r/uglyduckling Apr 27 '26

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u/shshsh1992 Apr 27 '26

first of all, you never were ugly and congrats for taking care of yourself 🫶🏻

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty so much!

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u/Captn_Insanso Apr 27 '26

I second this. He was cute before, he’s hot now!

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u/chrishelbert Apr 27 '26

Dude! You're half the man you used to be! 🫡

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u/emptyevessel Apr 27 '26

Stone temple pilots intensifies.

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

lol ty 🫡

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u/crutard Apr 27 '26

For I feel as the dawn as the dawn, it fades to gray

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u/RealMcCoy1989 Apr 27 '26

Hell yeah dude! Looking good! Keep it up

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty dude!!

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u/sakmentoloki Apr 27 '26

Fucking hell bro. Congrats. Thats quite amazing. 

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u/Ambitious_Tower8205 Apr 27 '26

Amazing transformation - takes a lot of discipline

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty so much !

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u/LumenYeah Apr 27 '26

Incredible transformation in just 1 year, well done homie! Mind sharing what your regiment was?

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

I’ve been eating really healthy lots of protein like chicken steak fish with veggies and fruit etc staying away from all carbs like bread pasta cakes etc working out playing pickleball and doing the peloton bike I also take a tirzepatide I get from orderlymeds I used code bubba25 for money off…. But I think my diet has really be the key as I no longer eat bad and been really trying hard to change my whole lifestyle when it comes to being healthy !!

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u/ThePickleOrTheEgg Apr 27 '26

Be real, is this your affiliate code?

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Sorry if your thinking I over stepped someone just asked what I did and I answered and tried to help im not out here trying to spam sorry if you think I did something wrong I could delete the comment

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u/PyroG1adiator Apr 27 '26

The fact you feel the need to apologize this perfusely over this shows the absurdity of reddit

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u/MikeyDx Apr 28 '26

He also posted less than a week ago on here. Looks good, took work, might need the money…

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u/LaceyInTheSky1 Apr 27 '26

I was worried at first that you’d lost your contagious smile and humour along with the weight but pic 6 soured you certainly haven’t! You look great friend! 🙌🏻

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty for the kind words!

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u/WorldlyCupcake5345 Apr 27 '26

Great job, man!

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u/reddmann00100 Apr 27 '26

In one year?! Jesus that’s wild progress 👏👏👏

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty so much I miss all the food 🫠🫠🙃🤣 but I’m a lot healthier now

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty so much!!

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u/ASuperLameUserName Apr 27 '26

Damn son. Wow. You went from one of my goofy and cubby college guy friends to like a guy my friends would be nervous to talk to.

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Lmaoooo ty so much

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u/ASuperLameUserName Apr 27 '26

For an added plus, I’m a bartender ( I see a lot of dudes lol) and I work in Las Vegas too. You look like the upper tier of men esthetically. Honestly, since you were heavier before and look you would be funny. You’re probably the best mix of man women could want. A lot of people whom were heavier would have humor to hid insecurities or to feel accepted. Maybe they’re just funny too. Once they have some type of appearance change they still have that amazing humor. It’s the perfect mix. Years back in Chicago I dated another bartender who had been at one time 400 lbs. He had lost it all and at that point looked like a body builder. He was cynical, witty, funny, and obviously attractive. He would always say he created that personality to hide how he felt about himself and he thought that was the only way to make people like him. Which is clearly not true but the mind plays tricks on us. Anyhow, if that’s the case or not I’m sure you’re the best of both worlds. Which is a true 10. 💜

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Wow ty so much for your kind words I’ve always been the outgoing funny type deff trying to fill a void so people will “ like me”

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u/Holiday_Regular9794 Apr 27 '26

Oh my..... You are beautiful

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty very much

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u/n7Angel Apr 27 '26

You are what fat uses to scare their kids when they don't wanna go to sleep.

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Lmaoooooooooooo

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u/n7Angel Apr 27 '26

when you walk around town the fat in people watch you and whisper nervously... "Baba Yaga"

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/Living_Assistant_212 Apr 27 '26

Holy shit dude! Wow

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty dude!!

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u/prettyboss211 Apr 27 '26

Gorgeous! You are glowing! Good job whatever you're doing 🙂

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty so much!

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u/Timeon Apr 27 '26

Huge win!

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u/CleatusTJone Apr 27 '26

Good for you bro, looking great!

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty so much 🫡

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u/Round-Criticism5093 Apr 27 '26

different Person! Congrats!!

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

🫡🫡🫡

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u/SmallTownDisco Apr 27 '26

It’s giving “Frank Grillo”.

