This former drunkard, who additionally smoked and flirted with a number of women, simply became a bodybuilding champion.
As seen on a “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” episode, Tutoy Godeloson grew from 43 to 55 kilos. He now additionally bears six-pack abs.
Before this, the 44-year-old admitted to indulging in vices. At occasions, he would go dwelling drunk from alcohol.
“Naranasan ko na one time ‘yung hinang-hina ako. Gumapang ako nang mag-isa para lang makainom ng tubig. Sabi ko hindi na ako iinom. Eh nung nawala, bumalik lakas, game na naman,” he stated.
“‘Pag talagang umiinom ako, malakas ako manigarilyo kasi parang chaser. Pulutan ang sigarilyo.”
(“I’ve experienced being so drunk that I felt so weak. I had to crawl to get myself a glass of water. I told myself I wouldn’t drink alcohol again. But when I recovered, I ended up drinking again.”)
Apart from these, he would additionally flirt with a number of ladies.
“Mga tatlo, apat (na babae). Iba-iba sila pero isang pangalan lang ‘yon para hindi ka magkamali ‘pag chinat mo. Para ‘pag na-wrong send, hindi halata,” he stated.
(“I’d talk to three, four different women at a time, but I’d call them by one nickname. So that if I accidently sent a message to the wrong person, it wouldn’t be obvious.”)
That was till he met Lilia, who ended up being his spouse.
According to Lilia, she didn’t know the way unhealthy Tutoy’s ingesting was till they grew to become official. As such, she is grateful that Tutoy is now targeted on his well being.
Tutoy began to vary for the higher when he moved to Manila in 2015. He labored as a utility workers at a fitness center, the place he was additionally allowed to carry weights. He slowly began to vary his meals consumption and dedicate his time to coaching and restoration.
“Sa umpisa, ang hirap po. Parang naglalaway ka sa bisyo eh,” he stated. “Nakikita mo naman progress ng katawan mo na gumaganda. Inaalok nga ako ng inom. Sabi ko, ‘hindi muna. Papalaki muna ako (ng katawan).'”
(“It was difficult at first. My body was craving for it. But when I started seeing progress on my body, I was able to steer clear of my vices.”)
After a 12 months of rigorous coaching, Tutoy grew from 43 kilos to 55 kilos, full of muscle groups.
He even joined his first bodybuilding competitors in Lipa City, Batangas the place he bested 19 different contestants.
“Sobrang saya! ‘Yun kasi ‘yung gustong-gusto ng anak ko na mag-champion ako. Kaya pinush ko talaga ‘yung sarili ko na maging champion.”
(“I was so happy! My children wanted me to win that competition. That’s why I really pushed myself.”)
Meanwhile, Lilia and their two youngsters traveled to Manila to shock Tutoy.
“Sobrang saya, siyempre. Matagal na kaming hindi nagkikita-kita.”
(“I couldn’t be happier. I haven’t seen them in so long.”)
But if there was another person he’d wish to dedicate his win to, it might be his mother and father.
“Dati, maloko ako. At least ngayon, napatunayan kong may na-achieve ako para sa sarili ko. Kahit papaano maipagmalaki nila ako. Sorry po sa nagawa kong mga kasalanan dati.”
(“At least I was able to achieve something for myself. Somehow I was able to make my parents proud. I’m sorry for all the troubles I’ve caused before.”)
—Franchesca Viernes/MGP, GMA Integrated News
