From Men's Health · Kate Neudecker · · 1m 10s
John Nellis Lost 44 Pounds in 90 Days
Content creator John Nellis lost 44 pounds in 90 days while traveling globally, improving gym performance and influencing his son.
In brief
Content creator John Nellis lost 44 pounds in 90 days while traveling globally, improving gym performance and influencing his son. John Nellis lost 44 pounds in 90 days by maintaining a calorie deficit during travel, improving gym performance, and positively impacting his son's habits. Originally reported by Men's…
The Challenge
Content creator John Nellis faced losing weight while traveling globally with limited food options at airports and hotel buffets.
“When I was younger, I definitely was the fat kid at school and I've went through lots of sort of crash diets, but I've never sustained it for longer than probably 30 days”
Starting Point
Nellis weighed 265 pounds and couldn't do a single unassisted pull-up at the start of his 90-day challenge.
“This is the start of what you're going to see is going to be my biggest challenge”
Airport Strategy
Nellis prioritized protein in chicken burgers to avoid high-calorie extras during airport stops.
“This is better. Not ideal, but better”
Social Balance
Nellis attended social events while staying mindful of calorie intake rather than avoiding them entirely.
“This is a real transformation. This isn't some crazy thing where I don't have a life for 90 days”
Setbacks
Nellis faced plateaus, gout flare-ups, shoulder pain, and lower-back issues that interrupted his progress.
“A whole week and no weight loss”
Results
By day 90, Nellis weighed 220 pounds, doubled his push-up count from 22 to 44 reps, and improved his 100m sprint time by over a second.
“I've always just thought of myself as that fat guy who will eat the food and drink all the pints”
Family Impact
Nellis' four-year-old son began copying his workouts and making healthier food choices at home.
“I didn't realize how important it was for him to see me making good decisions with my eating and with how I train”
Here's the gist
John Nellis lost 44 pounds in 90 days by maintaining a calorie deficit during travel, improving gym performance, and positively impacting his son's habits.
