Official Feb 1st to May 1st Transformation Motivation Thread

[moosejuice16]

Haha this turning into the birthday thread! Feb 16th here! I'll be the ripe old age ofr 23!!! :P

[MohanLingappa]

Hi Guys,

Count me in too!

i have my marriage on May 10th and looking to get atleast 10 lbs less than now.

I am 5 foot 10 inches and 185 lbs...

Need help from all of you...

[bama5584]

I'm also new here so hello to everyone!

After being divorced for about a year now I've decided to change my life so count me in on this. I was an athlete in high school... 195lbs and 11%bf my Senior year... now after 7 years of a desk job and no exercise/eating whatever I wanted I got up to 265lbs and I'm tired of it! My goal is to be 195 and 10%bf by the end of the year.

[Langizz]

Awesome Was waiting for this to pop up!

I'm just getting started really so this should be great motivation ^^

Currently 6ft exactly at 238lbs *gulp* 30.6%BF - I want this to be my year of transformation

[blacksilo]

speaking of birthdays, mine is April 8th... w00p!

going to set a goal of being in the 150's...

[wings_unhinged]

I am so sick of losing then gaining it all back again.

I did a NitrogenWidget thread 6-9 months ago and lost 24 lbs. I have now put it back on.

The last day I hit the gym was the day of my interview of my new job (214 lbs). I gained very slowly at first. Enough to make me feel complacent anyway. I think I put on 15-20 lbs. in the last month alone and now I'm back at 240.

If I start now, I have 4 months until Summer. I won't be where I could have been but I won't be where I am now. If I can get below 200 by Summer, I'll be happy. It's just sad because my original plan was to be under 200 by NEW YEARS. Wtf is wrong with me.

[mgascon]

I was in the Nov 1 - Feb 1 fat loss and was happy with how I held myself accountable on here.
I dont post much at all on here but I do appreciate all of the good info on here.
My biggest regret so far is not taking any before pics. If I get the brass to do it, might even post up on the "guess my body fat page".

Thanks again and count me in.

[Nicky.G.Large]

So who here is going to post up some pics?

Am around 25% but I just want to see photos of my flab on here as motivation. Will deffo get some up before the 1st.

[Skullster]

I am so sick of losing then gaining it all back again.

I did a NitrogenWidget thread 6-9 months ago and lost 24 lbs. I have now put it back on.

The last day I hit the gym was the day of my interview of my new job (214 lbs). I gained very slowly at first. Enough to make me feel complacent anyway. I think I put on 15-20 lbs. in the last month alone and now I'm back at 240.

If I start now, I have 4 months until Summer. I won't be where I could have been but I won't be where I am now. If I can get below 200 by Summer, I'll be happy. It's just sad because my original plan was to be under 200 by NEW YEARS. Wtf is wrong with me.

wings I feel your pain. I have lost the same 30-40 pounds 3 or 4 times. For me it's falling back into the fast food habit after getting stuck at the 203-205lb barrier. I am convinced now that loosing weight is 90% diet. calories in vs calories out. I spent last week reading the weight loss for noobs thread and those 3 rules are the key to our success along with the willpower to stick with rule #3.
I did the quit smoking thing several times and only succeeded when my brain finally keyed in on the fact I was actually killing myself slowly with the cancer sticks. This time around I'm keyed in the same way as I accept the fact that by being overweight I'm slowly killing myself with potential problems such as borderline diabetes and what not. Just like I have not smoked in 12 years I want to say someday I have been in great shape for 12 years.

It's not that anything is wrong with you wings, it's just that this weight management thing ain't easy and lots of us are in the same boat. Hence a thread like this could be a nice way to keep each other motivated, a place to turn when things get tough, a place to find support and know you are not alone in the Battle of the Bulge!

[Skullster]

So who here is going to post up some pics?

Am around 25% but I just want to see photos of my flab on here as motivation. Will deffo get some up before the 1st.

I'm posting my pics in my Bodyspace area. Be warned that mounds of FAT are shocking and disgusting. I am not responsible for any retina damage caused by viewing my fat arse!

[NitrogenWidget]

I am so sick of losing then gaining it all back again.

I did a NitrogenWidget thread 6-9 months ago and lost 24 lbs. I have now put it back on.

The last day I hit the gym was the day of my interview of my new job (214 lbs). I gained very slowly at first. Enough to make me feel complacent anyway. I think I put on 15-20 lbs. in the last month alone and now I'm back at 240.

If I start now, I have 4 months until Summer. I won't be where I could have been but I won't be where I am now. If I can get below 200 by Summer, I'll be happy. It's just sad because my original plan was to be under 200 by NEW YEARS. Wtf is wrong with me.

