My journey has begun...

[Michael "Mikey" Bunten]

Today I joined a gym. Midwest Training Center in the burbs of Chicago. I thought I would be participating in my first Jiu Jitsu class tonight. I was wrong. I got my times mixed up. I did however take part in my first Muay Thai class. Holy crap what a workout. That class kicked my ass. It got me all excited for the future.

For now I will have Jiu Jitsu 2 nights a week and Muay Thai 2 nights a week. This should help me drop some weight. Once I get some of the Jiu Jitsu basics down I will hit up North Chicago on Saturdays when available.

I figured sharing my journey might be cool, maybe someone will get inspired. As of today July 18th 2011 I weigh 325 pounds. Let's see how fast I drop weight

Mikey

[K Madden]

atta boy! keep to it! you will get your ass kicked. you will get sore and discouraged. just keep at it
welcome to the journey

[Enrique "Kiko"]

You can do it Mike. Are you changing up your eating, sleeping patterns up? On December 1, 2010 I started up my beginner MMA training and was 183 pounds with a sweet double chin and barrel around my gut. Now I'm teetering between 149-154. I'm not a monster athlete or anything, but I bust my butt every time I work out and eat healthy meals 6 times a day *every 3 waking hours.* You can do it brother. Make sure to take "before" pictures of yourself every week so you can see your progress. It's very motivating when you do see the improvements you've made. Plus since you're doing Muay Thai + BJJ, you get the sweet benefit of learning awesome hand to hand combat skills. Looking forward to your weekly progress reports brother!

[Josh Passini]

Hell yeah. The hardest step is pulling the trigger to start the transformation. Hit us up whenever.

[Michael "Mikey" Bunten]

Thanks for the support. This will be life changing.

[Tony "The Goods" Garcia]

Congratulations bro! Strive to be half the man you used to be. I was a big loser too (382 to 170). It took me 365 days exactly without pills or surgery. I know you can do it bro! If you ever need an encouraging word or any tips just hit me up.

[Michael "Mikey" Bunten]

That's Awesome Tony!

[Clinton lawrence]

well done mate the hardest part of being a bigger guy is that what if mess up and people laugh at me and all that shit i was 365 aswell 2 years ago now i'm 265 and dropping still keep your head up and focus on your guard and you will be fine enjoy bro if you ever need help or tips hit me up as well

[Jon Helton]

It takes courage to take that first step and begin that journey bro. Even more courage to share it. Stick with it and if you ever need motivation just get on the forum.

[Jon Helton]

That's Awesome Tony!

That is awesome Tony. It's a shame you're still ugly as hell.