Jesse Mulley naturally lost over 260 pounds and he’s still going! In this powerful episode of Reppin’ Fitness, Coach Brick Headstrong sits down with Jesse to talk about life at over 500lbs to becoming a certified coach. Jesse’s story is a raw and inspiring look at extreme weight loss, Mental Health, and what it really means to show up for yourself every day.
They talk about everything from the mental toll of obesity to the small wins that built momentum, from using VR games to get moving to walking into a gym for the first time. You’ll hear how Jesse rebuilt self-trust, learned to quiet food noise, and found a whole new relationship with his body.
Whether you’re just starting your journey or supporting someone who is, this episode will give you insight, motivation, and hope.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
– How Jesse lost over 260 lbs naturally
– What “food noise” is and how it affects mindset
– Why mental Health is key to long-term weight loss
– How to stay consistent when results stall
– The importance of rebuilding self-trust
– How Jesse turned his journey into Coaching others
– Why glute bridges still make his “no thanks” list
This one’s not just about the scale, it’s about taking your life back.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Brick & Jesse Talk ABCs of Fitness
0:40 – Jesse’s Return to the Gym Post-Surgery
2:30 – How Much Weight Jesse Has Lost
3:10 – Life at 500+ Pounds
4:10 – What Eating Was Like Before
5:10 – Depression, Self-Hate & the Turning Point
6:00 – Why the Gym Helped When Diets Failed
7:05 – Starting with VR Before Stepping in the Gym
8:15 – Shoutout to Andrew Coates & Trainer Frazier
9:30 – Pushing Past Mental Barriers
11:30 – Non-Scale Victories & Finding Freedom
12:45 – From Grocery Store Struggles to Axe Throwing
14:10 – Walking with Purpose (Not Just for Steps)
15:30 – Trusting the Science (Even When the Scale Stalls)
16:30 – Lies We Tell Ourselves About Effort
18:00 – Rebuilding Self-Trust & Loving Yourself Again
19:35 – Becoming a Certified Coach (NASM + PN)
20:30 – Working with Clients on Mental Fitness
21:30 – What is “Food Noise”?
23:30 – When Jesse Really Felt the Progress
24:00 – What Self-Love Means Now
25:00 – Exercises Jesse Hates (Sorry, Glute Bridges)
26:00 – What’s on Jesse’s Workout Playlist?
27:00 – Why You Should Never Quit
CONNECT:
Jesse Mulley: https://www.instagram.com/progressive.overhaul
Coach Brick: https://www.instagram.com/brickheadstrong
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