Here’s your new interview with one of the winners from the 8th Adonis Index Transformation Contest.
Today John talks to Richard Tesorio who placed 8th in our last 12-Week Transformation contest.
Check out his transformation pictures:
Richard’s 12 week midterm results.
Here’s Richard’s story…
Richard graduated high school at 115 pounds soaking wet. Naturally skinny, he was constantly trying to bulk up.
He always wanted that big, ripped defined body.
So one day he started working out with a friend who had him been involved in some badass tactical operations. However, as awesome as that may sound, he couldn’t even walk home after his first workout.
Something needed to change…
Richard decided to get a new trainer, however this guy was Somalian and just freakishly strong. Even though he got some results, there was no end goal to his training. It was at this time Richard hit an all-time low; he simply stopped going to the gym.
Finally, with a renewed vigor he resumed his workouts, still chasing his dreams of attaining the ever so elusive ripped physique.
He knew of the Adonis Index System as early as 2008, but busy with life, he never applied himself to the workouts.
Before fully committing to AI, Richard tried running, cardio and insanity workouts…he was stuck in a cycle of hopping from program to program, not getting any results.
To make matters worse, although he recovered from a thyroid issue, he made no changes to his diet which ballooned his weight from 115 to 140 pounds; his weight gain finally leveled off at 159 pounds.
Now burdened with the unwanted bulk from his weight gain, Richard tried a few diets, but hadn’t yet learned the concept of calories in and out.
He also had no understanding of body shape, he would lose weight, only to become a smaller version of himself and not the better looking version, as he hoped for.
He was very unsatisfied with his physique, however, since he was still getting the Adonis Index emails and had the program, he finally decided to commit and try this Adonis thing.
Patience Will Help you Win the Game…Rushing Will Only Backfire your Progress
Richard’s initial approach to the Adonis Index workouts was very smart.
At first he was like everyone else comparing himself to other people, but you know you shouldn’t do that, and like Richard said, looking back most of these people don’t even know what the hell they are doing.
Once he figured out that he needed to focus on himself, he started learning the moves and focusing on the lift with lighter weights. He basically gave himself a permission to lift light at first. By learning the proper techniques he progressed quickly without getting injured in the process.
Richard starts his mornings with water and black coffee and performs his Adonis Index workout; he then fasts until 5:30PM.
This routine is in accordance with most people’s schedules so he is able to remain social at events that normally occur in the evenings.
A typical diet normally involves some sort of restriction, but most people try to restrict too much, because they strive for quick results. Sadly, this is a proven method for failure. The goal should be to make that restriction feel as minimal as possible.
You can have sweets and cupcakes, it doesn’t matter as long as you restrict calories and have some balance in your diet. However, be prepared for some resistance. Because it looks crazy if you are eating “junk food” in public, it doesn’t make any sense to them that you could be eating like this and be following a supposed fat-loss diet. In the grand scheme of things. that donut is insignificant; no one knows you fasted for 16 hours and will finish with a medium-sized dinner. They’ve had their two meals already and plan on having another two, so if they ate a donut they know it might be too much fattening food for them.
In conclusion, although Richard’s Journey was filled with many peaks and valley’s, his lessons learned in consistency and accountability led him thru a successful 12 week Transformation.
Tips from Richard:
- Set boundaries and live within them
- Find a text buddy for encouragement (FYI you can use the forum for that)
- Find an app to hold you accountable with going to the (Richard shares a name of that app in the interview)
- Learn about the concepts of the Reverse Taper Diet
- You need to get used to the idea that the progress will get slower, don’t get attached to the speed that happens at the beginning, we all want it quicker, but that’s why people rebound when they try to make quick progress.
- Ask yourself this: “Do you want quick results or permanent transformation?”
- It has to take long time in order for you to learn how to keep your new body – Accept the slower result
- You wanna keep looking good so make it a lifestyle, make it sustainable
- Everyone proved the Adonis index workouts work, so just follow them
- Keep going even if nothing seems to be working, you will get there eventually and once you are on a right path it’s just a matter of time
- Don’t let anything (or anyone) discourage you
- Find your best time to work out, work out when you have the most energy or when it best fits your schedule
- Photos and measurements are really important, but don’t worry about the scale
- Listen to the podcasts, find people you can relate to and learn from them
- Filter and ignore other advice (this should be #1 tip of any coach), it will help you keep on track, if you let any advice come to you, you will never get any results
Links from the interview:
- Andrew Peter’s interview and pictures – Commitment Equals Results, So Are You Committed Enough?
- Reverse Taper Diet (for men) – Diet protocol designed to prevent you from rebounding and yo-yo dieting
- Eat Stop Eat –
DietLifestyle protocol designed to help you to lose fat and regain freedom in your food choices
Read Richard’s experience with Adonis Index in his own words:
I first heard about the Adonis Index back in 2008 through Brad Howard who was doing some dating advice for men with a guy named Scot McKay. So in November 2008, I signed up for the Adonis program, got beta access to the forums and workouts. But, I put it away because I was busy with life at the time.
Fast forward to January 2012 & I was at a point where I wanted to get my life in order. I had tried other workouts…Continue reading here
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