*Warning* A not attractive progress thread.

SoundofTruth999 · 06-23-2009, 07:16 PM

I have battled with my weight since I was a toddler. Not only that, but I also have an autoimmune disease, and it has required extensive medication as well as chemotherapy. I have loose skin, stretch marks, and gyno.

This is just shots of my back - two weeks apart. I'm concerned. My back seems to look more defined in the first photo then two weeks after. I don't believe I am losing muscle mass...everything else looks larger. I'm thinking I just put on more fat, but wanted advice. It's often hard to tell when I gain fat because of the loose skin.

I'm sorry again. I know this isn't attractive, but given my past...I'm just trying to do my best. I only feel comfortable posting pictures of my back at the moment. In 9th grade, I was 240+. I lost the weight quickly in tenth grade due to my illness to a dangerous 160 pounds. I'm 6 foot and a half. I gained back to a healthy weight of 180-190, but had a lot of skinny fat plus the loose skin. Hopefully I will get surgery eventually.

Does it look like I'm developing period? I would say that I have been lifting properly for a couple of months now. I lifted for months not realizing my form sucked. I wasn't getting stronger until recently. Is there any difference between these two weeks, or is it my paranoia?

bb1 is the first.

bb2 is two weeks later.

Thanks and sorry for the...yeah.

Champc98 · 06-23-2009, 07:18 PM

You can't really see a significant difference in just two weeks.

SoundofTruth999 · 06-23-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Champc98

You can't really see a significant difference in just two weeks.

That's what I assumed. Thanks.

Iron_Martyr · 06-23-2009, 07:21 PM

DO NOT get discouraged just from a lack o f results in two weeks. This stuff takes MONTHS at the least to see progress.

Pain Zone · 06-23-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SoundofTruth999

That's what I assumed. Thanks.

try it again in a month or better... keep these pics and look at the difference =]

Chris542 · 06-23-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SoundofTruth999

That's what I assumed. Thanks.

You didn't gain it overnight, so your not going to lose it overnight. Just remember that. But if you keep up the cardio, and healthy diet you will see some good progress! Good luck

N01SYtZ · 06-23-2009, 07:58 PM

diff color shorts brah

ddizon · 06-23-2009, 08:03 PM

keep at it bro. Got long ways to go but dont get discouraged with no noticable changes yet. Whats your workout plan as of right now? I use to be your size a year ago (265ish lb) now i'm a 190 with the usual over excess skin etc.

new_generation · 06-23-2009, 08:18 PM

it's nothing at all man - your paranoid.

sometimes I look leaner in the morning, sometimes I look learner at 12 and at 9pm I can't see any definition - it's nothing to worry about, same with my friend you could see his 6 pack sometimes and sometimes just look normal lol

and by the way - your lose skin, looks almost normal man - you have nothing to worry about there, it will tighten up over time, especially your back. I have the same problem and my back is the one that is pulling my lose skin from the front tighter. and my case is 5x worse than what yours looks like but i've taken photos and can see progress and it's working so hopefully in 2 years it will be tight and good. I'm waiting 2 years to see if theres a change because I don't want surgery... don't want a scar and would much rather spend the 30k on something else.

when you take photos you can take them monthly but I would only compare photos 3-4 months a part.

work on your technique and work hard - don't worry about lifting heavy ...it will come in time.

also if you want to help your skin - put Vit E oil on it, I use almond oil myself, also trying bio oil at the moment and i've tried 2 other things but I've found consistency with almond oil is working the best for me, am trying this bio oil for a while and see if theres much difference if not I will stick with almond oil, greasy as **** and you need to do it about 3 times a week minimum - you can actually OD on it so don't do it EVERY-NIGHT. it can cause pimples and all kinds of **** to your skin. but remember it is consistency thats doing it you can just put heaps on once a week or once a month - progress will be minimal.

Chrisss8 · 06-23-2009, 08:50 PM

If your diet is decent and you are training hard you wont believe the difference that a few months can make if you take progress photos. Def. don't get worried or discouraged over 2 weeks worth, like everyone has said, and good luck with your training!