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Do you struggle with your weight? What is a BMI? Plenty of us have experienced weight gain at different stages of life. This shouldn't be a reason not to train BJJ. Even though being over weight can make many things hard, if you know how to use what you got, this can be an advantage on the mats. JT & Joey discuss many of the related pros, cons and alternatives to help manage what might usually hold you back and turn it into something to drive you forward.
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[@wkassab1]

I’m 37 and started Jiu Jitsu Nov. 2022. I was north of 450lbs (205Kgs). I was very reluctant to start and concerned that I would be a nuisance to the class. The owner had me start with just no gi and a one-on-one with him. He then connected me with a nutritionist that also trains at the gym. I’m now 30+lbs lighter, based on eating a reasonable diet, training BJJ, and some strength training. And unlike other diets I’ve tried before, including surgery two years ago, this feels the most sustainable and healthy I’ve felt since college. So don’t weight until you’ve lost weight to start training. Training is the thing that can help you lose weight. I do often try to minimize my weight while training, but most of my partners actually encourage me to use my weight as an advantage. I also never ask someone to train with me, cause I appreciate that rolling with a much bigger, heavier person with no skill is a risk - so I always let the people come to me (or the coach tells them to go crush me ;)). Take your time, it’s going to be hard, but being fat and unhealthy is hard too. So Don’t wait any longer telling yourself I’ll start once I’m in better shape, get on the mat and you’ll get in better shape.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Great comment brother! We appreciate your honesty and insight! Stoked that you are doing well on the BJJ path.

[@westcoastsands]

I used to train as a beginner Jiu Jitsu practitioner in my 20s. I am now returning to BJJ as a 36 year old woman who is overweight (200 lbs at 5'1"). It was a client of mine at the bank who is a previous UFC fighter who encouraged me to get back on the mat.

[@user-sx5kx3pq2i]

Please add timestamps more ppl will listen

[@serg8004]

No way, every minute is gold!

[@bulletproofforbjj]

We will start adding them! Great suggestion.

[@Legendaryrichelieu]

I could care less about time stamps.

[@jonathanwilliams1746]

Same

[@Badmofojay]

At the beginning of March this year I was 382 lbs, I decided enough was enough and started to lose the weight. I pretty much just cut out as much terrible stuff as possible. No candy, deserts or sugary drinks and such. Nearly seven months later I completed my first three sessions of jiu-jitsu training yesterday and have dropped down to 328 lbs. My goal has been to drop 100 lbs in a year; with Bjj, an improved diet and the exercises I do between training I believe I'll reach that goal with ease. Even with all the bruises and soreness, I feel better then I have in a decade.

[@yvkyru]

I have always been function over from. So when I played football, and I was 130kg, I was in the shape I wanted to be. Because that’s the shape I needed to be, as a lineman. And now that I started bjj I’m 90kg, because that’s the weight I feel the most comfortable at when doing bjj. Starting the sports will motivate you to get the body you need for the sport. That’s at least how I feel

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Thats a great perspective to hear.

[@passleycraig]

Cool 😎 topic

[@arobledo1293]

Just started my first class last week. Signed up and starting my journey. Your guys podcast has been a big motivation and very helpful

[@badxradxandy]

Good luck! Clip your nails. Shower before and after class. Wash your gi immediately after class. Have fun.

[@JonathanLGN]

Same! Done about 6 classes over the last few weeks.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Glad you found us!! Let us know how you go on the BJJ journey

[@reiniervanramshorst1031]

"Walkable communities" are a big thing in health research

[@travisfoyil4625]

BMI fails as a health marker for many people with a lot of muscle mass, but generally works for other people, in my opinion. Body fat percentage is another factor. But that's just one factor.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Agreed it is biased against the more muscular of our community.

[@anthonykent00]

Yes, but in general, BMI is a good marker. I say this as someone who doesn't quite fit the BMI scale.

[@slammed7]

I know you guys are not huge fans of intermittent fasting, but it really worked for me. A few years ago, I was gaining weight due to a bad spinal injury. One day I weighed myself and i was 224.4lbs. At that moment, I told myself that I could not get to 225lbs. I decided to try intermittent fasting, and told myself I would give it 2 weeks, no matter how bad it sucked. I found that it wasn't as bad as i thought it would be and got used to it within those 2 weeks. I started dropping weight and that motivated me. I dropped from 224lbs to 190lbs. 3.5 yrs later I still do the fasting. I'm able to stay at 190-195lbs without thinking about it. I just don't eat after 8pm, and don't eat the next day till lunch (around 12:00). It was a good way for me to lose weight even with the injury and almost no ability to workout. 2yrs ago (after recovering from spinal surgery) I walked into a BJJ gym, and this past December I got my blue belt.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Congratulations on such a big comeback from injury and also getting your Blue Belt! Intermittent fast works. Ideally everyone is different but finding what works for you in terms of going into caloric deficit is key. Stoked you were able to make it work for you. 👊

[@argoshikan]

6’2 315 lbs just started bjj this year. I hope to lose weight but love the weight while I have it

[@Bloated_Tony_Danza]

Joe is hilarious

[@melpaul6327]

Hi Guys! Fantastic podcast. I was wondering if you can do a podcast on the opposite topic, so Jiu Jitsu for small/light weight people. I am a small female who struggles with larger training partners. Any tips would be appreciated!

