in the blink of an eye Where do you want to be in 10 years? Nothing changes until you start

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1 year

Eating zero cookies is easier than eating one cookie

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Couch to Ironman 70.3 in 5 years

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@mane3sha Returning to my childhood interests has made me a more authentic version of myself. I’m closer now to who I actually am than at any other point in my adult life.

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I took asthma medication every day for 30+ years until I cured my asthma in June 2020 using nasal breathing & breath hold exercises. I’ve since run a marathon & an Ironman 70.3 with zero difficulty breathing. Today I threw out my leftover meds.

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Yesterday afternoon saw a woman hanging off the side of a boat twerking in her underwear for enjoyment of the strangers sitting along the Chicago River Many of them cheered in support, including one woman who got on all fours and twerked back in solidarity I was struck by how

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10k 🙏 I’m Matt In 2015 I was depressed & 250lbs In 2022 I am loving life, 175lbs & training for an Ironman I did it by building my body, mind & emotions I’m here to teach you how I did it

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10 years later 175 pounds lighter Happier than ever

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I walked 10,000 steps every day for 7.5 years I woke up at 5 AM to walk, walked in airports, walked in blizzards, walked at the gym, walked on vacation, even walked circles around my small apartment Don't tell me you can't find time to get exercise

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I was bullied in school for being fat Now I’m 39, in the best shape of my life and training for an Ironman I wonder how my bullies are doing

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I’m 33 years old on the left. In Vermont to drink craft beer. Drove up a mountain to “hike” half mile at the summit. I was 240+, depressed & tired. I’m 39 on the right & weigh 168. I’m finishing an Ironman 70.3. I’m happy & love life. I made a decision & showed up every day.

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Millions of great men lay dormant Numbed by drugs, alcohol, porn, excess comfort & nonstop distractions It's time to wake up!

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After you peel back the layers what do you see?

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Most useful thing twitter taught me

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People underestimate what they can do in ten years The right consistent actions change your life

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Thank you all for your support, I appreciate it very much ❤️🙏 I’ve got nothing to sell (yet) besides living a happy & healthy life My girl Courtney & I have been on this journey together for over a decade - follow along and see what’s next for us!

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The obesity epidemic is an emotional eating epidemic

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Today I turn 40 Chronological age is an anchor & we've been programmed to expect things at certain ages I reject this programming I’m healthier, more energetic, more athletic, stronger, faster & smarter at 40 than at 20 or 30 & I'm going to continue this trend into the future

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Try telling my girl Courtney that healthy living isn’t worth it 31 on the left, 37 on the right

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Post workout meal $10 of chicken at Costco Enough meat for 4-8 meals plus you can use the carcass to make bone broth

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5 years goes by in the blink of an eye Where do you want to be in 2026? Start today

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On the left is me 8 years ago, age 30. You can improve yourself too if you put in the work. The key is to get started. The best time to start is today.

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Why are testosterone levels low? Environmental & nutritional deficiencies are an obvious answer but testosterone is produced by the body on an as needed basis. Most men aren’t challenged in the day to day in such a way that would prompt their bodies to ramp up production.

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If I zoom out it’s crazy that I can run hills on a treadmill for 84 minutes & not feel tired after I was the least athletic guy out there I didn’t play any sports in high school because I was bad at them & felt embarrassed It’s never too late to turn it around

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23 months ago I set a goal to complete an Ironman 70.3 in under 6 hours Today I did it in 5:48:35 You can do anything you set your mind to

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@agitalagzdina @MAstronomers Occam's razor would suggest this is true, considering the incalculable number of things that would have had to have happen “randomly” for humans to exist here on this beautiful earth

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Before going to sleep I take 1/2 teaspoon of Magnesium Glycinate and 200mg of l-theanine. I sleep like a champ every night.

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I was caffeine free for over a year but my life is better with coffee

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I’m going to start reading the bible, what’s the best way to approach it?

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@GRDecter I’m not a billionaire 🤷‍♂️

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Went to Texas Roadhouse and only ate one roll Discipline

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I keep a fully stocked bar

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The story of how I became a triathlete at age 37 after a lifetime of obesity and no athletic background

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The anxiety that you feel every day is a sign from God that you aren’t on the right path.

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You aren’t going to find the perfect partner. Find someone you can level up with and work relentlessly at it together. 🥂

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A lot of people told me I look old after my viral tweet I’m 39 and abused my body for years so what do you expect? I’m not Ponce de Leon I feel better than ever tho Train every day for Ironman races, ran a half marathon in 1:42 last year More energy than when I was a kid

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@ZubyMusic Best choice I ever made. It was a 25 year struggle for me but worth it.

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Follow the right twitter accounts and after 6 months you’ll know more about nutrition than the average MD

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These weddings with @cookingcourtney were only 4 years apart. You can accomplish so much if you put in the work consistently over time. Make 2022 your year.

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I had amazing experiences because I lost weight Never did I think I could go for long ocean swims, multi hour bike rides, run a marathon but I’ve done that and much more These experiences have shaped me in ways that never would have happened if I stayed fat

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I walked 10,000+ steps every day for 2.5 years without changing my diet and saw little to no weight loss. Once I started restricting my calories I lost 75 pounds in under 9 months.

