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. Rauka Avatar
    Rauka

    That’s gorgeous indeed.. I know alot of people are all about the “it’s just bad bad bad bodyideal and it’s not good thinking like that!” well.. fuck it, it looks great and it IS great.

  2. Rauka Avatar
    Rauka

    That’s gorgeous indeed.. I know alot of people are all about the “it’s just bad bad bad bodyideal and it’s not good thinking like that!” well.. fuck it, it looks great and it IS great.

  3. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    Hipbones. 🙂

  4. if6was9 Avatar
    if6was9

    Hipbones. 🙂

  5. Pyrex Avatar
    Pyrex

    Good for him :3 I know a good number of modified people who avoid intense exercise out fear of ripping/pulling/scraping something in a baaad way.

    Makes me curious as to what he got before, and what he got later.

  6. Pyrex Avatar
    Pyrex

    Good for him :3 I know a good number of modified people who avoid intense exercise out fear of ripping/pulling/scraping something in a baaad way.

    Makes me curious as to what he got before, and what he got later.

  7. Jennica Avatar

    Hello your hotness! Punk Rock Paul goes super sexy, I love it! Congrats Paul, and thanks for the reminder that hard work and determination does pay off 🙂

  8. Jennica Avatar

    Hello your hotness! Punk Rock Paul goes super sexy, I love it! Congrats Paul, and thanks for the reminder that hard work and determination does pay off 🙂

  9. laceytron Avatar
    laceytron

    i wanna see the before photos

  10. laceytron Avatar
    laceytron

    i wanna see the before photos

  11. redeyepete Avatar
    redeyepete

    i hope your new “mod” will only further to strengthen the connection you have with between your body and mind now that your self esteem is starting to get back to where it deverses to be. hot, pauly, frickin’ hot.

  12. redeyepete Avatar
    redeyepete

    i hope your new “mod” will only further to strengthen the connection you have with between your body and mind now that your self esteem is starting to get back to where it deverses to be. hot, pauly, frickin’ hot.

  13. GruffPelt Avatar
    GruffPelt

    Congrats, Paul! Looking hawt!

  14. GruffPelt Avatar
    GruffPelt

    Congrats, Paul! Looking hawt!

  15. Katarina Avatar
    Katarina

    WOW HE IS FUCKING HOT! good for you, i really hope you feel better about yourself, i have had self image problems too, so i know what its like to strive for the perfect bod, i was anorexic and bulimic for about 4 years and i am still struggling but trying to love my body!! hope you love yours! cause your extremely hot!

  16. Katarina Avatar
    Katarina

    WOW HE IS FUCKING HOT! good for you, i really hope you feel better about yourself, i have had self image problems too, so i know what its like to strive for the perfect bod, i was anorexic and bulimic for about 4 years and i am still struggling but trying to love my body!! hope you love yours! cause your extremely hot!

  17. Glow Avatar

    Fantastic job! I also know how hard it is since I’m doing the same thing. You are crazy HOT.

  18. Glow Avatar

    Fantastic job! I also know how hard it is since I’m doing the same thing. You are crazy HOT.

  19. Nadia Avatar
    Nadia

    I’m also in the process of doing the same thing. I’m lucky – thanks to my job, I spend hours a day riding a bike, which is essentially an all-day workout, three days a week. It still takes a LOT of dedication to monitor my super-lazy eating habits, and i really admire your focus. Congratulations, the end result is definitely stunning. 😉

  20. Nadia Avatar
    Nadia

    I’m also in the process of doing the same thing. I’m lucky – thanks to my job, I spend hours a day riding a bike, which is essentially an all-day workout, three days a week. It still takes a LOT of dedication to monitor my super-lazy eating habits, and i really admire your focus. Congratulations, the end result is definitely stunning. 😉

  21. isaweasel Avatar
    isaweasel

    hey good lookin’ 😉

  22. isaweasel Avatar
    isaweasel

    hey good lookin’ 😉

  23. Angiebabynz Avatar
    Angiebabynz

    Hooray for sexy hip indents!

    Congrats! Very sexy.

  24. Angiebabynz Avatar
    Angiebabynz

    Hooray for sexy hip indents!

    Congrats! Very sexy.

  25. li Avatar
    li

    you have a beautiful v spot.
    congradulations, you’ve done an amazing job, its good to know that there are people out there who actually give a damn about their health and are willing to push to achieve it.

