Monkey Mike

I’m 5'7", 290 lbs, and I almost died. This is me fixing my life—no BS, just daily proof. If I can do it, so can you.

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

@bbyvei personally i only listen to laufey on the train

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

@bbyvei hey lets workout together

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

First weigh-in since Day 1: 283 lbs. Down 7 lbs.
Nothing drastic, but considering the hospital stay and time off from the gym, I’m proud.
I’m like a horse—no matter what, I just keep going. 🐎💪

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

Lately I’ve been realizing… not everyone wants to see you win.
Some people will smile to your face but secretly hope you fall—out of jealousy, bitterness, or hate.
I’ve learned this the hard way.
At some point, you have to cut the dead weight.
Chase your own progress.
#win

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

Finally made it back to the gym after spending a few days in the hospital. Sorry for the silence — didn’t mean to worry anyone. Still new to all this and trying to find my voice here. What kind of stuff would you like to see more of? Progress, meals, quotes? LMK. #monkeymike

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

@passback123 Thanks passback, glad to be back

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

Hey everyone, sorry for the silence — tweeting this from a hospital bed. A few days ago, I passed out during a stairmaster session and was admitted for dehydration and low blood pressure.

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

@luminescenceTr I will Lumin!

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

Hoping to be cleared soon so I can get back to the gym — carefully this time — and pick up where I left off with pull day. Thanks for sticking with me.
🙏 #HealthFirst #MonkeyMode

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

It’s been a wake-up call. I’ve been so focused on pushing myself that I forgot to listen to my body. Progress is important, but so is knowing your limits. Thankfully, nothing major happened, and I’m being monitored closely.

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

Day 11 & 12 – Closed out another split with legs yesterday, followed by a solid push day today. Threw in a little cardio at the end too. Realized I haven’t weighed myself since Day 1… might step on the scale tomorrow 👀 I know it’s early, but I’m curious.
#weightloss #gym

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

Day 10 – man things getting hectic, almost forgot to tweet again 😅
Started a new job at McDonald’s but still making time to get that work in.
Cardio & back today baby.
Boutta be rich and fit.
#jobs #gym #weightloss

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

Day 9 – almost forgot to tweet today, hope y'all weren't worried. Push day #3 is in the books! Finished with a quick cardio session – tried the elliptical for the first time... quite a peculiar machine.
#gym #cardio #weightloss

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

Day 8 - Taking it easy today - body’s feeling the soreness after a busy week in the gym. Been seeing a lot of people doing cheat meals on their rest days.. debating if I should. Part of me worries it might spiral into old habits though. Gotta stay focused. #MonkeyMode #LockedIn

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

Wrapped up the week hitting legs 🔥 Couldn't have asked for a better way to finish it off. Proud of the work I put in this first week — one down, many more to go. We just getting started.
#MonkeyMode #gymlife #gymmotivation

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

Day 6 -
Still getting a lot of stares at the gym being a bigger guy. Used to let it get to me... not anymore.
They hate us 'cuz they ain't us. I'm here for ME. I'm here to change.
#BodyPositivity #MonkeyMode #FitnessJourney #fatloss

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

Day 5 - Today was the hardest to get outta bed. Body sore, mind weak.
I wanted to quit so bad. But I told myself—just one good thought. One reason to go. That’s all it takes.
Excuses are loud. But that one whisper to push through? That’s all I needed.
#MonkeyMode #NoDaysOff

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

This gym journey been changing me.
starting to look for j*bs now.
lotta them say I gotta be able to lift 50 lbs… safe to say I can do that.
#gettingouttathebasement #jobs

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

Day 4. Legs are absolutely fried. Walking feels like a punishment. Still showed up though. Bad habits don’t get a rest day. The old Mike would've quit by now. #MonkeyMode #legday

[Monkey Mike @MonkeyMikeFit]

@FitFounder Thank you for the advice! I appreciate it, keep it bananas! #MonkeyMike