The Ripped Grandpa®

Hey it’s Coach Shaun, The Real Ripped Grandpa® and my only goals is to help other men look down and SEE their abs, to become the most ELITE version of themselves...

Fitness saved my life from devastation and destruction over 25yrs ago, so I know firsthand that 'sustainable' training and nutrition automatically leak like a faucet of discipline into other areas of our lives...

Focused Fitness = Stronger Faith, Family, Friends, Finances & Future (I call it the 6Fs).

Follow me, listen to me, and let me show you how to get, and stay lean for LIFE--without BS gimmicks.

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Keto, Carnivore, High-Protein, Mediterranean, DASH, Flexitarian, Sugar-Fasting, Whole 30, etc & my personal favorite for over 20 years now: Carb-Cycling…

Is there a superior way?

No.

The real secret?

STOP plan hopping and ADHERE to one method.

Because all that really matters is checking off these 5 boxes:

* Calorie-deficit
* Water
* Exercise
* Sleep
* Protein

I call it my CWESP framework.

See, all diets can work.

While I’m NOT a fan of eliminating carbs, short term interventions can be effective for carb-addicts.

It’s not necessary, but if you like it, and you can sustain it for long enough, then keep going.

The only way you’ll lose, is if you quit.

Most humans aren’t aware that their metabolic flexibility (i.e. starting point) also plays a significant role.

So once your plan stops working, DM me, and I’ll show you how to use my RG Carb-Cycling to get & stay lean—forever.

I’ve proven it on my own body—and thousands of others—for over 26yrs now.

Keep going strong 💪🏼

- RG 👴

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I knew giving blood was good for me, but daaaaummmm…. 👇🏽

Coach GPT just spit this out:

Clean, science-backed benefits of giving blood (especially relevant for men 40+):

1. Lowers Iron Overload (Huge for Men Over 40)

Men don’t lose iron the way women do.

High iron = more oxidative stress = more inflammation, faster aging, and higher cardiovascular risk.

Donating blood literally pulls excess iron out of your system, improving:

Heart health

Insulin sensitivity

Oxidative stress markers

Some researchers call it “the most underrated longevity habit for men.”

2. Improves Cardiovascular Health

Regular donors show:

Lower risk of heart attacks

Lower blood viscosity (thickness)

Better endothelial function

Think of it as an oil change for your circulatory system.

3. Boosts Red Blood Cell Production

When you donate, your body has to create NEW red blood cells.

That means fresher, more flexible, healthier oxygen carriers.

This can improve:

Exercise performance

VO2 max

Recovery

Blood oxygenation

4. Burns Calories (But Don’t Rely on It)

You burn approximately 600–700 calories per donation due to the energy required to replace the lost blood volume.

Not a fat-loss strategy — but a cool bonus.

5. May Reduce Cancer Risk

Some studies show lower incidence of:

Liver cancer
Lung cancer
Colon cancer

…in regular donors, potentially tied to reduced iron load and oxidative stress.

6. Free Health Screening

Every time you donate, you get:

Blood pressure check

Hemoglobin check

Infectious disease screening

Pulse and temperature check

It’s like a mini health exam, free.

7. Psychological Benefits

Huge hit of:

Purpose
Altruism
Positive mood

Helping others is one of the strongest boosters of mental well-being and testosterone-friendly “status hormones.”

8. Saves Lives (The Ultimate Reason)

A single donation can help up to 3 people.

Trauma patients, cancer patients, newborns — all benefit.

Good stuff! :)

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Pre-Workout Protein Pancakes 🥞

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Early Merry Christmas 🎁 to me…
🧲 works great 👍🏼

Thank you to my amazing 👰‍♀️ !

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New gold logo check…
🔥 Keep it? or 🗑️ Try again?

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How I got peeled on a 750-800g per day high-sugar diet:
👉🏼 https://youtu.be/i6SL0g1s6pE?si=NRzrx...

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Here’s my Big Why… what’s yours?
Enter: The PYGMALION EFFECT👇🏽

If you tell yourself you’re going to get your shit together and get in shape—yet you continue to break your own self promises…

Maybe it’s time to stop asking yourself “how” and anchor it to “who”…

Who in your life is worth making and keeping a promise for?

Who in your life is worth making a real & lasting change?

Who in your life is worth manning up for?

Who in your life would you never disappoint?

In behavioral psychology there is a forcing function called:

The Pygmalion Effect

This is where you make a promise to someone you would never let down, to elevate & increase your own performance.

Essentially, it's a self-fulfilling prophecy where people tend to live up to the expectations others have of them.

Maybe it’s time to consider having the hard conversation with the one person who will force you to raise your bar?

When they expect more of you, you will demand more of yourself.

Food for thought.

Keep going strong 🦾

- RG 👴