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Thomas Schwartz

@tschwartz45

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Follower of Christ, investor, weightlifter, hip-hop enthusiast, USMC veteran & Georgetown alum

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Rough Rider y Caballero 🤠 taken in Elev8tion Fitness by @tschwartz45

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a month ago

Get you a man who does both — but if he’s not interested, I’m available. taken in Miami, Florida by @tschwartz45

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2 months ago

“Allow me to reintroduce myself”

My name is Tom (not Hov). Soy de Pennsylvania y vivo en Miami. I began lifting weights in high school. Around that time, I saw a photo of Sofia Vergara when she was ~27 years old. Thus began what in hindsight have been two of my primary adulthood interests.

When I began weightlifting, I thought it would be so cool if I could just move 200 pounds, even a little bit. All these years later, I can do a bit more than that. Young me would be proud. I am not the most technically proficient lifter, but I have tried my best to lift weights the way Dennis Rodman played basketball.

I do not know why it took so long for me to figure this out, but the intensity I have used to succeed in the weight room is clearly not helping me in every domain outside of it. In the gym, the more you put in, the more you get out. With women, I can personally attest this is not the case.

I would not have achieved the physique I have now without help, Istvan being the primary (but far from only) person to thank. I am going to start a process of finding an Istvan for my emotions and behaviors which is a way of circumnavigating saying I’m going to start therapy. Certain opportunities have been lost but I don’t think it’s too late. taken in Elev8tion Fitness by @tschwartz45

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3 months ago

No puedo hablar por otros hombres, pero para mí, linda señorita, es todo o nada.

#fitness taken in Miami, Florida by @tschwartz45

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4 months ago

I think this is the closest I’ve ever come to successfully straddling bodybuilding and powerlifting.

To my gym bunny (if you exist), I am working on myself in and out of the gym. Estoy listo para conocerte ti and I hope we meet sooner than later. taken in Elev8tion Fitness by @tschwartz45

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4 months ago

I didn’t win the Olympia, Mr. Universe, etc and never will but I am very content with what I’ve accomplished given (1) my genetics and (2) staying off certain compounds. I have a few people to thank.

Istvan - I don’t know how I’ll ever be able to repay you or reciprocate your kindness and beneficence. Thank you for everything from believing in me to holding me accountable throughout this process. I don’t think I could have done it without your oversight.

Carlos - Thank you for your words of encouragement in the initial weeks of the process along with your instruction and guidance. I don’t know if I would have been able to stay on track without it.

Seva and Matt - It’s been a pleasure getting to learn your approaches to training the past few months. Thank you for the support and assistance.

Joey - Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience over the years and always motivating me to be my best, to use a bit of a euphemism.

Austin - Thank you for laying out your principles and how I could accomplish this back in January. I will keep everything in mind you mentioned moving forward regarding maintaining and hopefully even improving from here.

Matt T - I fondly remember you teaching me about bodybuilding in the warehouse a few years back. I appreciate everything you taught me and hope to see you soon.

Angel - Most of the people mentioned here are people I met at Elev8tion so please allow me to thank you for the facilities and community (and putting up with me 🤣).

Hazy - For giving me a jolt every couple of weeks.

Istvan still thinks I have a couple of weeks left so I will keep going until he gives the all clear but I wanted to express my gratitude now. I will make another post then about what’s next (it is likely not competing but is fitness related).

#classicphysique #bodytransformation taken in Brickell by @tschwartz45

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4 months ago

Posting this (six plates for four reps yesterday at the warehouse) then going quiet for a while.

I saw a video where @kevinlevrone discussed the importance of being willing to be alone (time before God, time to learn about yourself, time to figure out what fits — and what doesn’t). Every workout from now until Istvan says I’m finished will be downtown (no distractions, no getting in trouble, etc). He has agreed to be my advisor and assist me in what I think will be the culmination of years of hard work.

More specifically, I have had a pronounced sense of muscle dysphoria (thinking I’m much smaller than I actually am) since I was in high school which has prevented me from being leaner and looking my best. It’s improved enough that I finally feel ready to turn over control to someone who is more knowledgeable than myself. Thank you, Istvan. Strength is up so far and people are actually estimating I weight more, not less as calories get cut which is inordinately relieving.

Lord willing, will post some “after” photos and videos in six to eight weeks 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🔪🔪🔪 taken in Elev8tion Fitness by @tschwartz45

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5 months ago

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6 months ago

Soy caballero, linda señorita taken in Elev8tion Fitness by @tschwartz45

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6 months ago

Merry Christmas ✝️

Asking Santa for a > 700 straight bar deadlift, > 900 on the trap bar, and a nine plate hip thrust in 2026. Asking Jesus for una linda y dulce novia. Por favor, Dios. taken in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania by @tschwartz45

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10 months ago

“They say people in your life are seasons
And anything that happen is for a reason
And n****s gun clapping and keep to squeezing
And Gran’ keep praying and keep believing
In Jesus, and one day that you see him
‘Til then walk in his footsteps and try to be him

And I heard ‘em say,
Nothing’s ever promised tomorrow, today” taken in Elev8tion Fitness by @tschwartz45

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10 months ago

Estoy muy fuerte señorita. taken in Anatomy by @tschwartz45

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3 years ago