Andrey Sharafutdinov was not always athletic, he achieved it with his own work. From the age of 20 he began to get involved in sports actively. The choice of the young man then fell on powerlifting and he quickly began to gain muscle mass. Along with it, the number on the scales also grew. After all, in order to lift heavy shells and barbells, muscles alone are not enough, you also need a large body mass.

Sharafutdinov’s weight grew at an incredible rate, and soon reached 144 kg. The athlete then ate sweets, fast food – not the healthiest food. Such meals did not pass without a harm, and they hit his health. At some point, Andrey noticed that he had shortness of breath, and with heavy loads, he even began to suffocate. This moment became a “call” for the athlete to reconsider his diet.

Andrei began to count calories and lost them doing cardio every day. And, no grueling workouts or runs. Only walking uphill for an hour.

The athlete also revised the way of cooking. Sunflower oil and other trans fats completely left the diet, and he began to stew or boil all food. Andrei replaced sugar with a sweetener, and coffee with chicory.

Thanks to self-control and willpower, Sharafutdinov managed to lose 50 kg and restore his health. Now the athlete feels much better without “extra baggage”, but at the same time he does not drive himself into a rigid dietary framework, sometimes allowing himself to relax and eat something tasty. The main thing is in moderation!