John's Fitness Journey Update

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Attitude. Skills. Plan.

[@sheanmcdonald4589]

Proud of your example 🎉

[@sdroache851]

This is me shaking my POM…poms for you! 😅😉 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Outstanding work, John!

[@lunchguy659]

You're doing a lot better than I did at your age young man, lol. I was an elite level athlete as a teen, but for decades I let myself go and drank/ smoked regularly until I quit both habits cold turkey at 50. I'm almost 64. I started working out every day again with bodyweight circuit training and traditional martial arts weapons training with long and short staff, sword, rope dart, sai, and practicing all my Taeguk and Palgwe forms, and practice TKD black belt forms up to 4th degree, (including the original Koryo form) about 4 years ago now and struggled to improve my diet, also worked on getting better sleep. I spar with my 24-year-old grandson who is also a black belt in TKD and has fought in MMA bouts several times in Anchorage, Alaska, (I live in Nome, my grandson travels a lot, I have him watch your channel and we talk about what we notice as well as what you and your co-hosts say). We spar empty handed and with foam swords, which is insanely fun, because we take it so seriously and we treat the swords as real when sparring. He's gotten good at sword fighting. We sometimes spar with one sword each and sometimes spar two swords against one or both of us with two swords. We came up with an advanced scoring system too. I'm 5'8", earned my Kukkiwon approved first-degree black belt in Taekwondo when I was 52 even though I was still technically obese at the time. I'm studying drums and guitar every day, I started at a little over 200 pounds, now I've been able to keep my weight around 168-172 for the last 2 years or so. Anyhow bless you and your family, and thanks for your channel.

[@Felon_With_A_Gun]

I'm proud of you bro. I know you had to put a lot of dedication into this. Fark all the haters, you do you bro and you're killing it.

[@cfranklin7728]

Amazing job, you're looking healthy. Thanks for the example and encouragement

[@artwebb6939]

Good going and great results John I've dropped from 205 down to 167 so far, with much improved fasting blood sugar and i assume better blood pressure Still gets me a little bit every time I put on a pair of pants that fit well 3 months ago and stays up only with a belt now

[@ASPextra]

I feel that!!

[@vrsmartin2981]

WOW. Absolutely amazing, well done.

[@gordonbodzin3153]

Strong work, John! Keep it up!

[@gbos4384]

Good job John. Don’t listen to the haters

[@timunderbakke8756]

Great work!

[@175epi]

You'll get there. Can't wait to celebrate with you!

[@allenm9775]

Love this!!! Great to see taking care of yourself. We need you around for many more decades!

[@normanmaynor5705]

The drive you put forth in your firearm training and the ASP show will carry you thru to meet your current goals. God Bless you and yours

[@latetotheparty7551]

Glad to hear it, John! Been following for about three years and your progress is great to see. Another example of how to be a good, sane, sober, moral, prudent, person. I know you give glory where it's due. Appreciate all you do and I'm glad you'll get to spend more time with your family. 🤙🏿

[@michaelfreer36]

Congratulations, good on you and happy you’re happier and healthier now for your own sake!

[@ASPextra]

Thank you!! 😊

[@corentintiti49]

John, you are an inspiration to me. Your dedication to help people be safe and your mental discipline to reach your fitness goal is great to see. Keep it up, i love what you do.

[@beautanner8409]

So inspirational! Hearing stories like this help so many people.

[@baccable]

Looking great John! So happy for you.

[@toastymotors]

Excellent work John! Keep up the great work! I hope you're proud of yourself.

[@RomeoTea1]

you are just awesome john!

[@longgone9869]

Good on you John! It will definitely improve the quality of your life. Good sleep patterns are the true fountain of youth and good health is the real treasure of life

[@capquack]

Went back to look at some of the old videos to see the difference..... Nice work, man!!

[@ASPextra]

Thanks!

[@ALCRAN2010]

Great job john.

[@curtisevers]

Congratulations, keep it up! This is an inspiring and motivating video to watch for those of us in similar situations.

[@OneDayAtATime365]

Dude you're awesome! So proud!

[@DirtDoc01]

Get some!!!

[@user-ow2ex6ic9y]

Awesome!

[@ogdadbod]

Congrats

[@neinnine4592]

Good job, John!!

