**Transformations from FAT to FIT** Part 2

[RedneckFootball]

Thanks bro, In the process of bulking now, have been at it for 3 weeks... Leangains style...

I would like to know what this leangains style of bulking is? Maybe this is a dumb question but i dont know! haha anything would help, thanks guys.

-RF

[cotep]

I would like to know what this leangains style of bulking is? Maybe this is a dumb question but i dont know! haha anything would help, thanks guys.

-RF

Usually ~200-500 calories over your maintenance, helps minimize fat gain while gaining mass.

[mycallsevern]

Congrats to all, major inspiration here, heres mine so far, a week away from two months progress, im pretty satisfied so far.

Is that a white supremacist tat on your left pec, or does it mean something different where you are?

[kennyowenss]

5 years transformation. 140 pounds lost. 2.5 years to lose weight , 2.5 years of recomping. 330 to 190 to 210 approx.

Damn man, awesome motivation!

[BloodySalad]

1 year transformation.

June 26 2011 - 300lbs


April 23 2012 - 177lbs


Following photos were taken today (June 27 2012). Finished a 3 month bulk this morning. 197lbs.




Now it's time to cut!!!

[sopirate55]

Is that a white supremacist tat on your left pec, or does it mean something different where you are?

Looks like just an iron cross to me. I know that the German army used them during the world wars, but there are plenty of examples of uses of the iron cross that don't reflect white supremacy. Off the top of my head, I know that West Coast Choppers and there's no racial meaning.

[tkonpk]

Very nice transformations sirs, very nice indeed!

[essfjay]

Alright guys here it is.... 4 months of cutting and working out will be on the 10th of july. Its been one hell of a road but its the best thing ive ever done for myself

First one is 6 days ago. The second one was from january but i didnt start cutting til march 10th. Ive gone from about 240 to 168.2 now

woah sick progress man. care to share the diet + workout routine? im currently cutting stuck at 197, any advice would be appreciated!

[Snertz]

1 year transformation.

Wow! Awesome transformation!

[joehxc]

1 year transformation.

June 26 2011 - 300lbs


April 23 2012 - 177lbs


Following photos were taken today (June 27 2012). Finished a 3 month bulk this morning. 197lbs.




Now it's time to cut!!!

Awesome work man ! Inspiring transformation - good luck with your cut post bulk, what are you following for it?

[srh90]

Here are some updated pictures. I will be damned if I don't have a six-pack by the end of July.

this is fantastic. great job man. an inspiration for sure.

[BloodySalad]

Awesome work man ! Inspiring transformation - good luck with your cut post bulk, what are you following for it?

Thanks.
Eating at a 500 calorie deficit. Using IIFYM and IF, but I tend to stick to whole foods anyway. I got down to about 13%/14% last time but after 9 months of dieting, I'd had enough so I was psychologically ready for the bulk. This time, I'm looking to get down to at least 12. One thing that's on my menu every day is salad - hence the user name.
Lifting-wise, I bulk with a 3 on 1 off - Legs/Shoulders Chest/Tri Back/Bi. For cutting, I use a 5 day split Legs/Chest/Back/Rest/Shoulder/Arms/Rest.
Last time, I was doing a lot of cardio - running and swimming. This time I intend to keep cardio to a minimum with perhaps 2 or 3 short sessions a week.

[joehxc]

Thanks.
Eating at a 500 calorie deficit. Using IIFYM and IF, but I tend to stick to whole foods anyway. I got down to about 13%/14% last time but after 9 months of dieting, I'd had enough so I was psychologically ready for the bulk. This time, I'm looking to get down to at least 12. One thing that's on my menu every day is salad - hence the user name.
Lifting-wise, I bulk with a 3 on 1 off - Legs/Shoulders Chest/Tri Back/Bi. For cutting, I use a 5 day split Legs/Chest/Back/Rest/Shoulder/Arms/Rest.
Last time, I was doing a lot of cardio - running and swimming. This time I intend to keep cardio to a minimum with perhaps 2 or 3 short sessions a week.

