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This Brazilian Man Lost Over 121 Pounds In Just One Year And Completely Transformed His Life
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This Brazilian Man Lost Over 121 Pounds In Just One Year And Completely Transformed His Life

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Imagine hitting rock bottom, struggling with serious health issues like hypertension, diabetes, and depression, feeling like there's no way out. For many, this might seem like an impossible mountain to climb, but sometimes, a single life-changing decision can ignite a journey of resilience and transformation.

With focus, dietary changes, and strength training, it’s possible to overcome even the toughest battles and reclaim health and confidence. This was the reality for Nayron, a 28-year-old from João Pessoa, Brazil, who transformed his life and health in ways he once thought impossible.

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Meet Nayron Santos Felipe, a Brazilian man who changed his life by losing over 55 kilos (about 121 pounds)

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Bored Panda reached out to Nayron with some questions about his weight-loss journey.

When asked about the main changes in his diet that helped him achieve this transformation, Nayron shared, “I implemented a diet rich in proteins and healthy fats. On average, I consumed 800g of chicken, 600g of rice, 8 eggs, and lots of vegetables.” This dietary shift played a crucial role in his health recovery.

In just over 12 months, Nayron made a life-changing transformation

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However, the transition didn’t come easy, as the now 28-year-old had a lot of health issues on top of weight problems

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The emotional and physical challenges he faced during his weight loss journey were significant. Nayron admitted to Bored Panda, “Since I was familiar with the internet, I chose to isolate myself without socializing. Working in digital marketing, I decided to delete all my social media accounts and focus solely on work and home. I started training at home because I was embarrassed and didn’t have clothes that fit me.” It was a period of intense self-reflection and focus, where he prioritized his health over social interactions.

Nayron gained over 60 kg (about 132 pounds) during the pandemic, after two of his businesses failed and his depression was at its peak

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The last push for him to get a grip on life was having a heart attack at the early age of just 26

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As for the type of physical training that supported his transformation, the Brazilian man explained, “I adopted strength and hypertrophy training. I created my own training base because I had a lot of strength, and with some study, I was able to effectively combine strength training with hypertrophy training.” This self-made approach to fitness helped him build the strength and muscle he needed to complement his dietary changes and mental resilience.

After that, Nayron chose to isolate himself by focusing on his work and home, as he deleted all social media profiles

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He didn’t tell anyone about his journey for a while and believes that actions speak louder than words

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Reflecting on the advice he would give to others facing similar challenges, the 28-year-old shared, “One piece of advice I would give is to get your mind right and avoid talking about your plans and diet. Just show the results. As I tell my friends, ‘the shark smells blood from far away’; those who want to hurt you or bring you down know exactly what to do.” His advice focuses on the power of quiet determination and the importance of keeping personal goals to oneself while working toward them.

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At the start of the journey, he admitted that, at first, he started by just training at home

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Nayron’s life-changing decision to lose weight came after a series of difficult personal challenges. He recounted, “I decided to lose weight after having a heart attack at 26, during the peak of my depression. After losing two businesses due to the pandemic, I gained over 60kg by just eating and locking myself in a room.” This moment of crisis became the turning point in his life, ultimately driving him toward the transformation that has reshaped his health and outlook for pretty much the rest of his days.

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“I started training at home because I was embarrassed and didn’t have clothes that fit me,” he told us

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After his incredible transformation, Nayron also grew his social media presence

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Right now, his goal is to help people in similar situations by providing motivational content and sharing his own story

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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

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Hidrėlėy

Hidrėlėy

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Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Diana Lopetaitė

Diana Lopetaitė

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Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

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Diana Lopetaitė

Diana Lopetaitė

Moderator, BoredPanda staff

Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

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Jane No Dough
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4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He did a great job and has offered some good advice to others! I do, however, know more than a few men who have lost a considerable amount of extra weight as soon as they stop drinking alcohol! No beer, no gut!

Slowdown
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28 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is it when a person transforms their body they stop looking in the camera lens for selfies? Happens quite often.

Jane No Dough
Community Member
4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He did a great job and has offered some good advice to others! I do, however, know more than a few men who have lost a considerable amount of extra weight as soon as they stop drinking alcohol! No beer, no gut!

Slowdown
Community Member
28 minutes ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is it when a person transforms their body they stop looking in the camera lens for selfies? Happens quite often.

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