Congratulations, good on you and happy you’re happier and healthier now for your own sake!
@ASPextra
Ай бұрын
Thank you!! 😊
@Felon_With_A_Gun
2 ай бұрын
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.
@lunchguy659
2 ай бұрын
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.
@sheanmcdonald4589
2 ай бұрын
Proud of your example 🎉
@GraphiteandCigars
24 күн бұрын
Stay blessed John. Very motivational.
@cfranklin7728
2 ай бұрын
Amazing job, you're looking healthy. Thanks for the example and encouragement
@vrsmartin2981
2 ай бұрын
WOW. Absolutely amazing, well done.
@curtisevers
Ай бұрын
Congratulations, keep it up! This is an inspiring and motivating video to watch for those of us in similar situations.
@sdroache851
2 ай бұрын
This is me shaking my POM…poms for you! 😅😉 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Outstanding work, John!
@RomeoTea1
Ай бұрын
you are just awesome john!
@artwebb6939
2 ай бұрын
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
2 ай бұрын
I feel that!!
@gordonbodzin3153
2 ай бұрын
Strong work, John! Keep it up!
@timunderbakke8756
2 ай бұрын
Great work!
@90whatever
Ай бұрын
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.
@salvatoregagliardi48
2 ай бұрын
Loosing that weight will also help you with your aviation medical. Great job!
@ASPextra
2 ай бұрын
I haven't had any problems with a 3rd class medial, even at my heaviest.
@Felon_With_A_Gun
2 ай бұрын
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
2 ай бұрын
Yeah me too. This way is much more sustainable.
@Felon_With_A_Gun
2 ай бұрын
@@ASPextra congrats bro.
@Felon_With_A_Gun
Ай бұрын
@@GKirkBayCity Right but cutting carbs definitely made me lose the weight.
@derrickquintal
2 ай бұрын
You're doing this for you and your family, what any of us out here in KZitem land comment is meaningless. You've got this John, and you're well on your way to completing your future goals.
@StoicismMovement
Ай бұрын
You look incredible and ready to defend your family 😎
@Asbivilian
Ай бұрын
Congrats! That's a huge accomplishment. I spent the majority of my life 6' tall and 135 pounds. I couldn't gain or lose weight. I could eat a pint of ice cream a night and not gain an ounce. That's just where my body landed. Then, I got older and got into outside sales. The metabolism slowed and I spent 8 hours a day driving from one customer to the next. 99% of my meals were whatever fast food burger joint I was closest to at lunch time. Then the pounds started piling on. Then, I got up to 234. Eventually, I got tired of it and started a program to lose weight. I got down to 205 and was doing great, but my knees started killing me too much and I stopped. Since then, I've put the weight back on plus a few more pounds, but seeing this and the new, much happier and energetic you has inspired me to get back on the horse. I miss the slimmer me. I won't go back to 135, that was too small, but 150-170 sounds nice.
@normanmaynor5705
2 ай бұрын
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
@ogdadbod
2 ай бұрын
Congrats
@175epi
2 ай бұрын
You'll get there. Can't wait to celebrate with you!
@OneDayAtATime365
Ай бұрын
Dude you're awesome! So proud!
@timelliott6036
2 ай бұрын
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!
@gbos4384
2 ай бұрын
Good job John. Don’t listen to the haters
@jstanandthesavages558
Ай бұрын
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!
@CutlassOutdoors
2 ай бұрын
Good job! I’m sure I speak for most of us in saying we’re proud of you. Glory to God!
@LoveTheElectro
Ай бұрын
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
Ай бұрын
You can do it!
@LoveTheElectro
Ай бұрын
@@ASPextra Thanks! I'm giving it my all!!
@zenriderx
Ай бұрын
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!
@jbookbass
Ай бұрын
Fantastic John!
