You’d be surprised at how many US soldiers stationed in different parts of the world follow my programs!
Whether it’s a workout program like THT, or a diet program like MANS, GLAD, or Total Six Pack Abs (diet & workout), they commit to a goal, then achieve it! I often hear back from them thanking me for the program(s), which is always good 🙂 .
However, this is the first time I received pics from any of these guys. And it came in two’s!
Curtis Weaver and Steve Stone sent me their before and after pics and I’m impressed! I’m sure you will be too.
Read what they had to say then check out the pics below.
Chris wrote on behalf of both of them saying…
“Hey Mark..
We are both 29 years of age. We are in the United States Air Force and are Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians, better known as the Bomb Squad in the civilian sector.  Our job is to disarm the roadside IED’s you see and hear about in the news.
I found your website about two months ago and started the G.L.A.D. diet and THT training. I have worked out for the last 7 years, but I have never seen results like this in only two months.
My friend, Steven Stone and I have been on two deployments together, one to Afghanistan in 2005 and one to Iraq at this present time. We are finishing our tour and we both wanted to send in our pictures and testimonials.
In 2005, we were a few years younger and determined to get in shape. We worked out hard every day, but never really took the time to consider our diet. We did not eat properly, nor did we follow a specific workout training program. My before picture was when I got home from Afghanistan in 2005, yes I was in shape but did not achieve the results I was looking for. Steven’s picture was towards the end of the deployment, and you can see we were both in shape, but not what we achieved this deployment.
We arrived in Iraq in August of 2009, and both wanted to get in amazing shape. I did not do any research on dieting or training programs, rather we just hit the gym, worked our butts off, and tried to eat as “healthy” as we could. After about 4 months, in December, we were in pretty good shape, but we were both frustrated because we were not getting great results, and we were working out really hard. So, I did some browsing online for diets… and I stumbled upon the G.L.A.D. diet on your website. I read the post online, and then downloaded your book and read that thoroughly. We both thought your THT training program sounded amazing, and were going to do the G.L.A.D. diet as well.
We started out by cutting for 2 weeks following the G.L.A.D. diet of no more than 45 GL’s per day, and no more than 10 GL’s per meal. We took pictures after that first cutting cycle. We were already impressed with the results, and was only a couple of weeks. We then decided to do the bulking phase of the G.L.A.D. diet and try to put on some mass without gaining any fat as stated on your site. The results were even more amazing, and we both put on about 5 pounds of muscle in 6 weeks, and did not seem to gain any fat as you promised.
The last two weeks of our deployment, we went back to the cutting cycle and took final pictures. Steve and I were totally committed to the G.L.A.D. diet (no cheats for 2 months), and followed your THT program….. and the results were amazing bro. You definitely have something going.
In just 2 months, our bodies were totally transformed. We both will be following the diet when we get home, and I will be glad to send more progress photos. Again, I would like to thank you for the hard work you put into your site! Keep up the good work Mark!!!
P.S. I will be trying to progress even further myself… its a lifestyle… and I love it. The diet is actually pretty easy to follow, and you can still eat great food. It just takes alot of consistency and commitment. I was limited on what I was able to eat since I was in Iraq, and dependent on chow hall food. But even still, we achieved the results.
Curtis Weaver”
Now, here’s Curtis’ progress in chronological order…
Here’s Steve’s journey in date order…
Not only are the transformations impressive themselves, but the commitment of these guys has to be applauded. Having such a small selection of food, they STILL managed to make the diet work. They still managed to keep track of their GL’s per day and per meal.
Controlling their blood sugar and therefore insulin, they allowed the metaphorical gates that keep body fat stored to open and let it be used for energy.
You must begin to accept the absolute FACT that fat storage and loss is a hormonal issue. However, let no-one deceive you that you can get RIPPED without being in a calorie deficit. You simply must! Combining hormonal manipulation AND a negative energy balance is the foundation of Total Six Pack Abs and is the fastest way to a six-pack without a doubt!
Yes, obese people can attain a ‘normal’ weight by simply controlling their blood sugar with a low-carb or low GL diet. I’ve seen it happen. Calories take care of themselves for these people (through satiation and possible increased metabolic rate).
Getting ripped is about combining the wisdom from both schools of thought into a GREATER wisdom.
I hope Steve and Curtis have managed to motivate you. I always thank people who contact me to submit testimonials. It takes courage to put yourself out there, something most people aren’t willing to do. THANK YOU GUYS!
At the end of the day it’s not what we CAN do. It’s what we WILL do!
If we truly commit to something we are capable of virtually ANYTHING.
Will YOU do it?
Your buddy,
Mark
The after pics here are really something. Well done guys, you look fantastic!
This gave me a good kick up the ass to get going on my own transformation. I have a habit of feeling sorry for myself when it all seems too hard. But I’m starting over, no excuses!
