A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Now THAT’S dedication to body modification

Paul writes,

I’ve been working on a weight loss/body sculpting *mod*for a few years now, and I’ve finally hit my goal, going from over 235lbs down to 155lbs. I’ve been self conscious for a long while, but now I’m happy with where I’m at. It’s funny how self hatred can drive you to self love.

It’s one thing to sit under the tattoo needle for a few hours to modify your body, but I think we all too often write off the thousands of hours (and don’t get me started on the pain) it takes to transform ones physique like Paul has.

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Comments

106 responses to “Now THAT’S dedication to body modification”

  1. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    That’s amazing, Paul. I’ve been going through my own weight loss “mod” as well, lost 30 lbs. so far, and it is painful but the result is well worth it. Congrats on your success.

  2. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    That’s amazing, Paul. I’ve been going through my own weight loss “mod” as well, lost 30 lbs. so far, and it is painful but the result is well worth it. Congrats on your success.

  3. MickeyFinns Avatar
    MickeyFinns

    This reminds me of something a friend showed me, this page shows some amazing stuff people have done.

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbinfo.php?page=FatLossTransformation

    The amount of work some of these people have put in going from very overweight in some cases to being of competition standard is unbelievable.

  4. MickeyFinns Avatar
    MickeyFinns

    This reminds me of something a friend showed me, this page shows some amazing stuff people have done.

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbinfo.php?page=FatLossTransformation

    The amount of work some of these people have put in going from very overweight in some cases to being of competition standard is unbelievable.

  5. serenity Avatar

    Well played man, that’s excellent work! 🙂

  6. serenity Avatar

    Well played man, that’s excellent work! 🙂

  7. Jay Prince Avatar
    Jay Prince

    VERY impressive!

  8. Jay Prince Avatar
    Jay Prince

    VERY impressive!

  9. JenO33 Avatar

    absolutely adore this picture.

  10. JenO33 Avatar

    absolutely adore this picture.

  11. Kit Avatar
    Kit

    that’s awesome. Over the past several years I’ve gone from 290 to 255, and I’m definitely not where I want to be yet (shooting for AT LEAST 200) That pic and short blurb is pretty damn inspiring for my own goals.

  12. Kit Avatar
    Kit

    that’s awesome. Over the past several years I’ve gone from 290 to 255, and I’m definitely not where I want to be yet (shooting for AT LEAST 200) That pic and short blurb is pretty damn inspiring for my own goals.

  13. Elaine Avatar
    Elaine

    His body is gorgeous!!!! Nicely done.

  14. Elaine Avatar
    Elaine

    His body is gorgeous!!!! Nicely done.

  15. auteurlife Avatar

    he’s an inspiration.

  16. auteurlife Avatar

    he’s an inspiration.

  17. mariess Avatar

    i totally agree, its one of the most common mods and i think its totally overlooked.
    it takes allot of dedication to get your ideal physique you can be as happy as you like with how you look but everyone has their own image of how they want to look. just very few people have the long term dedication to do it.
    i think this guy deserves more respect than someone who can punch a hole somewhere new and interesting on their body.

  18. mariess Avatar

    i totally agree, its one of the most common mods and i think its totally overlooked.
    it takes allot of dedication to get your ideal physique you can be as happy as you like with how you look but everyone has their own image of how they want to look. just very few people have the long term dedication to do it.
    i think this guy deserves more respect than someone who can punch a hole somewhere new and interesting on their body.

  19. Cosette Avatar
    Cosette

    What a beautiful human being.. 🙂 You look amazing, congratulations on all of your hard work paying off!

  20. Cosette Avatar
    Cosette

    What a beautiful human being.. 🙂 You look amazing, congratulations on all of your hard work paying off!

  21. Jizz Avatar
    Jizz

    Two questions for Paul:

    1) Did you get all your tattoos after losing the weight or before/during? If it was either of the latter, it would be good to hear if/how they’ve changed during your downsizing.

    2) Will you have to change your IAM name to ThinBubba now? 😛

  22. Jizz Avatar
    Jizz

    Two questions for Paul:

    1) Did you get all your tattoos after losing the weight or before/during? If it was either of the latter, it would be good to hear if/how they’ve changed during your downsizing.

    2) Will you have to change your IAM name to ThinBubba now? 😛

  23. charel Avatar
    charel

    looking good, not to push too far but is there a possibility of seeing a before picture?

