Progress??

Sportsfan1124 · 08-09-2008, 11:37 AM

Ive been lifting weights on and off for a while now and it kinda comes in waves...but i took the first pics awhile ago after lifting for about a month, but the second set is from about a month ago before i started a new routine. I havent been all out serious about lifting this time around but i'm doing alright...

what i was wondering is if you guys could see any progress between the 2 sets because i honestly dont see much??

please help me out!

and sorry bout the blurry pics...

BEFORE

AFTER

23Mike · 08-09-2008, 12:11 PM

Arms look bigger, chest looks like you put on a little weight.

VRay · 08-09-2008, 12:24 PM

Throw in more cardio to burn off your stomach. The best is swimming. I tell all my friends SWIM YOU WILL LOSE WEIGHT. trust me, try doing 10 laps at a pool its intense.

EDIT: your chest has gotten bigger, as well as your biceps.

What is your routine?

Sportsfan1124 · 08-09-2008, 02:04 PM

Well there's a years time between the 2 pics and i didnt lift that much between. But the last picture was taken right before i started doing the machines at the YMCA... I was supposed to start free weights about 2 weeks ago but i was sick so im starting on tuesday(I have soccer on mon. and wed.) but im not quite sure what im going to do

TarheelMak · 08-09-2008, 02:11 PM

whatever you do, don't try and lose weight. you need to bulk and put on some muscle mass, and you will look better as well

R0Y · 08-09-2008, 02:12 PM

Strong down syndrome face in the first pic

Delgod · 08-09-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by R0Y

Strong down syndrome face in the first pic

Lmao True.

Bubbak · 08-09-2008, 02:14 PM

A year in between those pics?

You didn't make nearly enough progress then man.

To be honest, nothing really stands out as a bodypart that made progress.

Are you trying to cut or bulk?

**** machines man. Get on the free wieghts. Machines are good for certain things, and certain excercices. Limit your machine use!

Majestyc · 08-09-2008, 02:14 PM

Your hips are scary.

KoreaBaby · 08-09-2008, 02:22 PM

You should tell us your routine, either your eating bad or lifting bad.
I've made better progress in 1 week.

Post your routine, theres must be something bad.
How often you lift?
More than twice per week?

Sportsfan1124 · 08-09-2008, 05:03 PM

too be honest...i probably only lifted for a total of 2 months throughout the year. I was just asking because i played sports and stuff and wanted to see if there was any progress. The after pictures were taken a month ago...before i started going to the gym again.

As for my routine...i did the machines at the YMCA because i didnt want to go into the free weights and take someones bench to lift half of what they lift. Im going to start free weights on tuesday and will probably make more gains in a week than i did in this past month so i might have more pics up soon after using free weights for a while.

As for my diet, it sucks. I eat crap food... but im trying to start eating healthier, which will hopefully help me lose some fat.

I dont want to bulk...i kinda just want to get more defined because i play soccer and im already slow, so i dont want to bulk and get slower.

Thanks everyone for your input.

and i also didnt notice the stupid face i was making in the first picture...no i do not have down syndrom lol

frenchie10575 · 08-09-2008, 05:37 PM

alot of it has to do with nutrition you know...

Skreddy · 08-09-2008, 05:38 PM

The reason you lift half of what everyone else does is because you aren't using free weights.

We all have our short comings, the gym is an ultra humbling place. Get over it.

Choco92 · 08-09-2008, 05:45 PM

Everyones got to start somewhere. Start lifting free weights (Benchpress, Squat, Deadlift as your main exercises.) Use Dumbbells to get some variation so you don't get bored, and so you can target the stabilizer muscles.
NO MORE MACHINES, not until you have your basic strength down.
As for the diet, just eat healthy. No more fastfoods, no more sweets, no more fried foods, no more sodas. Have none of that ****. Eat natural, nutritious foods that are filling. Proper nutrition is the bulk of getting an awesome physique.
6 small, well portioned meals a day should do the job.
Go look up some workout routines and diets on the main bodybuilding.com website.
Good Luck!

Bollock-chops · 08-09-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Choco92

Everyones got to start somewhere. Start lifting free weights (Benchpress, Squat, Deadlift as your main exercises.) Use Dumbbells to get some variation so you don't get bored, and so you can target the stabilizer muscles.
NO MORE MACHINES, not until you have your basic strength down.
As for the diet, just eat healthy. No more fastfoods, no more sweets, no more fried foods, no more sodas. Have none of that ****. Eat natural, nutritious foods that are filling. Proper nutrition is the bulk of getting an awesome physique.
6 small, well portioned meals a day should do the job.
Go look up some workout routines and diets on the main bodybuilding.com website.
Good Luck!

This is pretty good advice imo

Repped with weak power.

Choco92 · 08-09-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bollock-chops

This is pretty good advice imo

Repped with weak power.

thanks, just laying down the foundations for the kid.
weak power? im new to this repping stuff. lol.

Sportsfan1124 · 08-09-2008, 06:11 PM

Thanks for all the help guys

And i know nutrition is most of it but its just hard for me to do because im a picky eater...but dont worry, i know i gotta stop being a baby and just eat healthy. Im workin on it

I cut out soda 3 years ago and im not that into sweets...i just gotta get rid of the fast food and junk like chips and stuff.

Also, i read somewhere that peanut butter is good for you like after a workout and before bed or something...is that true??

N01SYtZ · 08-09-2008, 06:35 PM

For a years span, theres nothing noticeable.

KoreaBaby · 08-09-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportsfan1124

Thanks for all the help guys

And i know nutrition is most of it but its just hard for me to do because im a picky eater...but dont worry, i know i gotta stop being a baby and just eat healthy. Im workin on it

I cut out soda 3 years ago and im not that into sweets...i just gotta get rid of the fast food and junk like chips and stuff.

Also, i read somewhere that peanut butter is good for you like after a workout and before bed or something...is that true??

All sources of casein proteins are good before bed, peanut butter, milk...etc

You will want to get a whey protein shake after your workout, thats when the muscle needs the proteins to recover =D

Choco92 · 08-09-2008, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sportsfan1124

Thanks for all the help guys

And i know nutrition is most of it but its just hard for me to do because im a picky eater...but dont worry, i know i gotta stop being a baby and just eat healthy. Im workin on it

I cut out soda 3 years ago and im not that into sweets...i just gotta get rid of the fast food and junk like chips and stuff.

Also, i read somewhere that peanut butter is good for you like after a workout and before bed or something...is that true??

Peanut butter is great for adding mass to your body.
I recommend you buy "Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Protein"
is possibly the best protein supplement out there.
go look it up. its great for post workout. when your body needs protein the most.
Also,
Casein Protein is slow releasing protein, which is good through out the day, but not really after you workout. Great for the morning too, to have a slow releasing protein throughout the day.