  26. li Avatar
    li

    you have a beautiful v spot.
    congradulations, you’ve done an amazing job, its good to know that there are people out there who actually give a damn about their health and are willing to push to achieve it.

  27. Fluorescent Panda Avatar
    Fluorescent Panda

    Haha this couldn’t have come at a better time!
    I began weightloss endeavours 2 weeks ago, only seven pounds so far but it’s a start enough for me.
    I commend thee. 🙂

  28. Fluorescent Panda Avatar
    Fluorescent Panda

    Haha this couldn’t have come at a better time!
    I began weightloss endeavours 2 weeks ago, only seven pounds so far but it’s a start enough for me.
    I commend thee. 🙂

  29. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar
    Fallen Angel Eyes

    Congratulations Paul for having such dedication. I was just looking in the mirror today and feeling hard on myself because of my weight and I’ve been thinking about doing something about it. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

  30. Fallen Angel Eyes Avatar
    Fallen Angel Eyes

    Congratulations Paul for having such dedication. I was just looking in the mirror today and feeling hard on myself because of my weight and I’ve been thinking about doing something about it. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

  31. brute Avatar

    would love to see a before picture

  32. brute Avatar

    would love to see a before picture

  33. brute Avatar

    oh, there you go.

  34. brute Avatar

    oh, there you go.

  35. BettieCracker Avatar
    BettieCracker

    <3 Incredible.

  36. BettieCracker Avatar
    BettieCracker

    <3 Incredible.

  37. peopleagainstgravity Avatar
    peopleagainstgravity

    self haterd to self love, amen brutha.

  38. peopleagainstgravity Avatar
    peopleagainstgravity

    self haterd to self love, amen brutha.

  39. deadly nay Avatar
    deadly nay

    i feel you, im in the same process, im 5 2 and weighed 200lbs and now just a few months later im down to 158 lbs. it is strange how when y ou dont like your self it drive you to change…..to love.

  40. deadly nay Avatar
    deadly nay

    i feel you, im in the same process, im 5 2 and weighed 200lbs and now just a few months later im down to 158 lbs. it is strange how when y ou dont like your self it drive you to change…..to love.

  41. catherinef89 Avatar

    SHANNON’S POST INSPIRED MY QUESTION. I AM NOT IMPLYING THAT PAUL HAS AN EATING DISORDER.

    Many people with eating disorders are self-described “body builders.” Shannon, commentators, do you believe that mental illnesses can BE mods?

  42. catherinef89 Avatar

    SHANNON’S POST INSPIRED MY QUESTION. I AM NOT IMPLYING THAT PAUL HAS AN EATING DISORDER.

    Many people with eating disorders are self-described “body builders.” Shannon, commentators, do you believe that mental illnesses can BE mods?

  43. BigBubba Avatar

    Thanks everyone for the kind words, comments and IMs. It really made my day. 😉
    #11, I did this over 3+ years, so my tattoos are smaller but there’s not a lot of excess skin. That might be a problem with rapid weight loss though.

  44. BigBubba Avatar

    Thanks everyone for the kind words, comments and IMs. It really made my day. 😉
    #11, I did this over 3+ years, so my tattoos are smaller but there’s not a lot of excess skin. That might be a problem with rapid weight loss though.

  45. amy Avatar
    amy

    dear paul,
    it’s been really awesome to witness this transformation of yours. if i hadn’t canceled my iam membership, i would have made this comment before. i totally admire what you’ve done and it makes me even happier to see how you’ve inspired ben. he might surprise you with his improvements. 😉 honestly though, you’ve made some really incredible improvements to your life, it makes me really happy to see all that you’ve done for yourself, you look fantastic, and we’d love to have you come visit again soon! you know isis would love it too! haha 🙂

  46. amy Avatar
    amy

    dear paul,
    it’s been really awesome to witness this transformation of yours. if i hadn’t canceled my iam membership, i would have made this comment before. i totally admire what you’ve done and it makes me even happier to see how you’ve inspired ben. he might surprise you with his improvements. 😉 honestly though, you’ve made some really incredible improvements to your life, it makes me really happy to see all that you’ve done for yourself, you look fantastic, and we’d love to have you come visit again soon! you know isis would love it too! haha 🙂

  47. GabyMJunkie Avatar
    GabyMJunkie

    I’d take him home!

  48. GabyMJunkie Avatar
    GabyMJunkie

    I’d take him home!

  49. monica Avatar
    monica

    That picture is amazing.

  50. monica Avatar
    monica

    That picture is amazing.

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