  24. charel Avatar
    charel

    looking good, not to push too far but is there a possibility of seeing a before picture?

  25. Freyja Avatar
    Freyja

    You look awesome 🙂 I truly admire you.
    This has kind of inspired me to not give up, proof that it’s possible to get where you want with hard work and dedication.

    “I’ve been self conscious for a long while, but now I’m happy with where I’m at.” <— One day, I’ll say that 🙂

  26. Freyja Avatar
    Freyja

    You look awesome 🙂 I truly admire you.
    This has kind of inspired me to not give up, proof that it’s possible to get where you want with hard work and dedication.

    “I’ve been self conscious for a long while, but now I’m happy with where I’m at.” <— One day, I’ll say that 🙂

  27. Jennifer Avatar

    What a beautiful body, a beautiful person and photograph. Congrats, that’s really amazing. I agree with Charel I’d love to see a before picture!

  28. Jennifer Avatar

    What a beautiful body, a beautiful person and photograph. Congrats, that’s really amazing. I agree with Charel I’d love to see a before picture!

  29. BigBubba Avatar

    charel, there’s a before/after pic on my IAM page

    http://iam.bmezine.com/?BigBubba

  30. BigBubba Avatar

    charel, there’s a before/after pic on my IAM page

    http://iam.bmezine.com/?BigBubba

  31. JoPants Avatar
    JoPants

    what’s up there beefcake? looking goood!

  32. JoPants Avatar
    JoPants

    what’s up there beefcake? looking goood!

  33. Badine Avatar
    Badine

    Ive been losing weight too. I have lost 25 pounds so far. One of the medications I had to take for a while made me gain 50 pounds. I was feeling quite depressed about it for a while. But now I have lost half of it and I am so much happier now.

    Yes it is painful and can be torterous. For me it means having a hungry growling stomach all the time. It also sucks watching my fiance eat all the yummy stuff I love while I eat carrots and celery. Im always daydreaming about food, especially tacos. But let me tell you its way better to be able to fit my own clothes again.

  34. Badine Avatar
    Badine

    Ive been losing weight too. I have lost 25 pounds so far. One of the medications I had to take for a while made me gain 50 pounds. I was feeling quite depressed about it for a while. But now I have lost half of it and I am so much happier now.

    Yes it is painful and can be torterous. For me it means having a hungry growling stomach all the time. It also sucks watching my fiance eat all the yummy stuff I love while I eat carrots and celery. Im always daydreaming about food, especially tacos. But let me tell you its way better to be able to fit my own clothes again.

  35. Ania Avatar

    the best form of body modification ever! and it changes us in so many ways.

    Congratulations to Paul – it sure took a lot of time and effort on your part!

  36. Ania Avatar

    the best form of body modification ever! and it changes us in so many ways.

    Congratulations to Paul – it sure took a lot of time and effort on your part!

  37. Madeline Avatar

    I am so happy to see this coming up in body mod sites. I think it’s awesome that people are starting to think of it as body modification, because it is – and three cheers for it!

  38. Madeline Avatar

    I am so happy to see this coming up in body mod sites. I think it’s awesome that people are starting to think of it as body modification, because it is – and three cheers for it!

  39. TOflat Avatar
    TOflat

    That is the body I want. Must…lose….everything!!

  40. TOflat Avatar
    TOflat

    That is the body I want. Must…lose….everything!!

  41. amy Avatar
    amy

    I completely agree that weight loss as a body mod is overlooked. I’m still not where I want to be, I still have a fair amount to go, but I’ve already lost almost 20lbs and the changes are visible and the work that has to be put into keeping it off/losing more is intense.

    Great job man!

  42. amy Avatar
    amy

    I completely agree that weight loss as a body mod is overlooked. I’m still not where I want to be, I still have a fair amount to go, but I’ve already lost almost 20lbs and the changes are visible and the work that has to be put into keeping it off/losing more is intense.

    Great job man!

  43. petra Avatar
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  45. Laurel Avatar

    Wow. That is ridiculously inspiring! Congrats to him for sticking with it and reaching his goal, that’s amazing.

  46. Laurel Avatar

    Wow. That is ridiculously inspiring! Congrats to him for sticking with it and reaching his goal, that’s amazing.

  47. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    yummy.

  48. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    yummy.

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