Hey everyone, I'm Dick Talens. I'm the co-founder of Fitocracy and a nutritional/fitness coach who specializes in helping people with very little time find their six-pack. Summer is just around the corner, and everyone is looking to get in shape. There are many "get fit for the summer" programs out there, but very few of them work if you're busy, un-athletic, or don't love exercise. Fortunately, I specialize in helping these people.


Fitness wasn't always a big part of my life. As a chubby kid, merely looking at a cookie would cause me to gain weight. This problem finally culminated in my teenage years when, after a summer of 15 hours/day playing Everquest, I found myself at 230 pounds. I spent hundreds of hours researching fitness and eventually became a competitive amateur bodybuilder. Using my knowledge of both fitness and people like us (you know... internet geeks), I can help you get in the best shape of your life over the next eight weeks and beyond. Have questions? I'm hanging out for the next couple of hours, so ask away!

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