Nathan Guyer

This former college wrestler reclaimed his body with dedication, hard work, better food and proper programming.

Written By Jim Stoppani, PhD

Updated September 28, 2023

Written by Nathan Guyer

Eight months ago, I weighed 335 pounds and needed a five-minute breather after walking up a flight of stairs. I couldn't comfortably fit into 44-inch jeans and I struggled to buckle my belt at its largest option. I had high blood pressure, my diet was horrendous, and my motivation was at an all-time low.

After wrestling in college, alcohol replaced working out as a stress reliever. I went from my competition weight of 242 pounds to 330 pounds in less than two years. I was completely unaware of my lifestyle changes until I saw a picture of myself celebrating Independence Day. It was a wake-up call that I can still hear.

Shortly after the holiday, I had a fainting spell at work, cementing the fact that things needed to change. I was lucky to have a friend suggest Jim Stoppani's programs. Being a person who has to jump in headfirst, I knew Super Shredded 8 would push me hard enough to jolt my system to get things under control. It was an intense program that demanded focus, and it made me feel accomplished when I finished; it even had a diet plan that was easy enough for me to follow.

Anything I didn't understand was easily answered in a Jim video. I lost almost 30 pounds on the SS8 program alone and haven't looked back since! The muscle gains while burning fat was something I couldn't believe. Wrestling always made me think that I couldn't do both when "cutting weight," but there I was, completely rebuilding my perception day by day!

Jim's supplements aren't a smoke-and-mirrors show; you can walk into any nutrition shop and have hundreds of products shoved down your throat and never have a clue if you have a quality product. Jim lays it all out with his honest and informative videos. I felt this was a guy I could trust.

I have been using his line of supplements for the last six months and I feel it has given me great results! I've continued to gain muscle and lose fat. It helps that Pro JYM actually tastes good and can be baked into diet-friendly treats. Red velvet Pro JYM pancakes are wonderful!

Like most people, I was quick to come up with excuses when I first got back into the fitness game, but Jim's app really kept the excuses to a minimum, which led to a far easier transition. I was also able to get his Encyclopedia of Muscle & Strength. With the app and book, I couldn't lose!

If I could, I would gladly take time out of my day to recommend Jim's programs, supplements and large following of JYM Army members! "Grateful" doesn't describe how I feel. The programs, information, and willingness to help others have helped me change my life. At my last weigh-in, I was 259 pounds, with a noticeable increase in muscle. I'm six inches down on my waist, gaining strength, managing my blood pressure, and my self-esteem is at an all-time high.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Jim Stoppani! And thank you, JYM Army, for advice and down-to-earth support — I couldn't have done it without you!

I look forward to seeing continuous results as a member of the JYM Army.

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