From 99 lbs to 170 lbs Lean: Your Transformation Starts Here
Every transformation has a before. Mine was a 99-pound high school junior who didn't fit in anywhere. My after is 170 pounds lean, an OCB Pro card at 19, and a completely different relationship with myself.
This page is my story, and how I use what I learned to coach your physique transformation.
Before · 99 lbsAfter · 170 lbs leanWho it's for
Built for you if
- Adults 18 and older who want a coach, not another template
- Beginners who want to learn it right from day one
- Lifters who have stalled and need a plan that adapts
- Busy people who need training and food that fit real life
- Anyone who wants to build their physique naturally
What you get
Everything included
Custom meal plan
Calories, macros and meals written for you.
Custom training program
Built for your equipment, level and schedule.
Weekly 1-on-1 call
We review your data and adjust the plan.
24/7 text access
Message me directly whenever you need help.
Dante Johnson Coaching App
Log workouts, track progress and message me.
Natural approach
Built by an OCB Pro natural bodybuilder.
The method
How I coach
- Step 01
Training
Progressive overload every week. You lift a little more or move a little better, and I track every set.
Note: LOAD +2.5%/WK
- Step 02
Recovery
Muscle grows when you recover. Rest days, deloads and volume are planned, never left to chance.
Note: VOLUME MANAGED
- Step 03
Nutrition
Calories and macros set for your goal, then adjusted every week from your real data.
Note: MACROS / DAILY
- Step 04
Hydration
Water and electrolytes matched to your training so you perform and recover at your best.
Note: TARGET / DAILY
- Step 05
Cardio
Steps and cardio dosed to support fat loss and heart health without eating into your gains.
Note: STEPS + ZONE 2
- Step 06
Lifestyle
Sleep, stress and schedule built into the plan. Habits you can keep for life, no crash diets.
Note: SUSTAINABLE
Before: 99 lbs, junior year
I was 99 pounds my junior year of high school. I got made fun of and laughed at for how skinny I was. I wasn't the most athletic, and I didn't really fit in anywhere. I was always insecure. Going to the pool with friends meant dreading the moment I had to take my shirt off.
If you recognize yourself in that, whether you feel too skinny, too heavy, or just stuck, I want you to know that where you are now doesn't decide where you end up.
After: built natural, built different
The gym gave me a sense of belonging, a place where you get out exactly what you put in. Once I realized that, I knew I was building the physique and the mindset I'd always wanted. I destroyed every limiting belief I had. I gained confidence, I gained attention, but most importantly I gained respect for myself, knowing I became the man I was always meant to be.
I did all of it with training, food, recovery, and consistency. That's the approach I bring to every client.
What actually changed
There was no secret program. What changed was how I approached it:
- I started eating enough, every day, not just when I felt like it
- I followed a structured program and tracked my lifts
- I gave it time, measuring progress in months and years, not days
- I treated sleep and recovery as part of training
- I stopped looking for shortcuts and started trusting the process
Those same principles are the foundation of every client plan I build.
How transformation coaching works
Your transformation won't look exactly like mine, because you're not me. Some clients want to gain size. Some want to lose fat. Some want both. That's why everything starts with a detailed onboarding call.
From there you get a custom meal plan, a personalized workout program, and weekly 1-on-1 check-ins where we review your photos, measurements, and progress together. Before-and-after photos aren't just a finish line. We take them throughout so you can see change you might miss in the mirror.
If you're starting out skinny like I did, we'll focus on muscle gain coaching. If you're carrying extra weight, we'll start with fat loss that protects your muscle.
Your before starts today
Results depend on the work you put in and how your body responds, and real change takes time. I can't promise you a specific outcome. What I can promise is a plan built for you, a coach who's lived the process, and support every single week.
The hardest part is deciding to start. Pick your tier and let's begin your evolution.