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“Eventually Your Willpower Runs Out”: IFBB Pro Warns Fitness Enthusiasts Against Weight-Loss Shortcuts

Published 06/18/2023, 8:45 AM EDT

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Words can hurt far more than picking up a 100 lbs deadlifting weight. A person’s criticism of the comments can harm far more than steroids can. And these comments can lead to wrong steps in bodybuilding or losing weight that can ruin lives. Brently was a victim of such abuse from comments and Greg Doucette, the Canadian bodybuilding champion recently unearthed that.

Greg Doucette uploaded a video talking about the harsh comments Brently faced while losing almost 500 pounds of weight. This made him lose weight faster which ultimately backfired. Let’s see what Doucette’s advice on how to lose weight effectively.

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Doucette talked about how Brently had lost weight with the faster method but gained back 200 pounds or more weight later. Greg asked if it was better to lose weight slowly but permanently, rather than faster but temporarily.

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Doucette calls out the haters in the comments and talks about the actual reality of losing weight. He says, “In the real world losing that much weight is not sustainable.  Yeah, you can do it for a little while for a few months, you can suffer through it. But in the end, adrenaline can make you hungry…”

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Doucette also explained that a person cannot hold on that long and said, “And eventually your willpower runs out.” He knows how social media influences people’s body image and even said, “Yeah it’s impressive to lose weight quicker and yeah it gets more views, more followers more money more everything but it comes at what cost?” Then he went back to complimenting Brently who took the right step to lose weight slowly. Doucette has previously talked about weight loss as well but in a different context.

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Greg advises plus-size models to lose weight

The IFBB pro took to his Youtube to advise a plus-size model about changing her body so that she faced less difficulty. Plus-size activist social media influencer, Jae’lynn Chaney had shed light on how she needed to buy two plane seats to sit comfortably but it was a hindrance.

Doucette  said, “You can do something about it, you can go on a diet, you can start doing cardio.” The 47-year-old differed in perspective from the 25-year-old and encouraged people to take responsibility for their health.

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Does this mean Doucette is against plus-size inclusion? Is his slower way of losing weight effectively?  Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Tanushree Bhowmick

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Tanushree Bhowmick is a Bodybuilding writer at EssentiallySports. She holds a Master’s Degree in English Literature from an eminent university. Gymnastics, Football, and Fitness have always intrigued Tanushree and inspired her in her professional writing career and lifestyle.
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Parth Sharma