2.5 Months - Reasonable?

[Scotty.]

This was taken around xmas, but I didn't start working out until mid-march, and looked pretty much the same over that period. Maybe even gained a couple lbs.



This was taken yesterday after 2.5 months of working out and changing my eating/drinking lifestyle. (tensed in this pic obv.)



How does the progress look? Can someone give me a rough estimation of bf% for both pics? My goal is to be around 10-12% by September - is that reasonable?

[Ke422azn]

no visible progress. WOrk harder bud.

[Scotty.]

its 207lbs vs 194lbs - you seriously don't think there is a visible difference?

Edit: in case it wasn't obvious, I'm trying to cut my bf%, not bulk atm

[increaser]

No, I don't either. What is your diet like? I think you need to implement more intense cardio into your routine and watch the diet.

[Scotty.]

Typical Day:

7:00 - 3 scrambled eggs, banana, multivitamin, 2 omega caps, 200mg caffeine

10:00 - handful of almonds, cup of coffee

12:30 - turkey/chicken/tuna/beef sandwich, veggies or salad (broccoli, carrots, cucumber), apple

3:30 - Protein bar - 30g protein, 23g carb

5:00 - Workout

6:30 - chicken breast/steak/porkchop, veggies or salad, 2 omega caps

9:30 glass of skim milk + 2 scoops of whey


Cardio is 20 mins HIIT on a stationary bike 2-3x per week on off-days. Workout routine is basically Rippetoe's Starting Strength

Edit: I drink a good amount of booze probably once per week, but am really working on cutting that back

[increaser]

Your meal plan looks decent.

A word of advice ... if you want to drink like that ... don't bother working out or what you eat. You might as well eat cat **** 4 times daily for your diet.

Stop drinking if you want to make progress.

And with regards to your question about if that body % is possible, yes it is. Intense cardio, less carbs and you may want to look into Evodiamine, Hoodia and Guggulsterone.

[FortMajor]

i can see the weight loss

[Scotty.]

Yes, I've heard that plenty, believe me. As I said I'm working on it. It's a hell of a lot better than the 3-4x a week it used to be which got me from 165 to 205 in the first place.

[increaser]

Originally Posted by Scotty.

Yes, I've heard that plenty, believe me. As I said I'm working on it. It's a hell of a lot better than the 3-4x a week it used to be which got me from 165 to 205 in the first place.

Its not easy I know. I am a recovering alcoholic, runs in my family too, and it has been extremely hard. But I am 4 months sober now, never felt better. A lot of it is a mind game, drink water when your buddies are drinking beer.

I treat myself at times with a beer once a month. It reminds me of what I don't want at times, its extremely hard but it motivates me.

Good luck bud.

[Goonie]

scotty i can definately tell around your abs that you've lost weight!

congrats but keep at it and get some muscle on that frame!

I drank almost everyday for 3 years! Now I just drink once or twice a week and usually not that much!

[user178944]

I can see a little difference, just remember that it is a marathbon, just stick with it..

[ydk]

little progress, post more pictures in 3 more months then ask agin.

[everyonedoes]

Well for one you lost your tan in the after pic....Get the tan back it might help bring the apearance of some fat loss. But losing fat takes time it wont happen over night it will come but it will take time.

[Nauxz]

Don't be discouraged. No matter how little progress you are making, at least you are improving. Just keep going

[Ke422azn]

Lol, dude, u gotta look at the big picture. What is the biggest cause of why you are fat? If reason A is 95%, and reason B is 5%. You can work your ass off on reason B, you are going to get a most 5% improvement. ( these are hypothetical numbers to prove a point) In one year, I would expect you to lose at LEAST 40 pounds if you are serious.