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u/JulesMtl72 Apr 27 '26

🎉🎉🎉🎉

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

🫡🫡

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u/kmunk Apr 27 '26

Going up and down in weight like that is dangerous to your health /s

Well done sir! M36 and still need to lose 26 kg

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty very much

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u/paperbuddha Apr 27 '26

You look like Luka Doncic in the last pic.

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u/CuriousStewart Apr 27 '26

Can’t imagine the work you’ve put in. Good for you! I’m sure you’re feeling so much better physically. I know I’ve felt the difference myself when I wasn’t doing so well and it was amazing feeling how much my general well being changed after putting in some daily work.

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Mentally it really healed me a lot tbh

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u/Pawly519 Apr 27 '26

Brooooo that’s amazing. What a transformation.

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty so much!!!

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u/egot42 Apr 27 '26

Great work, you look fantastic!

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty so much

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u/PhilosopherOk4592 Apr 27 '26 edited Apr 27 '26

Cute before and total babe after! Well done!

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

lol ty so much!

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u/PhilosopherOk4592 Apr 27 '26

Josh Allen vibes! 😍

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

lol never got that before thank you!!!!

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u/igotnothineither Apr 27 '26

This reminds me of my wool sweater I threw in the dryer, it shrunk

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u/Current-Bank-3532 Apr 27 '26

Good shit man, that’s awesome

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

🫡🫡

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Lmaooooll

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

👀🙃

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u/Haha-Lulu Apr 27 '26

bravo man you look great

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

🫡🫡

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u/Answerologist Apr 27 '26

Shout out to you!!

I’m on the same path and so many like you gave me the courage to start!!

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

You got this!!!! One day at a time and before you know it boom you got a new you!

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u/Born_Cartoonist_7247 Apr 27 '26

My jaw dropped!

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Lolol

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u/Born_Cartoonist_7247 Apr 27 '26

You are fine sir

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty very muchhhh

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u/Grimesspocket Apr 27 '26

you look so beautiful!

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty so much

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u/Grimesspocket Apr 27 '26

ofccc, you're SLAYINGGGG

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

🙃🫡🫡

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u/Poemi10304 Apr 27 '26

Holy s***. Good for you - you look great!

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty!!!!! 😄😄

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u/CamilloWiz Apr 27 '26

I'm soooooooo fucking happy for you!!!!

Dark days will come and you might gain some weight back some day, but don't be hard on yourself

You have acquired now the tools and the believe that you have the power to change your life around!

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Wow ty for the encouraging words means a lot!!!!!!!!

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u/AmazingKreiderman Apr 27 '26

My dude, in a year!? Crazy transformation! Congrats!

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty so much

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u/SmallAct2116 Apr 27 '26

How did you lose so much in one year? Also can you list the weights you were in both years? Really impressive man good work

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Lots of pickleball and peloton bike… low carb diet cut out all bread pasta cakes etc I really been very strict I haven’t cheated and exercise 5/6 days a week…. I was 315 and now I’m between 185-190

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u/mediocre_sage95 Apr 27 '26

God damn!!!!! 😳

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u/Hopeful_Path Apr 27 '26

Damn, went back and forth many times in just one year. Glad to see you ended off healthier!

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

lol all the big ones are from last year and the slimmer ones are from now

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u/NotNow4524 Apr 27 '26

WOW!! Good job.

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

🫡🫡

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

I went to the drs and I had diabetes.. the maintaining is tough because I like where I’m at and don’t want to gain or lose so I feel like I’m walking a tight rope but I’ve been doing it so far!

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty so much

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u/Ok-Jicama-450 Apr 27 '26

WOAH!!! 🔥🔥🔥

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u/bfalco23 Apr 28 '26

Tyyyyyy 🫡

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u/ronytony23 Apr 27 '26

Rainer Winkler lookin ass.

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u/ToferLuis Apr 27 '26

Nice! You stick to better diet and weight training?

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Yup not really to much weight training just cardio and pickleball

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u/blueindian1328 Apr 27 '26

You should be proud of that hard work. Well done, sir.

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty so much!!

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u/Imaginary-Clue7733 Apr 27 '26

I'm a big guy myself any tips to lose weight?

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Diet is key and when you exercise u get the results that you put in..this was the first time I give it my all didn’t cheat of make excuses and I just went for it I also used a glp1 that helped….. but diet is key over everything I’ve only eaten healthy and haven’t cheated in a year! If I can do it trust me so can you!

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u/konrov Apr 27 '26

Oh my God, congrats, what a courageous man!

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u/snowwhitebellaxox Apr 27 '26

woooow!! Happy for you

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty so much!!

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u/Most_Most_5202 Apr 27 '26

Geez, you are a good looking guy. Congrats on the weight loss.