@jeripuunkk
18 күн бұрын
not one for commenting but i wanted to share something and say how happy and proud i am for you. im nearing 28 in just about 2 months and a Palestinian residing in Asia - Malaysia to be specific for about 18 years now. Despite an absence in gun laws etc, ive continued to admire you through the years not solely for lessons but the fact that you always prove to be what you classify as sane, sober, moral & prudent. It's rare to see someone incredibly respectful, graceful, honest - and holds everyone with the same respect and courtesy despite their race, religion, sexual orientation etc in the gun community let alone anywhere else. Somdone who acknowledges mental health problems and everything in between. Treats everyone as a human being; as we're all just people at the end of the day. Truly a breath of fresh air and the type of person I tend to keep myself around personally. Point being, You're a good man and I wish you nothing but the best. It's heartwarming to see genuine, honest people succeed and achieve healthy goals. Can't wait to see how much more you accomplish for yourself! Hope you're always healthy and happy. Cheers
@ASPextra
18 күн бұрын
Wow, you made my day. Thank you for the encouragement!
@flp376
Ай бұрын
Very nice. Good job. Thanks for the link for the additional channel.
@ASPextra
Ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@jbink366
Ай бұрын
Duuuuude you are motivating me to do better in my diet routine!🙌🏻🔥✨amazing progress!!!✨ keep it up you look also seem you feel great
@Mcslap13
2 ай бұрын
Heck yeah man! Keep it up! I need to get on it again, ive been slacking with this awful heat wave
@ALCRAN2010
2 ай бұрын
Great job john.
@llamasugar5478
Ай бұрын
Congratulations on improving your health!
@adamkaneshiro
Ай бұрын
personal goals are great! do this for you and your family! you are doing amazing brother! love your channel and god bless you for sharing the process and hopefully this helps more of us! self defense and healthy lifestyle goes hand in hand! protect your life and make that life one of quality! you are kicking ass! keep it up!!!!❤😊
@bartgallant6897
21 күн бұрын
Excellent, my man!
@deucedeuce1572
Ай бұрын
Looking good. You can really feel the health differences. There's no doubt about that. It's amazing how many changes can take place in your body and how much that effects you on a daily basis. I went the opposite way in health and it sucks (severe chronic pain, but the destruction of my health just makes it so much worse).
@ASPextra
Ай бұрын
Having been rear-ended by a drunk in 2000 and having two back surgeries to fix the nerve damage, I can TOTALLY relate man.
@baccable
2 ай бұрын
Looking great John! So happy for you.
@longgone9869
Ай бұрын
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
@user-ow2ex6ic9y
2 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@allenm9775
2 ай бұрын
Love this!!! Great to see taking care of yourself. We need you around for many more decades!
@capquack
2 ай бұрын
Went back to look at some of the old videos to see the difference..... Nice work, man!!
@ASPextra
2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@corentintiti49
2 ай бұрын
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.
@user-hy9iq9nf1v
2 ай бұрын
Looking great! Keep up the hard work!
@ASPextra
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@rostamr4096
Ай бұрын
Looking good, this encourges me to try harder..Thank you
@ASPextra
Ай бұрын
You can do it!
@beautanner8409
2 ай бұрын
So inspirational! Hearing stories like this help so many people.
@toastymotors
2 ай бұрын
Excellent work John! Keep up the great work! I hope you're proud of yourself.
@fivevs1
2 ай бұрын
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.
@latetotheparty7551
Ай бұрын
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. 🤙🏿
@BassJunkie200
2 ай бұрын
Awesome, super proud!
@deatz8997
Ай бұрын
Awesome!! Great job!
@ASPextra
Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@JehuMartin
2 ай бұрын
Good job brother!
@brianshuler6951
2 ай бұрын
The shamers are going to be here posting their ridiculous hate talk no matter what we do. We will stay on the high road.
@towritemichelle210
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for update! Excellent job
@southbound141
2 ай бұрын
Great job man keep it up well done
@DirtDoc01
2 ай бұрын
Get some!!!
