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Justin Fordham | Amateur Bodybuilder + Pro Dad

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From Fat Dad to the bodybuilding stage
Lost 100lbs+ as a 9-5 Dad
Husband. Coach. Creator. Faith Driven.
No excuses. No B.S. Just Execute.

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That 300lbs, lost, and miserable version of me is dead and will never come back to life.

It’s not all about the body that I created and the health that I dramatically improved…it’s about the man I became along the journey. I became a better version of myself for my family, and now I’m doing things I could never imagine doing back then.

Now we continue to build and grow from here. Ready for the next chapter.

If you’re ready to create a new version of yourself and become the person you’ve always wanted to be, I’ve got the blueprint that I literally went through myself. Let’s chat about how we can work together and build your dream life through health and fitness. DM me READY and let’s chat!

Shoutout @gilcoproductions for capturing this bad ass video!

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#transformation #weightloss #muscle #dream #fitness

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Get the job. Get the girl. Pay the bills. Have the kids. Get fat and lose your edge. Repeat.

That’s what society has brainwashed us to believe is the norm. Men lose their edge, get comfortable, and then coast throughout the rest of their lives once they start a family.

Thats not normal. At least how I view it. The family should push you to be more, not a hollow version of yourself.

Dads, command more of yourself. Your family will thank you.

F*** WHAT SOCIETY SAYS!

@ancoraimparobrand code FITFORDHAM

#dad #dadbod #fyp #dadfitness #fitness by @fit_fordham

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Being a busy parent isn’t the reason you can’t get in shape. It is the reason you need a system.

People ask how I lost 100lbs while working a corporate 9-5. The truth is, I didn’t find the time. I engineered it.

I went from an exhausted 300lb Dad to an energetic, confident, and driven Dad by removing decision fatigue.

My method is simple: Real food to fuel the workday. Heavy lifting to build the metabolism. Recovery to keep up with the kids.

No crash diets. No two-hour workouts. Just sustainable habits designed for a busy professional schedule.

You don’t need to sacrifice your career or your family time to build a body you are proud of.

If you are ready to build a system that fits your life, DM me or comment BLUEPRINT below to apply for 1-1 coaching.

#dad #fitness #viral #mom #parents by @fit_fordham

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8 months ago

My husband and I can’t stop talking about how much fun it was to watch our boys living it up on the dance floor ✨🪩

#boymom #momsofinstagram #motherhood #parenthood #fyp by @fit_fordham

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2 days ago

How should you handle a day, or even weekend, that you go off plan and kind of derail?

#fyp #food #fitness #explorepage #gym by @fit_fordham

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An absolute blast celebrating @ayden.ck and @savoie.ck this weekend!

Could not be proud of the two of you! Welcome to the family Savoie!

#wedding #marriage #family #dancing #kids taken in The Venue at Tryphena's Garden by @fit_fordham

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2 days ago

Time to push myself outside my comfort zone more.

I’ve started to get comfy again now that my bodybuilding show is over and I don’t have any specific goals to work towards. I finally said enough was enough and wanted to push myself again.

Instead of making a big goal, I decided to start doing little things that made me feel uncomfortable. This week I decided that it was time to take my stretching more seriously and try yoga for once.

This is WAY outside my comfort zone. It’s something I’ve never done before and I have no idea how to do any of it. Typically if I don’t remotely know how to do it, I just don’t do it. It’s a fault of mine that I’m working on.

So stoked that I didn’t overthink it and just did it. @_redrockyoga had a deep stretch yin session that was PERFECT for me. @vibrantyogajess was absolutely awesome and helped me out a lot.

I challenge you to start doing little things outside your comfort zones and push yourself more. It’s really fun getting uncomfortable at times and you start to learn more about yourself.

#yoga #challenge #stretch #comfortzone #goals taken in Red Rock Yoga by @fit_fordham

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8 days ago

**He realizes his left shoulder and knee pain is very real**

I’m fine. It’s fine. I’m fine. I promise.

#funny #gym #dad #gymhumor #fyp by @fit_fordham

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11 days ago

Feelings are temporary. Regret is permanent. 🧠⚡

Most people quit because they listen to their subjective feelings: "I’m tired. I don’t feel like it. It’s too hard."

But here’s the truth: those feelings will fade, but your goal won’t. If you quit, that goal stays in the back of your head—and turns into regret.
Learn to shift focus from the subjective to the objective. Shut out the noise, show up, and get the job done.

Dropping gems with @fit_fordham 🎙️
👇 Drop a "FACTS" in the comments if you live by this mindset!

🔗 Full episode link in bio.

#disciplineovermotivation #mindsetmatters #showupeveryday #noexcuses #mentaltoughness by @fit_fordham

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12 days ago

12,000 steps a day sounds impossible until you realize how stupid easy it actually is to get there.

I’m not doing anything crazy. No walking marathons. Just small changes stacked throughout my day that add up fast.

Here’s what actually works for me.

A 20 minute walk first thing in the morning. Sets the tone and gets a solid chunk of steps done before the day even starts.

Parking further away from the store. Sounds small but it adds up over a week without you even noticing.

Walking a lap around the gym between sets instead of sitting on my phone. Keeps me moving and keeps my rest periods intentional instead of wasted scrolling.

Taking the longer route somewhere when I have the time. If I’m not in a rush, I choose the path that adds a few extra minutes of walking.

Grocery shopping the long way. Walking every aisle even when I only need three things. Turns a chore into free steps.

A post-dinner family walk. My favorite one on this list. Steps in, and it’s genuinely great time with my wife and kids.

None of this requires more time in your day. It just requires being intentional with the time you already have.

Walking is one of the most underrated tools for fat loss, mental clarity, and just feeling better day to day. You don’t need a perfect plan. You need small habits like these that actually stick.

#walk #health #fitness #tips #steps
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15 days ago

Taste testing the infamous raspberry cream flavor of @ghostenergy

Do I add this one to the list of go-to ennies for myself??

Shoutout @energydrinkcity for selling individual cans instead of forcing the people to buy cases. The last thing I wanted to do was buy a case of this and then hate it. So thank you guys for your service!

#energydrink #energy #ghost #monster #fyp by @fit_fordham

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15 days ago

Someone asked me if I still see the old version of myself in the mirror.

I said yes. But probably not who you’re picturing.

It’s not the 300 lb version of me. It’s the guy in between. The skinny fat version who had lost the weight but hadn’t built anything yet. Wimpy. Soft. Not who I actually am anymore.

I know I’m not him. The mirror tells a different story now. But my brain hasn’t fully caught up to that yet.

Nobody talks about this part of a transformation. Everyone focuses on the number on the scale, but almost nobody talks about the mental health side of body image after major weight loss. The distorted self image doesn’t just disappear because the weight did.

Add in the pressure of social media, where everyone looks shredded and aesthetic, and it’s easy to feel like your progress still isn’t enough even when it objectively is.

This is more common than people admit. If you’ve lost significant weight and still catch yourself seeing an old version of you in the mirror, you’re not broken and you’re not alone.

If this hits home for you, I want you to know you don’t have to sit with it quietly. Send me a message. Sometimes you just need someone who’s actually lived it to talk to.

#fyp #explorepage #fitness #transformation #mentalhealth
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