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After 3 years and over 1,000 hours of training it doesn’t get any better than hearing “MATT IZZO YOU ARE AN IRONMAN!!!”

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@DrEliDavid I donno man lining up and covering 26.2 miles with nothing but my feet, pushing my mind and body far beyond what I thought my previous limits were was far from pointless for me. It gave me tons of confidence and helped me in every area of my life.

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Grateful to cross another finish line 🙏🏻🇺🇸

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@lawrencekingyo Mayor of my town is afraid to be outside without a mask

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I walked 10,000 or more steps every day for 2.5 years and didn't lose weight After I began to track my food & calorie intake I lost 75 pounds in 8.5 months Walking alone isn't enough

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Not being fat will never get old. I wake up and live my dream every day.

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Some people have suggested that this is just how it is now I refuse to accept this We are being manipulated into this degeneracy by evil forces But there many good people of virtue, morals and integrity Now is the time to stand up and say something

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@ZubyMusic It’s not like they hide their agenda or influence either…there’s videos of that Klaus guy talking about how he’s got all these world leaders bought into his program

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@ZubyMusic Most of their opposition is completely unaware they are even at war!

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MINDSET Mind is most important. The decision to change comes from the mind. A strong mind is built by doing hard things but these books can help: -Can't Hurt Me ( @davidgoggins ) -Outwitting The Devil (Hill) -How To Fail At Everything... ( @scottAdamssays ) -Relentless (Grover)

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@HerculeanStren1 It’s true!

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Did you take your magnesium yet today?

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I don't worship Elon Musk but I do find it fascinating that people much less successful than he are critical of his business acumen despite the fact he's demonstrated superiority to almost everyone in this area

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I lost 75 pounds in 8.5 months Ate fruit and other carbs every one of these days Most nights I even ate some M & M’s

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In March 2020 I began to work from home and now I understand the significance of not spending 40 hours every week in an office.l No more terrible office air No more terrible light environment I get outside more, plenty of fresh air & sunshine.

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@ZubyMusic If someone has taken the vaccine & it works then what is to worry about anymore? If the vaccine doesn’t work - why did you take it?

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@vishalghoshroy Let your positive emotions guide you. If you don’t experience those than you are lost in your own head (too analytical/anxious) and you need to work on that by raising your energy.

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I’m about to turn 40 and it feels like I’m just getting started

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@FitFounder Body atrophies sitting in that chair staring at a screen all day Gym 3x/week isn’t enough - need to get up and move frequently throughout the day Build movement into the say: walk on lunch/breaks, use the bathroom on a different floor and take stairs

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If you’re kinda autistic learn to use it to your advantage Get obsessed with productive stuff like health or wealth Not pro sports or video games You’re probably don’t understand theory of mind so psychology is a great one Nueroplasticity means our brains keep developing

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30 versus 40

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@FWPlayboy Lead by example. She struggled with weight for a long time, mixed success with Weight Watchers. Once I got serious about fat loss I demonstrated my way was better so it was only natural after a few weeks of my success that she started doing what I did. Down a combined 175 lbs!

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Your peer reviewed study does not invalidate my lived experience

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1:42:18 7:48/mile Smashed my 13.1 PR by 12+ minutes!

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Sunscreen is a scam By all means protect yourself from over exposure to the sun but sunscreen isn't the answer

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The food you eat should be food your ancestors could have eaten.

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Blessed to meet the legend @ZubyMusic Zuby steps into courage, speaks the truth every day and it inspires me

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@ZubyMusic Did you ever think growing up you’d be one of the most important voices of reason during an international pandemic?

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Make your own topical magnesium spray Mix hot distilled water with magnesium chloride flakes in a 1:1 ratio, let it cool and put it in a spray bottle

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Just wrapped up a great chat with the legendary @ZubyMusic on the Real Talk with Zuby podcast! Be on the lookout for it’s release soon 👀

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@davidgoggins @ScottAdamsSays @zachhomol_ @BowTiedOx @LogFitz6 @TheCoachRaj @EDayWorkoutMan @RedemptiveKing @mikeddonatelli @CoachFHM @Matt_S_Stephens @bryk_squuaadd @itsadamsikora STOPPED DRINKING I drank as a way to cope with my emotions. Stopping has benefited me tremendously, first with fat loss and then with my every day energy levels and sleep. Alcohol is poison and it isn't helping you. @JoeyDevlin_ has a free ebook if interested in quitting.

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@FitFounder Watermelon

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Ground beef and rice is my go to meal What’s yours?

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@ZubyMusic Less than 3 weeks left of winter and I’m still hanging in there!

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Fat loss opened the door to a new life for me and over the last 3.5 years I've swam 360 miles, cycled 6,841 miles and ran 3,307 miles None of that would have been possible if I didn't lose 75 pounds in 2016 and keep it off What doors can fat loss open for you?

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@NoraKAli Triathlon! At age 34 I was 235 pounds. At age 37 I hadn’t ridden a bike, swam or run in 20 years. By age 39 I’ve completed 8 races including an Ironman 70.3. I do alright - top half/third of my age group in big races, had a 3rd place AG finish at a smaller race.

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