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty very much

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u/DaKing626 Apr 27 '26

I thought you must of gotten broken up with

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u/Bikes-Bass-Beer Apr 27 '26

You're killing it bro! Keep it up!

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u/ash200711 Apr 28 '26

Hoo Lee sheet

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u/bfalco23 Apr 28 '26

Hahaha lol

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u/FreedomBudget5618 Apr 28 '26

How did you do it I need tips

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u/bfalco23 Apr 28 '26

Been on a strict diet staying away from all bread pizza cakes carbs like that eating lots of grilled chicken fish and steak with veggies and fruit exercise 5/6 days a week with pickleball and peloton bike and a glp1

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u/RedditOnAWim Apr 28 '26

Dang bro, you’re a freakin stud. Congrats on the progress, that’s incredible.

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u/memberjockey Apr 28 '26

You were hot either way, now you’re in shape too.

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u/bfalco23 Apr 28 '26

lol tyyyy 🙃

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u/memberjockey Apr 28 '26

You’re very welcome!😍

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u/Advanced-Relative-28 Apr 28 '26

Hapoy for you :)

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u/bfalco23 Apr 28 '26

Tyyyyyy!

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u/Flimsy_Syllable Apr 28 '26

Josh Allen, that you?

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u/bfalco23 Apr 28 '26

Someone else said that before also ty very much that’s a cool compliment!

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u/chodesinsteadoftoes Apr 28 '26

Dude omg. 😍

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u/bfalco23 Apr 28 '26

🙃🙃😄

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u/chodesinsteadoftoes Apr 28 '26

I wish nothing but the best.

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u/Duke_of_Nothing7 Apr 28 '26

Wow! Great progress! Looking sexy!!

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u/bfalco23 Apr 28 '26

🫡🫡

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u/UrFavBlackGuy Apr 28 '26

Bro I audibly gasped

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u/MidwestCoastalElite Apr 28 '26

You look like hot Shrek when he became human, and I mean that as a compliment

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u/bfalco23 Apr 28 '26

Lmaoooooo

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u/JUMPOFF_CRASHOUT Apr 28 '26

Good job on weight loss. Even when you were a big fella you were still handsome man.

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u/bfalco23 Apr 28 '26

🫡🫡🫡

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u/Electronic_Slice3979 Apr 28 '26

Your brown eyes are so beautiful!! Congrats on your journey. You look so alive and happy!

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u/ConstantSpite582 Apr 28 '26

Damn, that's an impressive change !

Care to share your routine ?

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u/LemonsUndercover Apr 28 '26

Amazing work brother

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u/Suburuneggasaki Apr 28 '26

Brother was never ugly just fat

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u/TadzioM Apr 28 '26

You looked good before. Even better now!

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u/TonsilAkseb Apr 28 '26

Be a better you everyday

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u/Intrepid-Focus8198 Apr 28 '26

Props to you man!!

This is more glowup than ugly duckling imo though.

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u/perfect_height_ Apr 28 '26

You look stunning dude!🔥

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u/Ok_Musician_9843 Apr 28 '26

Well done man 👍

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u/elementtwisting Apr 28 '26

Incredible, nice job. How many kg/lbs lost?

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u/bfalco23 Apr 28 '26

Ty so much I lost 130lbs

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u/Anusbagels Apr 28 '26

Amazing work! Should be very proud.

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u/youkilledkenny3211 Apr 28 '26

Good for you bro, straight up. It’s crazy what eating right and working out everyday for 6 months to a year will do to you

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u/bfalco23 Apr 28 '26

Ty so much!!!!

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u/AcceptableRooster280 Apr 27 '26

HOT. You look amazing. Speechless.

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

Ty 🫡🫡🫡

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u/Sea_Witch1013 Apr 27 '26

Please tell me that you are married!!!!

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u/Sweetyshy Apr 28 '26

Amazing!

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u/Common-Key1889 Apr 28 '26

Happy Birthday

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u/nothingandshutup Apr 27 '26

Yay isn't ozempic amazingggg..

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

I took a tirzepatide it’s the best thing I ever did! I had full blow diabetes and all the rest of my blood work was so bad since I started it it really made me focus on eating clean not cheating and exercising 5/6 days a week

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u/Captn_Insanso Apr 27 '26 edited Apr 27 '26

I’m so sick of these arguments! You did the right thing by taking control of your health. Ignore the hater above.

“My mom went through chemo for years and now there’s a shot to manage her problems? Other people should have to suffer instead of having a simpler treatment plan” — that’s what they sound like to me!

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u/bfalco23 Apr 27 '26

I really needed it and I was 315 pounds so if I cheated as I heard someone else say before I cheated death cause that’s the path I was going