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Hi, I'm Matt and this is my fitness blog.

Everyone is welcome at nobody fitness. I cover a wide range of fitness and health topics, so there's something for everybody.

However, I have a special place in my heart for those who've lost their way and let life get the better of them, like I did. So, I will focus a lot on how to transform from fat to fit.

I hope to point you in the right direction and help you find ways to lose fat, gain muscle, and take back control of your life.

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My Transformation

The Basics of Intermittent Fasting

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My Workouts

Building Muscle Over 40

See the Bodybuilding.com video announcing the 2014 Body Transformation Winners! They surprised the crap out of me!

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New Personal Record on Deadlift! It was one of my strength goals during my Countdown to 52!

New Personal Record on Landmine Squat! It was one of my strength goals during my Countdown to 52!

This was another one of my strength goals during my Countdown to 52! I actually did 30 for my goal, but I don't have it on video.

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Please feel free to ask me any fitness, workout, or nutrition questions!

I can't promise to answer every question, but I'll do my best to cover the topics that help the most readers.

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Countdown to 56!
Coming Soon!
(Maybe, Possibly, Hopefully?)

My annual Countdown is still happening this year!

It's just really delayed!

I'm planning to do something a bit different, but I'm still working out the details.

In the meantime, you can see last year's results here:

See My Results Here!

Ask Me a Question: How to Lose 40 Pounds of Fat in 20 Weeks?

Matt Manning

Feb 13, 20219 min read

Ask Me a Question: How to Lose 40 Pounds of Fat in 20 Weeks?

Question: How can I make a diet/food plan to lose 2 pounds per week? I’m 5’10 212 pounds and I’m trying to lose 40 pounds in 20 weeks....

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Matt Manning

Feb 8, 20212 min read

Highlight Reels: Barefoot Deadlifts!

Some quick thoughts on barefoot deadlifts, which I recently discovered and now love!

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Matt Manning

Jan 25, 202127 min read

Countdown to 52! Part Deux!

This is the continuation of my annual Countdown to my birthday blog post. The first part is here: Countdown to 52! Saturday, January...

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Highlight-Reels: Calorie Efficiency of Various Protein Sources!

Matt Manning

Jan 11, 20212 min read

Highlight-Reels: Calorie Efficiency of Various Protein Sources!

Eating enough protein is critical for building and maintaining muscle mass. If you've read my stuff before, you've probably heard me harp...

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Matt Manning

Jan 4, 202144 min read

Countdown to 52!

Blog is working again! I've updated the last three days!

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Matt Manning

Nov 24, 20207 min read

How I Manage My Lower Back Pain!

I've had recurring lower back pain for over a decade. I gave up squats and dead lifts 12 years ago because of it. It's left me flat on my...

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Highlight-Reels: 12 Quick & Easy Ways to Reduce Stress!

Matt Manning

Jul 22, 20202 min read

Highlight-Reels: 12 Quick & Easy Ways to Reduce Stress!

Nothing profound, just some simple stress relieving techniques I use!

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Check Out the nobody fitness Home Gym, aka The Workout Bunker!

Matt Manning

Jul 17, 20204 min read

Check Out the nobody fitness Home Gym, aka The Workout Bunker!

Enter The Workout Bunker!

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Ask Me a Question: Did Cardio Help Me Lose So Much Fat So Quickly?

Matt Manning

Feb 24, 20202 min read

Ask Me a Question: Did Cardio Help Me Lose So Much Fat So Quickly?

Question: I noticed you kinda went overboard on your cardio compared to me. LOL! Do you think this contributed to losing all that weight...

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Matt Manning

Jan 29, 20201 min read

New Feature: Highlight-Reels!

Announcing a new feature on nobody fitness!

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Highlight-Reels: Muscle Mass is Your Friend!

Matt Manning

Jan 29, 20202 min read

Highlight-Reels: Muscle Mass is Your Friend!

