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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 37 MIN

''I lost 80 lbs and kept it off for 10 years — Now I’m afraid to bulk''

from The Ripped Body® Podcast · host Andy Morgan

In 2014, Jason went from 225 lbs to 145 lbs in just nine months — and he’s kept it off for 10 years.At 52 years old and has the physique of a boxer in his primeJason is a former Navy rescue squadron member with the mental toughness to diet on 750 calories a day, train hard, and never look back.But now, he’s sick of the plateau and has a new goal in mind: adding 10 lbs. of muscle and finally hitting a 225 lbs. bench press.The catch?It means eating more, losing his abs for the first time in a decade… and facing the mental battle that comes with it.In this episode, we talk about:- How extreme weight loss shaped his relationship with food and body image- Why visible abs have become a mental anchor — and a barrier- Two different strategies to gain muscle without losing his mind- The trade-offs between “doing it right” and “doing it safe”- How to set progression targets when you’re already close to your potential------------Since 2011, we’ve helped 2,000+ busy men get lean, strong, and in control — without supplements, gimmicks, or sacrificing their lives to the gym.👉 Get our Free 15-Day Transformation Kickstart Bundle (https://rippedbody.com/)(Training program, nutrition guide, and 15-step course to help you avoid the most common mistakes.)

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In 2014, Jason went from 225 lbs to 145 lbs in just nine months — and he’s kept it off for 10 years. At 52 years old and has the physique of a boxer in his prime Jason is a former Navy rescue squadron member with the mental toughness to diet on 750 calories a day, train hard, and never look back. But now, he’s sick of the plateau and has a new goal in mind: adding 10 lbs. of muscle and finally hitting a 225 lbs. bench press. The catch? It means eating more, losing his abs for the first t...

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