@anthonypewonski9577
2 ай бұрын
well done keep it up
@linwoodj004
2 ай бұрын
Congrats!! That's awesome and inspiring.
@jackgreenstalk777
23 күн бұрын
Keep it up!!
@bighaasfly
Ай бұрын
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
Ай бұрын
Boooo
@TheTruthseeker1231
2 ай бұрын
Good job 80#!
@juaritoz31
Ай бұрын
All natural! Nice
@ASPextra
Ай бұрын
Well, I am on TRT.
@fijisun4me
Ай бұрын
How tall are you John? Way to GO by the way! You're an inspiration to ALL of us.
@ASPextra
Ай бұрын
5'10"
@mymainelogcabin
Ай бұрын
Awesome job 👍👍
@ASPextra
Ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@neinnine4592
Ай бұрын
Good job, John!!
@bobnewby9129
2 ай бұрын
The hair looks fine when combed back. 👍
@jamesalles139
2 ай бұрын
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! 🙏
@billjohnson4626
Ай бұрын
keep it up!
@Jack_Wabbit
2 ай бұрын
Congrats.
@paulherbst752
Ай бұрын
Good for you, Sir. Continued success!
@ASPextra
Ай бұрын
Thank you kindly
@smAshomAsh
2 ай бұрын
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. 🚴⚡🌀🌪️
@richardkrause2356
2 ай бұрын
Great job!!!
@cobbers83
2 ай бұрын
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! ❤
@christisking1193
2 ай бұрын
God Bless! Keep it up!
@ASPextra
2 ай бұрын
Thank you, I will!
@RC-bw8wk
2 ай бұрын
Way to go man!!
@jonitalia6748
2 ай бұрын
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!!!
@citationjeff
2 ай бұрын
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.
@jpjp3873
2 ай бұрын
You definitely can do it!
@jimwilkey7294
Ай бұрын
Such great news to hear how you got to where you are! Nice work, you look way younger than your age, Congrats 👊🇺🇸
@dylanholmes1985
Ай бұрын
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
2 ай бұрын
I'm happy for you. Keep up the good work
@AdL629
2 ай бұрын
Congrats! 2:18 is great! You look great. Glad to hear it all.
@bowesays
2 ай бұрын
Yay! You got it, buddy. Love hearing your goals :)
@Billyboycustoms
2 ай бұрын
Excellent progress...
@jackgreenstalk777
23 күн бұрын
Losing weight helps prevent the most likely thing to kill an american, heart attack. Other then that diabetes, tobacco related illness and mant other preventable deaths rank top. For yourself and family this will provide many more healthy years at tail end of your life
@leefarmer8495
2 ай бұрын
Congratulations!! Inspiring!
@EvilWhiteColonialist
2 ай бұрын
Great going John! Very good!
@alexanderchung6402
2 ай бұрын
👏👏👏
@skixd88
Ай бұрын
Good for you man!
@robertcalkjr.8325
2 ай бұрын
Well done, John! Looking good.
@ASPextra
2 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@macmanmcmaster4
Ай бұрын
Yes You Can John !
@oslobodjenja3948
2 ай бұрын
In Greece, they must have thought you were an Orthodox priest with that beard!
@ASPextra
2 ай бұрын
Haha!
@allenc4909
2 ай бұрын
👏
@awesomecronk7183
Ай бұрын
Rock and roll, John! Inspiring af
@justinsnyder3999
Ай бұрын
Very impressive!!
@oilesquire
Ай бұрын
Feed that Inner Tortoise, John! 57 and (-120) over 2 years > GO JOHN GO!!
@SA-yz3kj
2 ай бұрын
First off congrats, dose this have any impact or differences on how you carry your gun rig now ??
@ASPextra
2 ай бұрын
Not really. Makes it easier though.
@Kattery_Alt
Ай бұрын
What the hell, i took a break from the channel for a few months and this happens 😂 who is that guy
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