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Well, I started out about 50 weeks ago at 250 pounds and 50 pounds too fat. I set a goal of dropping to 200 pounds before my 40th Bday. I just weighed in and have hit my goal one week early! I think I will continue to cut to about 12-14% bodyfat to see what I have to work with and then build clean muscle up to about 220# and then compete in my first competition...and win. Does this sound like a decent plan? I am certain I can add that mass in year. Thoughts fellow old guys?
Congratz on the weightloss i bet you feel awesome about it, do you have and pics (No Homo).
Transformation pics are a big thing.
Awesome job!
Congrats on the weight loss!!! But without pics no one can comment on your plan.
[QUOTE=Powerkicker;1116349253] Does this sound like a decent plan? [/QUOTE]
Can't give honest answer without photos.
[QUOTE=Powerkicker;1116349253]
I am certain I can add that mass in year. Thoughts fellow old guys? [/QUOTE]
Yeah, I thought year after year I would build mounds of muscle. Doesn't really work that whey. Once you get down to contest ready shape you will understand.
Again without any photos nobody is going to be able to help with these types of questions.
Just be persistent, consistent and positive and try your best!
[QUOTE=ntrllftr;1116359633]Can't give honest answer without photos.
Yeah, I thought year after year I would build mounds of muscle. Doesn't really work that whey. Once you get down to contest ready shape you will understand.
Again without any photos nobody is going to be able to help with these types of questions.
Just be persistent, consistent and positive and try your best![/QUOTE]
Will post the pics at 13% BF. I have been 220# with a 32" waist in the past so I think I can do that again. My actual waist (ie pant size) is 35" right now. I think once my love handles are gone with the next ten pounds of fat of so, I'll be in the 33"range.
Congratulations - great job!!
[QUOTE=Powerkicker;1116349253]Well, I started out about 50 weeks ago at 250 pounds and 50 pounds too fat. I set a goal of dropping to 200 pounds before my 40th Bday. I just weighed in and have hit my goal one week early! I think I will continue to cut to about 12-14% bodyfat to see what I have to work with and then build clean muscle up to about 220# and then compete in my first competition...and win. Does this sound like a decent plan? I am certain I can add that mass in year. Thoughts fellow old guys?[/QUOTE]
A lot depends on your body's genetic muscle-building capability. If you can put on more than 20 lbs of muscle in one year (more than that since you planning to cut more before bulking up), then all power to you. If I managed that over the rest of my life I'd be ecstatic. I think I'd be lucky to even get 4-5 lbs in year - I didn't even get that much in noob gains. But that's me, not you. [I]You[/I] are certain you can do it, and [I]you[/I] know yourself better than I ever could, so go for it. You won't know what you can do until you try.
Good luck - keep us posted!
Nice job man, very inspirational! That has to feel good. I'm working my way down towards 200lbs too, hope to catch up with you before spring (my heaviest ever was 272 so 232 feels pretty nimble, lightest I've been in 4-5 years)
Nice job! It's always nice to see people hit their goals!
Great Job !
bitchen
[QUOTE=supersplish;1116544363]Nice job man, very inspirational! That has to feel good. I'm working my way down towards 200lbs too, hope to catch up with you before spring (my heaviest ever was 272 so 232 feels pretty nimble, lightest I've been in 4-5 years)[/QUOTE]
You'll make it.
I just took in 1900 calories a day with macros in mind and ate what ever I wanted on Saturday. I lost an average one pound a week like clockwork and never had to cut calories lower. I feel downright svelte at 200# but am looking pretty good outside of love handles. By spring, I will be going the other way up to maybe 220# and then I'll cut next summer again. I'm guessing 205-210# with acceptable bodyfat by then.
[QUOTE=Powerkicker;1116349253]Well, I started out about 50 weeks ago at 250 pounds and 50 pounds too fat. I set a goal of dropping to 200 pounds before my 40th Bday. I just weighed in and have hit my goal one week early! I think I will continue to cut to about 12-14% bodyfat to see what I have to work with and then build clean muscle up to about 220# and then compete in my first competition...and win. Does this sound like a decent plan? I am certain I can add that mass in year. Thoughts fellow old guys?[/QUOTE]
Well over 20lb of lean muscle mass in a year plus victory in a class where the competition will have been competing for years? I applaud your optimism and determination!
Good you're ready for Phase 3.
Make money.
PHASE 4
look for new wife...
Lol and hope the old one doesn't stab you in your sleep during that process.
[QUOTE=Dencio;1117878223]PHASE 4
look for new wife...[/QUOTE]