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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 Lost 45 Pounds and Got in the Best Shape of His Life

"It was a big transformation, and, honestly, it happened quickly."

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A Simple Plan Helped Actor Johnny Harris Lose 27 Pounds While Packing on Muscle

"I wanted to create a physical look that was strong but lean and wiry."

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Small Changes to This Guy's Workout and Diet Helped Him Drop 35 Pounds and Get Shredded

"When I started I could only do three or four pull-ups. Now I can do four sets of 10."

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The Realistic Plan That Helped This Guy Lose 77 Pounds and Get Shredded

"Commit to the process and follow the program, and you'll astonish yourself with what you can achieve."

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Tracking His Macros Helped This Guy Lose 30 Pounds and Get Shredded Abs

Michael Shen went from feeling lethargic and taking afternoon naps to being in the best shape of his life.

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The Diet and Workout That Helped This Guy Get a 'Fight Club' Body at 40

"My big takeaway is that diet really is 80 percent of the game."

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The Diet and Workout That Helped This Man Lose Over 50 Pounds in a Year

"The magic you are looking for is in the work that you are avoiding."

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This Man Shed Nearly 30 Pounds in Three Months By Following Two Simple Plans

"At first coming to the gym was a chore, but then, it became a lifestyle."

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This Man Lost 200 Pounds and Is Training for an Ultramarathon

Small steps and listening to his body helped Shawn Eckert transform his life.

logan schwartz body transformation

Going Plant-Based and Working With a Trainer Helped Me Get Shredded

Here's how this guy dropped 10 percent body fat and built healthier habits.

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Peloton Responds to 'Billions' Airing a Bizarrely Familiar Heart Attack Scene

The showrunners edited the episode to address what they insist was a total coincidence.

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