Eugene Teo spent two decades pushing his body to extreme limits as a competitive bodybuilder. He would train for up to four hours a day and restrict his diet to an unyielding regime that left him dehydrated and malnourished. His obsession with size and definition consumed every aspect of his life, leading him to isolate himself from friends and loved ones.
As he grew older, however, Teo began to realize the true cost of his fixation on physical appearance. Simple tasks like walking or tying his shoes left him breathless and in pain. He was convinced that his body was broken, rather than working as it should be.
It wasn't until Teo's 30s that he made a radical change, shifting his focus from muscle size to mobility, power, and cardiovascular endurance. He added running, stretching, jumping, and cycling to his routine and began to prioritize his relationships and work over his body.
A decade on, Teo's physique has undergone a dramatic transformation. He weighs 15kg less than he did during his competitive days, but more importantly, he can move with greater ease and enjoy life without the burden of an obsessive focus on physical appearance.
"I used to be all about the aesthetics," Teo says. "But now I'm about functionality." He can run for miles without getting winded and jump high enough to play with his daughter. His body is no longer a project, but a tool that enables him to live life to the fullest.
Teo's journey serves as a powerful reminder that physical perfection is not the key to happiness or fulfillment. In fact, it can often be the root of our greatest unhappiness and discontentment. By letting go of his obsession with size and definition, Teo has discovered a new sense of purpose and joy that extends far beyond the mirror.
As he grew older, however, Teo began to realize the true cost of his fixation on physical appearance. Simple tasks like walking or tying his shoes left him breathless and in pain. He was convinced that his body was broken, rather than working as it should be.
It wasn't until Teo's 30s that he made a radical change, shifting his focus from muscle size to mobility, power, and cardiovascular endurance. He added running, stretching, jumping, and cycling to his routine and began to prioritize his relationships and work over his body.
A decade on, Teo's physique has undergone a dramatic transformation. He weighs 15kg less than he did during his competitive days, but more importantly, he can move with greater ease and enjoy life without the burden of an obsessive focus on physical appearance.
"I used to be all about the aesthetics," Teo says. "But now I'm about functionality." He can run for miles without getting winded and jump high enough to play with his daughter. His body is no longer a project, but a tool that enables him to live life to the fullest.
Teo's journey serves as a powerful reminder that physical perfection is not the key to happiness or fulfillment. In fact, it can often be the root of our greatest unhappiness and discontentment. By letting go of his obsession with size and definition, Teo has discovered a new sense of purpose and joy that extends far beyond the mirror.
and now he's all about functionality 
- literally can run/move without getting tired anymore! It's crazy how we get so caught up in trying to be perfect physically and forget what really matters. Anyone else ever felt like they were living for their body? 
he went from being totally body fixated to focusing on functionality & mobility now he can run/mileage w/o gettin winded & play w/ his kiddo 
that's like a whole diff kind of 'gain 
now he says functionality > aesthetics 
interesting how his body didn't break but rather just needed a shift in focus 
like Teo was literally miserable 4 most of his life b4 he realized how crazy obsessive he was being over his physiqu... 
and now he's all about feelin good 4 real, not just lookin good 4 others 
what a refreshing change! 
. But kudos to him for making a change and prioritizing his health and relationships 
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He was so obsessed with his body for so long, it's crazy how much he had to sacrifice in terms of relationships, work-life balance and even his own health. But then he made that radical shift and now look at him - he's still buff, but way more chill 
. But Teo's story is a reminder that it's okay to let go of that obsession and find new ways to connect with yourself and the world around you.
It's not about achieving some unrealistic ideal, but about being able to live life without the weight of expectation on your shoulders. Anyway, Teo's story is definitely one for the ages 
what changed his mind? Was it just getting older and feeling the effects of all that extreme training? Or did something else click? 
anyway its awesome to see him changed his life around and now he can run and play with his kid without getting winded 
he just proves that theres more to life than just looking good, you gotta have some function in your body too lol 
It's like, extreme body fixation can literally kill u 
! Anywayz, Eugene Teo's story is super inspiring - I mean who wouldn't wanna trade in their gym routine for a life of mobility & fun? 
... and that's not counting the mental health benefits u get from exercising 
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. I mean, think about it, we spend so much time trying to get our bodies perfect but really, it's not about achieving some unrealistic beauty standard... it's about feeling strong and capable 
. Let's all take a cue from Teo and prioritize what really matters - our mental & physical health 
. It's awesome that Teo was able to break free from his obsession and find a healthier balance in life 
. And can we talk about how amazing it is that he can now enjoy simple things like playing with his daughter without getting winded?