[@towritemichelle210]

Thank you for update! Excellent job

[@linwoodj004]

Congrats!! That's awesome and inspiring.

[@southbound141]

Great job man keep it up well done

[@derrickquintal]

You're doing this for you and your family, what any of us out here in KZbin land comment is meaningless. You've got this John, and you're well on your way to completing your future goals.

[@StoicismMovement]

You look incredible and ready to defend your family 😎

[@Jack_Wabbit]

Congrats.

[@BassJunkie200]

Awesome, super proud!

[@anthonypewonski9577]

well done keep it up

[@Felon_With_A_Gun]

I actually wrote a comment about how good you look and how I've been watching your old videos, and was asking advice for that lol. I hit play and you started explaining it and I was like oh man that's amazing. Fasting and keto worked for me without any exercise, I lost about 60 lb but I gained it back as soon as I went back to carbs.

[@ASPextra]

Yeah me too. This way is much more sustainable.

[@Felon_With_A_Gun]

@@ASPextra congrats bro.

[@GKirkBayCity]

@@Felon_With_A_Gun it wasn’t carbs that made you gain weight, it was calories that did it.

[@Felon_With_A_Gun]

@@GKirkBayCity Right but cutting carbs definitely made me lose the weight.

[@citationjeff]

Dude, congrats. What an inspiration!! I have followed you for years and appreciate what you do for the community. What you have showcased is an example of real life, we get to low points and we all can only hope to have the drive to pull ourselves back up. Would love to hear more about your TRT journey.

[@christisking1193]

God Bless! Keep it up!

[@ASPextra]

Thank you, I will!

[@timelliott6036]

New belt? Check out the offerings from Groove belts… love the belt clasp. No need for belt holes. I absolutely believe you can do it! Go for it John!

[@cobbers83]

I appreciate these updates! I was losing weight alongside you the first time and over 2020-2024, I kinda gained a lot back. It's encouraging hearing how you're getting back on the wagon. I need to do the same! ❤

[@CutlassOutdoors]

Good job! I’m sure I speak for most of us in saying we’re proud of you. Glory to God!

[@bowesays]

Yay! You got it, buddy. Love hearing your goals :)

[@jimwilkey7294]

Such great news to hear how you got to where you are! Nice work, you look way younger than your age, Congrats 👊🇺🇸

[@richardkrause2356]

Great job!!!

[@dylanholmes1985]

John thanks for sending me the link to this video. I'm frikken proud of you brother. It's no easy task kicking self destructive habits and routines and grinding towards a better you. I personally am on day 67 of 100 of a self tailored "100 challenge", 100 of each pushups , lunges, squats, core (mountain climbers and CrossFit sit ups 😭) I try for every day but often need to skip days, recovery, commitments etc can disrupt that, which is ok. I do daily ice baths between 5 and ten minutes (yowza - intense but HIGHLY recommended). Cut down carbs and junk, especially sugar. Grass fed beef ftw. More energy, better sleep, better moods, physique and strength. Loving life. Don't listen to the haters my dude, internet can be super toxic. I commend your transformation and am incredibly impressed with you, you're a high calibre individual. God bless you and your family ✝️ much love and respect

[@carlwalton-stanley5885]

I'm happy for you. Keep up the good work

[@jpjp3873]

You definitely can do it!

[@Billyboycustoms]

Excellent progress...

[@zenriderx]

Broseph! 80lbs is considerable and very impressive! I have known a few people with back injuries, and the weight gain from less activity is common and a compounding issue. Kudos on overcoming that. Keep it up!

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

Well done, John! Looking good.

[@ASPextra]

Thanks 👍

[@leefarmer8495]

Congratulations!! Inspiring!

[@EvilWhiteColonialist]

Great going John! Very good!

[@Mcslap13]

Heck yeah man! Keep it up! I need to get on it again, ive been slacking with this awful heat wave

[@jstanandthesavages558]

Hey man i know you see lots of negativity and shaming but lots of us support you and want you as healthy as possible! Thanks for all the lessons!

[@justinsnyder3999]

Very impressive!!

[@AdL629]

Congrats! 2:18 is great! You look great. Glad to hear it all.

[@deatz8997]

Awesome!! Great job!

[@ASPextra]

Thanks!

[@RC-bw8wk]

Way to go man!!

