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MEANWHILE,
ON INSTAGRAM
Our October cover stars,
Ryan (shown Arnold Schwarzenegger and
here before and Gabriel Luna, traded congratulations
after) knew what over their joint appearance—and
he had to do, and a few influencers joined in.
once he started,
he saw great
results.
RYAN D.
BELLY OFF! BARTLETT
STATS
I LOST AGE: 26 @iamgabrielluna
120 POUNDS, LOCATION: Announcing the Oct. 2019 Cover of
@menshealthmag! An honor to join
AND NOW I’M The Food Bangor, Maine @schwarzenegger on the cover of
During the rest of 2016 and
one of my favorite publications.
IRONMAN throughout 2017, I began a OCCUPATION:
Financial advisor
caloric-deficit-style diet, re-
TRAINING moving what I would call “bad BEFORE WEIGHT: 315 @schwarzenegger
carbs.” I have always been
a carboholic, so I started My man! I’m proud of you.
Reply @iamgabrielluna We
throwing away every box of AFTER WEIGHT: 195 had fun that day. Thank you, sir.
pasta and piece of bread. I
The Setback allowed myself carbs that oc-
I hit rock bottom when I cur naturally, like those found The Reward
was 315 pounds. I never felt in fruits and vegetables, but Yes, I lost weight—a lot of @bosslogic (artist)
more awful, lethargic, or self- cut out anything processed weight—but the benefits Congrats bro! You are everywhere
conscious in my life—any kind and/or refined. I also started went beyond the number lately and you deserve it!
of activity would wear me out. cooking more. I’d do a bunch on the scale. My energy
As I got heavier, the things I of chicken and then freeze increased. I had more focus.
loved doing (golfing, hunting, it for the week so I wouldn’t My mood improved. And I’m @bunb (rapper)
fishing) became chores. have to scramble for quick- ambitious with my new body. Keep going
Doctors told me I would soon and-easy fast food. I lost 55 I’m now setting goals that
need medication. I was apa- pounds on diet alone. would have made last-year
thetic toward everything. me laugh: I’m preparing for @schwarzenegger
The Fitness 100-mile backpacking hikes,
The Wake-up Call I started walking and hiking, and next summer I’ll attempt I joined my friend and fellow Termi-
During a medical appoint- but after six months , I hit my my first Ironman. nator @iamgabrielluna for a photo-
ment in 2016, a doctor told first plateau. I knew the gym shoot with @menshealthmag. We
me I had another health com- was necessary. I forced my- The Advice had so much fun together and he
plication: fatty-liver disease. self to do cardio at least four It was challenging to go from looked fantastic.
I couldn’t handle another days a week (the stair climber losing four to seven pounds
diagnosis. I didn’t want to was my best friend) and per week to just one or two. @iamgabrielluna
deal with medication. The to work a separate muscle You just have to keep your Just proud to stand next to you.
next morning I found myself group each training day. Even eyes and mind on the end Thank you, Governor.
at the foot of my bed, where though I was intimidated at goal. Just remember: It all Reply @schwarzenegger
I had a long moment of self- first, I made friends with peo- takes time. You are the man, and I’m proud
reflection. I knew I needed ple there whom I learned to call you my friend.
to take control of my life. a lot from. After a few months,
I was actually hooked. This
year, after reaching another @eddiehallesm (strongman) Art Streiber (October cover)
plateau, I sought help from a
@iamgabrielluna is the man,
personal trainer.
such a nice guy
12 December 2019 / MEN’S HEALTH
