Remember Sam Rouen? In 2008, he won season 3 of “The Biggest Loser,” that reality show that sees which overweight contestant can lose the most pounds for a cash prize.
At 19, Sam weighed 340 pounds when the season started — and by the end he’d lost 156 pounds.
Now, he’s 29, working as a firefighter, and, judging by recent pics, a testament to how setting a goal and seeing it through can yield tremendously powerful results and thus vastly improve your quality of life.
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In a recent post, he meditates on his unbelievable transformation:
“Wasn’t sure if I was going to do this post? However, 10 years hey. What a time. So much has happened, good, bad, everything between. Highest highs and lowest lows. All I know is I’ve got some amazing people in my corner and I’m unconditionally appreciative of that.”
Wasn't sure if I was going to do this post….. however. 10 years hey. What a time. So much has happened, good, bad,…
Posted by Sam Rouen on Sunday, November 19, 2017
“I’m addicted to working out now,” he tells The Daily Telegraph. “I definitely love running and working out with my brother. I play a bit of sport to stay in shape and also work out in the gym.”
Well there was no actual screen testing, just there to promote the Firefighters Calendar and help raise some money for…
Posted by Sam Rouen on Thursday, December 1, 2016
Nevertheless, he’s not without residual anxiety and insecurity.
“I’m still extremely self conscious,” Rouen says. “I still don’t like taking my shirt off, even at the beach.”
Flashback Friday… who doesn't love BBQ! #howthingshavechanged
Posted by Sam Rouen on Thursday, November 3, 2016
Sam is firmly of the belief that “you can be at your lowest point and, with a bit of hard work and persistence, you can turn it around and fulfill your dreams.”
Still working hard each day to reach my personal goals..
Posted by Sam Rouen on Sunday, February 21, 2016
Saturday's. Keeping focused to reach goals. #fitness #gym #workout #Saturdays #goals #weights #focused
Posted by Sam Rouen on Saturday, March 5, 2016
October. The Fire Fighters Calendar.
Posted by Sam Rouen on Thursday, August 4, 2016
Day 1 of the fire fighters calendar.
Posted by Sam Rouen on Thursday, April 21, 2016
Got my hands on a few photos from the FFC shoot. These photo shoots are still one of the most confronting things I've done.
Posted by Sam Rouen on Thursday, June 30, 2016
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startenout
Wow. Congratulations on working hard and achieving and moving toward your goals!
silveroracle
Excellent. Well done.
Bryguyf69
That’s pretty incredible. What happened to all the extra skin? I’ve had patients with extreme weight loss and the skin was so distracting, many opted for surgical removal. And the large scars are pretty evident. This guy doesn’t seem to have any scars. Bisexual YouTube megastar Shane Dawson describes his VERY painful skin reduction surgery and recovery in a famous video. Apparently it took about half a year with blood drainage throughout his body. Not to mention the incredible cost. Anyway, congrats to this guy for his weight loss and ability to get rid of that skin (and hide the scars).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzXutu_iVoA
girldownunder
@Bryguyf69
I was a size 24 on my way to a 26 when I decided to change my lifestyle entirely. I went on a low-carb eating plan & started walking once I’d lost about 30lbs on the diet. Prior to that, I couldn’t even walk w/o hip/knee pain. I then added ankle weights & weighted gloves & upped the distance & speed. I bought a Totalgym & started using that. So, my regime was: low-carb eating (organic, if possible w/mainly chicken & fish), walking & Totalgym every day (1 hour total time), increasing water consumption. I was 40 years old then & within 4 months I was muscle-definition-toned & a size 12. I think that if you introduce exercise & eat greens-rich low-carb, your body detoxes, too. I had less loose skin then than I did after the birth of my daughter. I guess it’s different for each person?
Bromancer7
Exactly what I was thinking. Where are all the stretch marks? The loose skin? The scar from having the loose skin removed. While it’s great he’s been able to do this it’s a bit disingenuous to not at least acknowledge the repercussions of losing so much weight. Not everyone who does so has the resources to have the extra skin removed as it’s not typically covered by any insurance.
Brian
So this guy should be a walking public service announcement for the rest of his life? He’s already forever tagged as a former fatty, I don’t think he needs the details of his skin removal attached to every article too.
happiness17
I give him a lot of credit for loosing all that weight and getting in shape. He’s one lean and sexy piece of meat that I’d eat up any day.
Jack Meoff
WOW I remember watching that season of TBL and he was a such a shy little kid but such a sweet guy. He was Australia’s favourite contestant that season. So glad he has seen it through and achieved such amazing results. So many on TBL end up putting the weight back on.
Thad
I was wondering where – even which country – this story was from. I never saw that guy on The Biggest Loser in the USA.