Welcome back, though I wish it was for bulking.
I yo-yo'd a few times in my 20's & 30's & only now got it off & have kept it off.
I'm now mini-bulking before spring looking to put some lean muscle on with minimal fat.

As long as my strength increases & my 32's still fit i'm golden.

It's a lifestyle change I still cook my food like I was cutting I just cook more. LOL!
At my age I can't afford to let it all go.
I might not recover.

I got a desk job also.
I just lift heavy & track my cals.
I don't even do it every day now.
I just know how many oz of what I need to eat in order to be in a safe zone.

[NitrogenWidget]

I'm posting my pics in my Bodyspace area. Be warned that mounds of FAT are shocking and disgusting. I am not responsible for any retina damage caused by viewing my fat arse!

you are 10lbs heavier than I was when I started.
At 5'8" I was almost round. LOL!
But I was sumo fat (everywhere)

Looks like all of yours in in your belly.

[NitrogenWidget]

ok, last post in a row for a little.

I'm going to give Kris Gethin's 12 week daily trainer program a go for a few months before I start cutting again.
See if I can add some lean muscle before summer & keep the fat to a min.

[mom2e3]

I did a NitrogenWidget thread 6-9 months ago and lost 24 lbs. I have now put it back on.

Duuude. You're in good company! And so what if you gained it all back. Put it behind you. Move forward. You CAN do this, you just gotta stick around. FWIW, I lost, swore I'd never gain it back, and just about did. I have new focus and new determination. We will rock this next challenge, and the next few, if that's what it takes!

I'm posting my pics in my Bodyspace area. Be warned that mounds of FAT are shocking and disgusting. I am not responsible for any retina damage caused by viewing my fat arse!

Oh, but imagine the ooohs and ahhhas that will come when you're in top shape!

[MatTheCur]

Duuude. You're in good company! And so what if you gained it all back. Put it behind you. Move forward. You CAN do this, you just gotta stick around. FWIW, I lost, swore I'd never gain it back, and just about did. I have new focus and new determination. We will rock this next challenge, and the next few, if that's what it takes!

STRONG this.

I could've been 203lbs or a bit less by now (which is what I was aiming for). I've stalled around 215lbs right now. Just incentive to go HARDER.

But only you can prevent forest fires. Remember that. Need to keep your head in the game and make a lifestyle change, not a "I kinda wanna get hotter/fitter" change.

[chudude]

Sweet. I'm in the new year's thread that also goes all the way to May, but last time was awesome so I'm gonna do both threads.

Goals, let's see...so I pretty much got to my short term goal 170 lbs, but not quite there yet with bodyfat percentage. Looks like another 20 lbs of fat has gotta go! To 150 lbs, and to a sexy summer bod we go!!

[friver]

I'm in! New member here... Just started working out 2 weeks ago after being out the gym for 5+ years. Doing a 3 day push/pull/legs weight split with cardio (mostly for cardiovascular benefit) 5 times a week. I put on roughly 70lbs last year after quitting smoking new years 1/1/11 as a resolution, although i was underweight at the time. Owe the weight-gain to poor diet, sedentary lifestyle and lots (and i mean lots) of beer. I am 25 y/o 6'3 ~255lbs atleast 25% BF if not higher. I have been running a diet with daily calorie intake around 2300 for approximately 10 days. Looking to drop down to atleast 100kg (220lbs, 35 lb loss) and then re-evaluate. Intake hasn't been perfect yet but improving daily. Been feasting on eggs, pasta, tuna, cheese, oats, peanut butter, low fat milk, protein shakes and lots and lots of water. Cutting beer out of diet and will only drinking mixed drinks on the 1-2 nights I do partake (just moved to Mexico for 6 months, gotta party a little bit). Will try and get a before picture up for Feb 1st! GL to everyone!

[Skullster]

you are 10lbs heavier than I was when I started.
At 5'8" I was almost round. LOL!
But I was sumo fat (everywhere)

Looks like all of yours in in your belly.

Yeah I really took it in the gut this year. To me, it looks like I am prego...

I purchased size 40 jeans this past summer cause my 38's were getting too snug and right around Thanksgiving the 40's were starting to get snug and I had to just put a halt to buying 42's. No more getting fatter than this. I have lost 10lbs since Jan 1 and I just tried my old 38's and I can't even button them yet. That's after knocking 1.5" off the waist line in 3 weeks! When I can fit in those 38's I wore for several years I'll know I am on my way for sure! On that day, I will go looking for the 36's that are stored in a tub out the garage.

[Skullster]

Oh, but imagine the ooohs and ahhhas that will come when you're in top shape!

I am so looking forward to that day!

