Transformation: Thomas Radu is 500 Pounds No More!

What Was Your Life Like Before Your Transformation?

Horrible abusing my life with 10k calories a day. No sort of exercise, no job, no life. I was stuck in a rut of fear and the only thing I could do was eat.

One day I was walking my dog and I saw my reflection in a sliding glass door. I was shocked and sick about how I looked. I needed a change.

I didn't think I would stick to it but I did.

What Were Your Major Struggles or Challenges?

Major struggles would have to be the lack of energy at the start. I was used to all sorts of fats and sugars. It took me a while to adjust.

The challenges were at the start not seeing results, But over time I started to, which made me keep going.


Detail Your Workout and Cardio Plan During Your Transformation

In the morning I would do 20 minutes of cardio. Then at night I would go back for
weightlifting and a bit more cardio. At the time I didn't have a job so I had time to do it.

Detail Your Diet/Eating Plan During Your Transformation

Low calorie at the start. Under 1500 calories per day for a good while. Bodybuilder-type
meals like brown rice, chicken, oatmeal, etc.

Detail Your Supplement Plan During Your Transformation

• Whey protein
• Pre-workout

What Was Your Major Accomplishment, or Major Milestones?

Getting from 500 pounds to 214 in under a year.

Detail Your 3 Biggest Mistakes

1. Not doing it sooner.
2. Letting myself get that big.
3. Killing half of myself stuck in that rut.

3 Biggest Things You Learned During Your Transformation?

1. How strong I can be.
2. How I love the pain of working out.
3. I love myself.

Final Words of Advice for Others Looking to Make a Change?

DON'T GIVE UP. If you slip, get back up and keep going. I promise you can do it. If I could do it so can you. Easy!

Love yourself.