Super short post on the many incredible benefits of muscle mass!

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Matt Manning

Jan 6, 202049 min read

Countdown to 51!

Daily journal documenting my workouts, nutrition, and random thoughts while getting lean for my 51st birthday.

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Matt Manning

Apr 21, 20197 min read

Weekly Mailbag: Eating to Gain Muscle!

Question: Hey Matt, congratulations on keeping your gains. It has been a while since I saw you on bodybuilding.com BodySpace, and I have...

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Matt Manning

Mar 23, 20196 min read

What I Do When I'm Struggling!

We all have ups and downs. Sometimes I get in a groove where I'm just crushing everything! My workouts feel great. I'm getting stronger...

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Weekly Mailbag: Balancing Fat Loss and Muscle Gain!

Matt Manning

Feb 25, 20196 min read

Weekly Mailbag: Balancing Fat Loss and Muscle Gain!

Question: Last week I read an article on your site (can't find it now) where I believe you stated individuals lost more weight and gained...

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Matt Manning

Jan 14, 201927 min read

Countdown to 50!

Update: Countdown is over! Scroll to the bottom of post to see birthday pics! I'm turning 50 on February 4, 2019! My goal is to get as...

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Weekly Mailbag: How to Eat Your Way from Fat to Fit!

Matt Manning

Dec 30, 20188 min read

Weekly Mailbag: How to Eat Your Way from Fat to Fit!

Question: Hi Matt, I feel I have a connection with a lot of the things you have posted over the past few years. I will be 50 next year...

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Weekly Mailbag: Example Workouts from My Transformation!

Matt Manning

Dec 24, 20184 min read

Weekly Mailbag: Example Workouts from My Transformation!

Question: There have been a bunch of requests for my workout routines, so I'm using this Weekly Mailbag to give a more detailed response....

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Weekly Mailbag: 16 Workout Tips to Save Your Body and Still Grow Your Muscles!

Matt Manning

Dec 17, 20186 min read

Weekly Mailbag: 16 Workout Tips to Save Your Body and Still Grow Your Muscles!

Question: The question this week wasn't a single specific question, but rather a general request for articles on fitness in our 50's. ...

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Weekly Mailbag: Transformation Questions on Diet and Intermittent Fasting?

Matt Manning

Dec 2, 20182 min read

Weekly Mailbag: Transformation Questions on Diet and Intermittent Fasting?

Note: This is a reprint of an answer I posted in the comments section of my article on Bodybuilding.com. Question: Hi OP! I read from...

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Everyone Knows You Can’t Lose Fat AND Gain Muscle at the Same Time! Or Can You?

Matt Manning

Nov 14, 20184 min read

Everyone Knows You Can’t Lose Fat AND Gain Muscle at the Same Time! Or Can You?

Well, the title kind of gives it away. Yes, you can gain muscle while losing fat at the same time! But how? It’s true many people lose...

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Sorry Fido! But Muscle Mass Is a Man's True Best Friend!

Matt Manning

Nov 8, 201810 min read

Sorry Fido! But Muscle Mass Is a Man's True Best Friend!

I am unashamedly biased when it comes to muscle. I crave muscle mass! I never have enough and I always want more! I know I’m compulsive...

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Weekly Mailbag: Dieting and Mental Battles?

Matt Manning

Oct 28, 20187 min read

Weekly Mailbag: Dieting and Mental Battles?

Note: This is a reprint of an answer I posted in the comments section of my article on Bodybuilding.com. Question: Incredible results...

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Weekly Mailbag: Bro-Science and What's 'Scientifically Proven!'

Matt Manning

Oct 21, 20189 min read

Weekly Mailbag: Bro-Science and What's 'Scientifically Proven!'

Note: This is a reprint of an answer I posted in the comments section of my article on Bodybuilding.com. It wasn't technically a...

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Countdown to 56!
Coming Soon!
(Maybe, Possibly, Hopefully?)