I have browsed all the transformations of the week on here and the fat to fit thread among others and I am really amazed and inspired. Especially with everyone's change in their face. Everyone just looks so much better without the big round face it's just the most amazing part of all the transformations in my opinion.

[StrongMeat]

I am so sick of losing then gaining it all back again.

I did a NitrogenWidget thread 6-9 months ago and lost 24 lbs. I have now put it back on.

The last day I hit the gym was the day of my interview of my new job (214 lbs). I gained very slowly at first. Enough to make me feel complacent anyway. I think I put on 15-20 lbs. in the last month alone and now I'm back at 240.

If I start now, I have 4 months until Summer. I won't be where I could have been but I won't be where I am now. If I can get below 200 by Summer, I'll be happy. It's just sad because my original plan was to be under 200 by NEW YEARS. Wtf is wrong with me.

dont look at it as a diet, but a permanent lifestyle change

once you make the plan, stick to it and see it through. Dedication is really the only factor in this, make it your passion

-StrongMeat-

[scatterzoom]

This sounds great. Just what I need.

I'm new to these forums and amazed at the community surrounding it. Count me in.

I'm 5' 9", 180lbs @ 19.5% BF looking to cut to 10% BF by April... My wife earned an all expense paid trip for us to Cancun so I want to be in better shape than ever.

I've done the yo-yo weight cycle 3 or 4 times in the last 5 years reaching a peak of 235 lbs 2 years ago. I worked hard this last time around and have maintained around 175lbs -185 lbs but would like to take it to the next level. My goal is to be in the best shape of my life before I turn 45 in March 2013

Thanks

[Amstel1987]

I can't wait for this to start. Been counting calories on Myfitnesspal for a while now but this will add some motivation and keep me on track.

Thanks guys

[AdamDye86]

Im just starting, but Im in.

[ajm422]

Totally fell off the wagon when my girlfriend came home from med school for the Holidays. I'm back on it. IN!

[MatTheCur]

Morning workouts are killer. Just saiyan.

[pkallday]

count me in!! this is going to help me out a lot

[lgraham9]

ok, last post in a row for a little.

I'm going to give Kris Gethin's 12 week daily trainer program a go for a few months before I start cutting again.
See if I can add some lean muscle before summer & keep the fat to a min.

I'm halfway through week 3 and I love it. If you dropped the cardio and ate at a surplus I'm sure you'd make some nice gains, the program really pushes you and punishes your muscle. Warning though: You will ALWAYS be VERY sore if you follow the program as it's designed. Haha.

[NitrogenWidget]

Yeah I really took it in the gut this year. To me, it looks like I am prego...

I purchased size 40 jeans this past summer cause my 38's were getting too snug and right around Thanksgiving the 40's were starting to get snug and I had to just put a halt to buying 42's. No more getting fatter than this. I have lost 10lbs since Jan 1 and I just tried my old 38's and I can't even button them yet. That's after knocking 1.5" off the waist line in 3 weeks! When I can fit in those 38's I wore for several years I'll know I am on my way for sure! On that day, I will go looking for the 36's that are stored in a tub out the garage.

I had a few 44/46's at my heaviest because the majority of my fat was on my lower back & butt/thighs.
The waist wasn't super tight either.

I was in 30's over the summer but since I started bulking i'm in 32's because my lower body is coming up fast from lifting heavy & eating.
When I cut back down in the summer I should be back in 30's again.

[NitrogenWidget]

I'm halfway through week 3 and I love it. If you dropped the cardio and ate at a surplus I'm sure you'd make some nice gains, the program really pushes you and punishes your muscle. Warning though: You will ALWAYS be VERY sore if you follow the program as it's designed. Haha.

I'm going to be using all free weights so i'll be substituting some stuff but i'll follow as close as possible.
I'll also be running on the treadmill a few times a week because I want to take it up in the spring.
I doubt i'll burn enough cals to not gain muscle though.

If I add just a little size to my chest i'll be very happy.
I primarilly just want to increase my strength all around before I cut again.

I don't expect to add a bunch of mass in two months.
Just a little so I have better definition when I cut back down to 165.

[blacksilo]

nice to see some motivated people in here, i have been cutting since March of last year and i weighed about 215 when i started and i'm 5'10" tall. i have been lifting for about 6 years steady but always was "bulking" even though i was fat as hell and didn't even know it, i went through and looked at pics and went "yikes"...

so i'm ~165 now with a little loss in strength (still can Bench 95 lbs DB's) and continuing until summer. i'm determined to be in the best loooking shape ever.
on a plus side note, i went to the doctor yesterday and i was on meds for high blood pressure and now i'm able to go off of it after a month of tapering down, just goes to show what losing some poundage can do!


good luck all