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Jesse Hicks

Jesse Hicks is a Detroit-based writer and former features editor at The Verge who specializes in longform stories about science, health, and technology. He has written for Men’s Health, VICE, Harper’s, and many other publications.

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This Guy Got Shredded by Trusting a New Process

Everything changed for Mark Leruste when he gave up just hoping his body would change and reached out for help.

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Consistency and Flavor Helped This Guy Get Shredded in 18 Weeks

Tired of being tired, Jonathan Evans changed everything he thought he knew about eating and lifting.

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This Guy Lost 110 Pounds by Changing His Expectations—and Cutting Out Beer

"I'm no longer taking medication, and I feel great."

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This Guy's 88-Pound Weight Loss Started with a Simple Change

When Toby Allen needed to lose weight for his health, he was surprised how far walking got him.

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This Construction Manager Cut His Body Fat in Half

Nino Mingoia dropped 22 pounds despite a three-hour commute.

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This Doctor Used His Math Skills to Lose 26 Pounds in 12 Weeks

Despite regularly hitting the gym, Ian Tan felt lethargic and unhealthy. Here’s how he turned things around.

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How This Guy Overcame Injuries and Dropped 24 Pounds

Grant Zukel had constant pain after multiple injuries, and he knew losing weight was the only way to feel better. Here's how he did it.

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How This Guy Lost 21 Pounds—and His Fear of Leg Day

This mental shift helped make his lower body stronger.

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The Surprising Work-From-Home Trick That Helped This Guy Get Shredded

Rearranging space and creating a ritual set him up to lose 28 pounds of body fat.

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This Guy Lost 54 Pounds and Got Absolutely Shredded in 6 Months

At 46, Austin Cowburn wanted to overcome injuries and get back to feeling his best. Here’s how he did it.

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The Major Diet Changes That Helped This Guy Achieve a 24-Pound Weight Loss

Kush Kapoor slimmed down while still building muscle—and he did it in under 6 months.

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This 40-Year-Old Dad Used a Simple Hack to Lose 20% Body Fat

Simon Khinda, a 40-year-old lawyer from Southern California, looked down and realized he had a “dad bod.” Looking for a reset, he went all out. Here, he tells Men’s Health how he did it.

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