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Being smaller/Lighter is the harder path for sure! Perhaps we can get one of our featherweight team mates to shed some light on the topic.

[@melpaul6327]

@@bulletproofforbjj That would be great! Thank you for the great content and for sharing your insight on a variety of topics. I really enjoyed your podcast on training with women as well!

[@bulletproofforbjj]

@@melpaul6327 Give us a week or 2 and we will get it organised.

[@SouthdownWatersForge]

I checked my bmi, im supposed to be almost 3 meters tall! Nah, im too fat, can warm up and drill but struggle to roll because im too afraid ill hurt people by accident. Former sumo wrestler now trying bjj for better overall lifestyle choices. 191cm and 178kg, was 212kg when i started...

[@majorbadidea]

Did not listen to the whole thing now, but being big as in fat as a white belt helps a ton. I'm like normal which helps a lot against skinny white belts and the big bros are kicking my ass all the time. Also great that they are there cause I want to be confronted with reality Coming out of a training right now after tapping to a guy prbly twice my weight i could use a podcast on how to roll with them and not lose all the time

[@reiniervanramshorst1031]

I lost a lot of weight after starting Jiu-Jitsu when I was overweight and weak. And guys who have any skills and are obese are actually formidable opponents 😄

[@bulletproofforbjj]

For sure! Big Guys with skills are a scary proposition.

[@willtoon3043]

big fullas in side control skull 😅

[@nunya5027]

It's crazy 5 years ago I was 5'11 225lbs with a 36 inch waist a fatty boom batty if you would. Now I am 217lbs with a 32 inch waist in very good shape but my bmi is basically the same. I am still a bit fluffy not shredded but with some definition. That chart is bollocks

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Yeah man we are with you on that.

[@henryboswell4565]

Please make volume louder have a hard time hearing at max volume

[@bulletproofforbjj]

This is the first time we have had this comment... not sure what we can do.

[@cheyennemeredith1174]

I probably wouldn't have pursued jiu jitsu if I was as fit as I am now when I started. I'm 5'2" on a good day but until the past few months, I've typically walked between 130-145 while training. That's the size of a smaller man. My ribs had more protection than they do now and I remember that first week of being under 125- I was drilling speed passes with a partner who three months before, we had been the same size, and she fckd one up and landed on my ribs. Scared the bejeezus outta me. Maybe she walks at 140, not lean. I have to be more careful who I train with cause there's not as much cushion. There's a reason why in women's ibjjf rankings, the pool deepens at higher weight classes. Adult women no gi black: Rooster- 6 Light feather- 16 Feather- 33 Light- 42 Middle- 38 Medium heavy- 34 Heavy- 24 Super heavy- 21 Ultra heavy- 0

[@cheyennemeredith1174]

(I am a blue belt and havent competed in an IBJJF tournament, yet. I still do my homework.)

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Thanks for explaining that.

[@cheyennemeredith1174]

@@bulletproofforbjj yw

[@stuartclubb4302]

Most are not too fat to "do" BJJ. Just show up. Whether you can succeed at BJJ until you lose that weight is questionable. Anyone who is strong and athletic should try a hip bump sweep wearing a 50lb ruck. Now imagine all your lifts suddenly halved because you're heavy and out of shape, and you still wear that 50lb ruck. Then you'll get it. But yeah, go try.

[@jedsanford7879]

Ive lost 15 lbs in 6 weeks.

[@joeym6713]

bros 3 years ago i was berimboloing leg locking wrestling everything i got sick and put on 100 pounds i bought mats for my house and i cant even sit down or lie flat on my back because it hurts so i have to do some david goggins nonsense because i just cant roll like this theres no way

[@tylergossett3133]

Too big for bjj? No. Too big for certain training partners? Absolutely possible

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Exactly! it's all about perspective.

[@sirpibble]

If weight classes weren't a factor everybody would be fat A bowling ball with arms is objectively the best body for grappling

[@JonathanLGN]

@Kodiak Combat Collective you sure about that? Lol. The list I looked up all looked fit.

[@JonathanLGN]

@Kodiak Combat Collective right! Lol.

[@PaulJohn283]

Of course not, that’s the beauty of BJJ you can design your techniques and strategy around you body type and movement abilities.

[@bulletproofforbjj]

Yes mate exactly, just gotta use what you got to your best advantage.