Hey brothers thanks for your service.. and your testimonials looken shredded fellas !!!!.. Being a GI myself I know how difficult it is to maintain “clean eating” in the desert .. congrats on an awesome transformation.
well done Mark your changing the world one article at a time brother
your friend
Indy
Nice work guys!!! We appreciate all you do for us!!
Very impressive congratulations
Hi Mark — Curtis & Steve mention cutting and bulking phases of the GLAD diet but I don’t see either phase mentioned in the GLAD chapter of the Total Anabolism book. Where can I find information on those two phases?
Holy crap Mark! Now that is some motivation! These guys really kicked some ass!
And you give us all of this stuff for free, how cool is that?
Nice. Hey mark how do we submit success stories? I am a student double majoring and working a job, and I only have time to work out 5 hours a week. I am working under a sort of GLAD diet with a THT style program minus squats and deadlift (knee injury). I am about four weeks away from really having a six pack. I can see it now, but it is not very defined. Where should I send my b4 and after pics?
Hey Mark,
Ive always been into weight training but I also eat a lot of carbs and junk. After years of abusing my body and without a consistent training plan, Ive decided to start this year by getting into shape. Im trying lean out and pack muscle and have been watching my carb intake and following the THT plan. results are already showing. However, Ive yet to get on the GLAD diet for one reason – Im lacto-ovo vegetarian.
Would you have any diet advice for me?
Thanks much!
Hi Steve and Curtis
that is great body, you deserve to be congratulated on the hardwork you have put in
to get that body to show off
Regards
Paul
Amazing, impressive, and then some more amazing.
A definite motivational stuff guys, having it done under those conditions. I am on my way to you guys! 🙂
thats an awsum transformation thanks for the motivation guys
Wow! Very impressive and encouraging!! Thanks for sharing this Mark!
Fantastic. This has intensified my determination to get ripped, just like these guys.
Thanks for posting the feedback.
Wow, that is great results guys! Amazing!
Jeff, if I remember correctly, the bulking phase would be up to 90 GLs a day with up to 15 GLs in a meal. The cutting phase is up to 45 GL’s a day and up to 10 GLs a meal. Of course with the bulking phase you also need to consume a caloric surplus and with the cutting phase you need to cut calories to below maintenance levels.
Wow, that’s awesome! It definitely motivates me to get off my tail and hit the gym!
Can you explain how did they use GLAD for cutting? Can it be used in a long-period? My goals is to cutt in the next 2-3 months at least. I am around 20%bf now because of my knee injure. Goal is below 10%. I am around 214lbs and 6″4′. 21yrs old.
Mike, please help me out a bit here.
Mark, sorry, wrong spelling, english is not my first language 🙂
I’d be extremely surprised if there werent some steroids involved here – not that i think there’s anything wrong with that, if anything they would increase fat storage – so the diet is still the most important element in the ‘low body fat’ formula. Having said that.. a hot climate and ephedrine or clenbuterol would have done the job.
Very cool. They are an inspiration knowing that they are out in the desert, dealing with limited food and obviously the stress and demands of their job, and they can still do it. I’ve just started going to the gym with a friend instead of working out at home, and it’s been going great. I’m going to make sure I couple it with a good diet like these guys did. I’d love to get results like that.
Jeff-
I may be wrong but I believe these guys were referring to the GLAD article here on the blog, where Mark mentioned that the typical person looking to lose weight should stick to less than 45 GLs a day, while an active body builder could be allowed to have 90 when wanting to pack on lean mass. I think the “bulking” and “cutting” phases that these soldiers referred to simply meant that they went through stages of varying the level of GL they allowed per day.
Scott — thanks for the feedback. I went back and read the basics of the GLAD diet again and I think you’re right.
It just shows you what can happen if you follow advice of the right kind. Well done Mark, you are doing everyone a great service
Giving the GLAD diet a try for myself starting today. Can’t argue with the results seen here. Some of my favorite foods like almonds are low on the GL scale, so it shouldn’t be too difficult.
As far as someone’s comment that these guys may have used steroids, I would hope not. Says they’ve been working out for a long time and they’re just now attributing these new gains to the GLAD diet and following the programs here on Muscle Hack. Sure their “after” pics show some pretty low body fat but who knows. Their results really inspired me so I hope their results really were from dieting and training based on the Muscle Hack articles.
Well done Curtis and Steve! It definitely motivates me to keep it up. I’m currently cutting using a GLAD style approach. I’ve lost about 0.9 inches off my waistline in the last 2.5 weeks! I’m starting to see the top abs I haven’t seen in 2 years.
I wish you guys continued success on your fitness goals after you get home.
Thanks Mark for the great site. I always wait in anticipation for the next article to come out.
-Eric
Nice work guys Well done Mark
its crazy how fat can make your chest look so undefined in the middle and
their drop in bf made them look so much stronger too