[@user-hy9iq9nf1v]

Looking great! Keep up the hard work!

[@ASPextra]

Thanks! Will do!

[@salvatoregagliardi48]

Loosing that weight will also help you with your aviation medical. Great job!

[@ASPextra]

I haven't had any problems with a 3rd class medial, even at my heaviest.

[@JehuMartin]

Good job brother!

[@90whatever]

Good for you. Dying from cardiovascular or stroke issues is so much more of a threat to most on this app than any potential bad guy with a pistol.

[@mymainelogcabin]

Awesome job 👍👍

[@ASPextra]

Thanks 👍

[@rostamr4096]

Looking good, this encourges me to try harder..Thank you

[@ASPextra]

You can do it!

[@billjohnson4626]

keep it up!

[@jbink366]

Duuuuude you are motivating me to do better in my diet routine!🙌🏻🔥✨amazing progress!!!✨ keep it up you look also seem you feel great

[@TheTruthseeker1231]

Good job 80#!

[@jonitalia6748]

I’ve always loved your vids. I used to think that you’d really be covering your asp if you got fit. I’m so f’n proud of you!!!

[@LoveTheElectro]

You look great John, It's not an easy task. At my heaviest I was up to 270 lbs. I felt terrible. Lost 80 lbs, but now the old ways have slowly been creeping back in. I thought it would be easier the second time around... It's not. Glad you're feeling good again. Keep being the great man that you are.

[@ASPextra]

You can do it!

[@juaritoz31]

All natural! Nice

[@ASPextra]

Well, I am on TRT.

[@smAshomAsh]

Congrats, man! Great fitness journey. If you ever decide to pick up cycling, hit me up (we've got a social media presence all over)! When you do half a dozen 'marginal gains' all at once, you get MAXIMAL gains. Again, great job John! Keep it going. You look great. 🚴⚡🌀🌪️

[@bobnewby9129]

The hair looks fine when combed back. 👍

[@oilesquire]

Feed that Inner Tortoise, John! 57 and (-120) over 2 years > GO JOHN GO!!

[@fivevs1]

since you’ve lost so much weight, have you had to adjust your holster in anyway? Even if it’s just moving it after or right on your beltline. It would be interesting if there were lessons learned for concealment from your weight loss journey that you could share with us.

[@alexanderchung6402]

👏👏👏

[@jamesalles139]

Yes. I have found that low-carb is key. We need to allow our insulin levels to become low for extended periods of time in order to burn body fat. This is a process we are not told about. This equates to eat meat and the fat that comes with it. Yes we have been lied to by Govt. guidelines. And gaslit by the medical establishment. Next, consider getting industrially processed seed oils out of the diet to minimize inflammation. Go, John! 🙏

[@allenc4909]

👏

[@brianshuler6951]

The shamers are going to be here posting their ridiculous hate talk no matter what we do. We will stay on the high road.

[@SA-yz3kj]

First off congrats, dose this have any impact or differences on how you carry your gun rig now ??

[@ASPextra]

Not really. Makes it easier though.

[@bighaasfly]

Huge results man!!! So proud of you and I have to confess that I was one of the ones who pointed out that while you counsel and help people be more prepared, aware and capable, our bodies are our first line of defense against all that this life brings. Not only that, your wife and kids get a better man, a more capable man, a mentally stronger man and they get that man for more quality years than before the changes. Time waits for none of us. You get ONE chassis. Make it work. Well done once again! Thank you for the example.

[@jstanandthesavages558]

Boooo

[@oslobodjenja3948]

In Greece, they must have thought you were an Orthodox priest with that beard!

[@ASPextra]

Haha!

[@mikeogden5256]

Dudes getting skinny 😊

[@matteogsys]

Congratulations John's you're looking great now get a haircut

[@schattenlaufer2191]

If you are fit or in shape and teach self protection, people are more likely to take you advise serios. I'm part in category because of all the bullshido "masters" back in the day. Still, people should listen and later criticize.

[@GKirkBayCity]

Good job on the weight loss, I know it’s not easy to do. 😊 Now trim that beard 😂

[@ASPextra]

No

[@paulherbst752]

Good for you, Sir. Continued success!

[@ASPextra]

Thank you kindly

[@wjstewdog]

Congrats