How much weight have you gained since becoming a consultant?

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5'10", male: Been in consulting for 4 years and I've been oscillating between 155 at my fittest with abs and 170 at my heaviest with a little flab and love handles and everything in between. Usually depends on the current project and how stressful it is.

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6 years. Went from a dad bod to a 6-pack 💪. I couldn't afford to eat "healthy", this career has made it easier since I have a daily per diem.

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20 pounds. Can't seem to get rid of it.

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0! Expense budget and healthy eating for the win

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Most people forget the main culprit being alcohol

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+1 inch flaccid

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-150

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25

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+10. Extra hours and stress

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0 - three years in

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-15 in just over 19 years. Best shape of my life.

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30

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+30 😓

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+25 4.5 years of constant travel not more than 2 weeks home at a time

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I feel like the real weight gainers are not responding to this thread. On my current project, probably 60% of the team has gained 10 lbs plus. I just got a trainer- because I want to get back in my clothes.

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D3. Depends on the project. I allow my staff to come in later or leave earlier if they have a class/session, although many join me in the AM and eat healthy with me in the PM. Gotta practice what you preach!

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1 year in -5 right now but have been maintaining

Well done D1

+15

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