Spartan 21K Beast completed! After 9hrs of hiking the slopes of Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon,NJ and ascending to the summit more times than I remember, we made it to the finish line. Was grueling but so worth it!

I’m obsessed! If you want a sweet & crunchy treat I highly recommend.

I was asked what the terms and conditions of this game truly mean.
So let me speak—not as a critic, but as a man who reads every page before he signs.

DietBet, like any platform, has its structure.
And every structure serves a purpose:
—to protect the system,
—to outline the rules,
—and to ensure order for both sides.

The terms say this:
Lose with integrity. Win with honor.
But do it on their terms.
Rapid weight loss may raise red flags—not because it's wrong,
but because it may appear unsafe.
Documentation may be requested. Verification may be required.
It’s about balance. About perception. About protecting the platform’s mission.

You earn points—not cash directly.
Points have rules. Redemption has rules.
You play the game inside the fence.

But let’s not be mistaken:
Discipline is not dangerous. Success is not suspicious.
And if you walk this path with truth and track your steps with care,
there is power in knowing the system and still mastering it.

I’ve lost over 200 pounds.
Not with shortcuts. Not with tricks.
But with breath, fasting, focus—and fire.

So to anyone rising on this path, here’s my advice:
Read what you sign. Understand the house you’re in.
Keep your records. Keep your proof.
Move in truth, and you’ll always move with power.

I play fair. I play smart.
And I’ll keep walking—until I’ve walked free.

Round one is done. Round two is starting 6 hours gym twice a day. I'm winning all my bets

At a cabin in the mountains with family this weekend and the goal was to make it to the summit. 3.4miles up and back with 790' of elevation was a great workout. Prepping for a Spartan 20K Beast next weekend in NJ. #bodyarmorflashiv#spyderathletic

Been at a standstill since the last weigh-in, but honestly it feels like a good thing since it’s letting my body adjust. Still freaked out a little today when I realized I have to lose two pounds by the next check-in, so I needed to motivate myself and looked at a side by side from the start until the last weigh-in. Even if I don’t feel like progress is happening daily, it is happening.

Let’s keep showing up for ourselves, choosing movement, fueling with good food, and not beating ourselves up on the days we enjoy rest or a treat. We’re in this for the long run. Let’s keep going strong towards a healthy, happy, and energized summer.

PS. Sorry took my head out from the pics since I’m not that comfortable sharing.

7 down 13000 to we haven't had breakfast yet let's go I'll be back at the gym at 6 to finish what I started 20000 a day of water aerobics.

I've been doing dietbets on and off since my 2nd child was born in 2012 (and I have 4 kids.) This will be my last dietbet, as it's finally truly become a lifestyle change for me and I'm now in the process of getting skin removal surgeries. This bet was one final push to get a bit leaner before surgery. The first photo was Jan 2017 after my 4th child was born, and the second photo was last month, 87 lbs pounds between them.

My biggest piece of advice is that weight loss is not a one and done, it's a lifelong commitment to better health and feeling better about yourself. If a diet is temporary, sure you'll lose weight, but if you go back to eating like "normal" after your diet, your body will go right back as well. The key is in creating a new normal that will sustain your new body. Find healthier alternatives to your favorite foods, make yourself eat healthy foods until your tastebuds change and you actually enjoy eating healthy, allow treats for special occasions but realize that not every occasion is special, figure out how to fit movement into your everyday schedule, lift heavy things a few times a week, and always speak to yourself with a loving growth mentality.

I'm not an Instagram influencer, but if you want to see the results of my skin removal you can find me @better_habits_for_real_life