My annual Countdown is still happening this year!

It's just really delayed!

I'm planning to do something a bit different, but I'm still working out the details.

In the meantime, you can see last year's results here:

Ask Me a Question: How to Lose 40 Pounds of Fat in 20 Weeks?

Highlight Reels: Barefoot Deadlifts!

Countdown to 52! Part Deux!

Highlight-Reels: Calorie Efficiency of Various Protein Sources!

Countdown to 52!

How I Manage My Lower Back Pain!

Highlight-Reels: 12 Quick & Easy Ways to Reduce Stress!

Check Out the nobody fitness Home Gym, aka The Workout Bunker!

Ask Me a Question: Did Cardio Help Me Lose So Much Fat So Quickly?

New Feature: Highlight-Reels!

Highlight-Reels: Muscle Mass is Your Friend!

Countdown to 51!

Weekly Mailbag: Eating to Gain Muscle!

What I Do When I'm Struggling!

Weekly Mailbag: Balancing Fat Loss and Muscle Gain!

Countdown to 50!

Weekly Mailbag: How to Eat Your Way from Fat to Fit!

Weekly Mailbag: Example Workouts from My Transformation!

Weekly Mailbag: 16 Workout Tips to Save Your Body and Still Grow Your Muscles!

Weekly Mailbag: Transformation Questions on Diet and Intermittent Fasting?

Everyone Knows You Can’t Lose Fat AND Gain Muscle at the Same Time! Or Can You?

Sorry Fido! But Muscle Mass Is a Man's True Best Friend!

Weekly Mailbag: Dieting and Mental Battles?

Weekly Mailbag: Bro-Science and What's 'Scientifically Proven!'

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Articles and Links:

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Connect with Me!

Countdown to 56! Coming Soon! (Maybe, Possibly, Hopefully?)

My annual Countdown is still happening this year! It's just really delayed! I'm planning to do something a bit different, but I'm still working out the details. In the meantime, you can see last year's results here:

Ask Me a Question: How to Lose 40 Pounds of Fat in 20 Weeks?

Highlight Reels: Barefoot Deadlifts!

Countdown to 52! Part Deux!

Highlight-Reels: Calorie Efficiency of Various Protein Sources!

Countdown to 52!

How I Manage My Lower Back Pain!

Highlight-Reels: 12 Quick & Easy Ways to Reduce Stress!

Check Out the nobody fitness Home Gym, aka The Workout Bunker!

Ask Me a Question: Did Cardio Help Me Lose So Much Fat So Quickly?

New Feature: Highlight-Reels!

Highlight-Reels: Muscle Mass is Your Friend!

Countdown to 51!

Weekly Mailbag: Eating to Gain Muscle!

What I Do When I'm Struggling!

Weekly Mailbag: Balancing Fat Loss and Muscle Gain!

Countdown to 50!

Weekly Mailbag: How to Eat Your Way from Fat to Fit!

Weekly Mailbag: Example Workouts from My Transformation!

Weekly Mailbag: 16 Workout Tips to Save Your Body and Still Grow Your Muscles!

Weekly Mailbag: Transformation Questions on Diet and Intermittent Fasting?

Everyone Knows You Can’t Lose Fat AND Gain Muscle at the Same Time! Or Can You?

Sorry Fido! But Muscle Mass Is a Man's True Best Friend!

Weekly Mailbag: Dieting and Mental Battles?

Weekly Mailbag: Bro-Science and What's 'Scientifically Proven!'

Contact Me!

Fitness questions should be submitted to Ask Me a Question!

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Flirting and inappropriate messages are not welcome!

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Countdown to 56!
Coming Soon!
(Maybe, Possibly, Hopefully?)

My annual Countdown is still happening this year!

It's just really delayed!

I'm planning to do something a bit different, but I'm still working out the details.

In the meantime, you can see last year's results here: