OperationGQ
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My name is Sobora but 90% of the world know me as DJ Thailo. I am an Orlando resident and graduated from the University of Central Florida. I left Montreal, Canada to move to the United States in 1996 to pursue the American Dream. The American Dream quickly turned into a health nightmare when I got sucked into eating fast food and I stopped exercising. I "let myself go". Within 13 years, I went from 140 lbs to 205 lbs.
I started a weight loss journey on my own more than 470 days ago by signing up to LA Fitness and using Facebook as a motivational tool. I am now down to 160 lbs. I went from 27% body fat to 11%! I have lost 45 lbs since day 1 and my girlfriend has lost 30 lbs (145 lbs to 115 lbs) since day 1 of her own journey.
My mission is called Operation GQ, which is inspired by the magazine GQ (Gentlemen's Quarterly). I wanted to turn my physical appearance into a GQ material. It started as a simple thing and has now become a lifestyle. It has motivated my family, friends, and co-workers to start a healthy lifestyle.
It consists of posting a blog every day on Facebook (Operation GQ day 1
and a picture of myself without a shirt every 100 days. By putting myself out there every 100 days, it keeps me motivated. I come to find out that I always work harder when I have a set deadline. I used the motivation, advices, to even the negative feedbacks as a way to keep myself going. I also believe that if you put yourself out there, there are no turning backs. Facebook is so great for all your family, friends, and co-workers to help you through it.
WHAT GOT ME TO START?
I looked at the mirror and told myself: "I am sick of being fat and called ugly. I am sick to always be seen from women as a brother or a teddy bear. I am sick of being embarrassed at the beach. I am sick of not being able to run the way I used to. I am sick that I don't look at my best. I am sick of looking overweight on every single pictures or videos I am in. I am sick of looking like Shrek!" ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Another source of motivation was that my father, who was an activist in the Cambodian community, died of stomach cancer at the age of 56. I was there through the whole process. Chemotherapy is nothing to play with. The way I was living my life by not exercising, eating fast food, and lacking sleep; it would of been just a matter of time until it hits me as well. I decided to make a permanent change in my life. Operation GQ is the best thing that has ever happened to my health.
WHAT KEEPS ME MOTIVATED?
Well, we all know EXCUSES is the # 1 reason why people quit. So I told myself: "If my mom was diagnosed with CANCER, would I make excuses to not show up at the hospital week in and week out?" NO!
I also told myself: "If my child was kidnapped, would I give up on looking for him/her?" Absolutely NO!
It took a lot of hard work, diet, and time but it was all worth it! Today, I feel younger than ever at 30 years old. You can never change your date of birth but you can definitely change the image in front of the mirror.
Once you see RESULTS is when the fun begins! Think of it as if you go to college! If you failed every tests, what will happen? You will eventually end up dropping out! On the other hand, if you get A's or passing grades...than there are no reasons to QUIT! So I did everything in my power to get RESULTS. RESULTS came with DISCIPLINE, DIET, and a never ending DRIVE to NOT QUIT!
DO I HAVE A SECRET?
Absolutely NO. I do not believe anything on TV. They are just trying to make you believe false hope. Ask yourself: How many people do you know who went from OBESE to FIT in 90 days that you saw with your own eyes? Sure, it is possible but if you have a full time job or go to school full time or have kids, the odds of that happening are from slim to none. The only way for a PERMANENT WEIGHT LOSS is to make it a lifestyle. How do you make it as a lifetyle or hobby? Well, this is why I have a website! I share my passion in hope that you start enjoying getting healthy as well!
Currently, I try as much as I can to provide assistance to my community to help them achieve their weight loss goals. I have some of my workouts on YouTube, daily blogs on my website and on my Facebook page.
For more pictures and more info on it, please visit my websites at:
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I started a weight loss journey on my own more than 470 days ago by signing up to LA Fitness and using Facebook as a motivational tool. I am now down to 160 lbs. I went from 27% body fat to 11%! I have lost 45 lbs since day 1 and my girlfriend has lost 30 lbs (145 lbs to 115 lbs) since day 1 of her own journey.
My mission is called Operation GQ, which is inspired by the magazine GQ (Gentlemen's Quarterly). I wanted to turn my physical appearance into a GQ material. It started as a simple thing and has now become a lifestyle. It has motivated my family, friends, and co-workers to start a healthy lifestyle.
It consists of posting a blog every day on Facebook (Operation GQ day 1
and a picture of myself without a shirt every 100 days. By putting myself out there every 100 days, it keeps me motivated. I come to find out that I always work harder when I have a set deadline. I used the motivation, advices, to even the negative feedbacks as a way to keep myself going. I also believe that if you put yourself out there, there are no turning backs. Facebook is so great for all your family, friends, and co-workers to help you through it.WHAT GOT ME TO START?
I looked at the mirror and told myself: "I am sick of being fat and called ugly. I am sick to always be seen from women as a brother or a teddy bear. I am sick of being embarrassed at the beach. I am sick of not being able to run the way I used to. I am sick that I don't look at my best. I am sick of looking overweight on every single pictures or videos I am in. I am sick of looking like Shrek!" ENOUGH is ENOUGH!
Another source of motivation was that my father, who was an activist in the Cambodian community, died of stomach cancer at the age of 56. I was there through the whole process. Chemotherapy is nothing to play with. The way I was living my life by not exercising, eating fast food, and lacking sleep; it would of been just a matter of time until it hits me as well. I decided to make a permanent change in my life. Operation GQ is the best thing that has ever happened to my health.
WHAT KEEPS ME MOTIVATED?
Well, we all know EXCUSES is the # 1 reason why people quit. So I told myself: "If my mom was diagnosed with CANCER, would I make excuses to not show up at the hospital week in and week out?" NO!
I also told myself: "If my child was kidnapped, would I give up on looking for him/her?" Absolutely NO!
It took a lot of hard work, diet, and time but it was all worth it! Today, I feel younger than ever at 30 years old. You can never change your date of birth but you can definitely change the image in front of the mirror.
Once you see RESULTS is when the fun begins! Think of it as if you go to college! If you failed every tests, what will happen? You will eventually end up dropping out! On the other hand, if you get A's or passing grades...than there are no reasons to QUIT! So I did everything in my power to get RESULTS. RESULTS came with DISCIPLINE, DIET, and a never ending DRIVE to NOT QUIT!
DO I HAVE A SECRET?
Absolutely NO. I do not believe anything on TV. They are just trying to make you believe false hope. Ask yourself: How many people do you know who went from OBESE to FIT in 90 days that you saw with your own eyes? Sure, it is possible but if you have a full time job or go to school full time or have kids, the odds of that happening are from slim to none. The only way for a PERMANENT WEIGHT LOSS is to make it a lifestyle. How do you make it as a lifetyle or hobby? Well, this is why I have a website! I share my passion in hope that you start enjoying getting healthy as well!
Currently, I try as much as I can to provide assistance to my community to help them achieve their weight loss goals. I have some of my workouts on YouTube, daily blogs on my website and on my Facebook page.
For more pictures and more info on it, please visit my websites at:
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