Sounds like you have got it nailed man and you know what works for your body really well ! I look forward to seeing the results !


Guess you have got To know exactly how you react over time , when your body fat was at its lowest point was your skin loose if you don't mind me asking ? If so did you did anything to remedy it ?

Your making me question my current plans though haha !

I'm concidering a bulk when I'm done with my second transformation - it will have been a 6 month cut from 125.6 kg hopefully down to 95. I got to 102.9 in round one took 2 weeks off to let my body recover and to shock my metabolism again as things slowed down - went back up to 104.9 and yesterday's weigh in was 101.7 but it was inconsistent with my usual weigh in times .

Depending on what the next 2 weeks being Ill guess I'll make the decision at this rate of steady progress I should rock in at about 97 kg in two weeks .

If I get to 97 that quickly I think I'll set the bar higher so long as the skin does not become to loose.

I'm thinking out loud into the thread now so I'll shush !

Thanks again for the inspiration any thoughts would be much apriciated

[Ryanh189]

Here is my transformation around 40lbs

[joehxc]

Here is my transformation around 40lbs

Keep up the hard work man its really paying off

What are the dates between the photos?

[BloodySalad]

when your body fat was at its lowest point was your skin loose if you don't mind me asking ? If so did you did anything to remedy it ?

Yes. It's the one tiny downer I have. I didn't have a lot but there was a little bit hanging around the waist and lower pelvis area. I might get lucky and it did seem to tighten up a bit before the bulk, but I guess that's in the lap of the gods.
You'll read a lot about remedies and preventions but at the end of the day, it's all down to how much elasticity your skin retains. You could try losing slowly and using creams, drinking water, etc, but if that elasticity isn't there, there's a good chance that you're going to get loose skin whatever happens if you lose a lot of weight.

On the upside, I've heard that if you stay lean, it often does tighten up. It's just a question of time. And, like I said, it did seem to tighten a little for me.

Thinking about it though - I'd rather have the loose skin than still be fat. And when people have asked me the same question, I've told them not to worry. Wear it as a badge of honour. Every time you look down at it, it should be a reminder of your hard work and dedication and instead of feeling down, you should feel proud.

[joehxc]

Every time you look down at it, it should be a reminder of your hard work and dedication and instead of feeling down, you should feel proud.

Probably one of the best things I've read on here so far - man that's an awesome way to put it! Thanks for taking the time out to read and reply to what I said

Also what you said about learning to stay lean will play a major factor if my arms are anything to go by then my mid section should follow!

Thank you again ^_^

[cb7308]

Well not near done but this is my progress so far have lost 35 lbs. Not near as good as most of you, i dnt see i lot of changes like i would have liked, would like to loose about 25 more lbs. Tgen start a clean bulk! If anyone could guess b/f% before and after would be good im guessing maybe 23-25% now.pics on my bodyspace cant attach off my phone

[Landor]

Started at 250 and around 35% or more body fat.

Today just around 200 and 15% body fat.

[tkonpk]

Started at 250 and around 35% or more body fat.

Today just around 200 and 15% body fat.

Amazing job man, you look awesome.

[Skullster]

Started at 250 and around 35% or more body fat.

Today just around 200 and 15% body fat.

Awesome transformation! Seriously you look 10 years younger. I think you have convinced me to shave my goatee of gray hair as well. Reps coming your way.

[thepower]

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Can't forget the ladies I run a blog project that celebrates transformations, Laina in the photo weighed over 400lbs in the before pic, she now weighs 200lbs and has maintained for a very long 9 years.
Rest of her pics are here http://wp.me/p2rpQN-6p

[MoMo78666]

Hey everyone, my first post so I thought I'd post some progress pics.

Initially the goal was to loose weight I then decided to put on muscle mass. It's a work in progress so hopefully I'll be able to get my goals checked!

In the first picture I am 87kg

In the second picture I am 77kg

In the third picture I am 80kg

I want to gain but for weeks my weight remains the same
It becomes too costly for me to stick to organic protein sources
As far as the time gap between each pic, I cannot remember exactly but they are a fair months apart. (even the last two)

[JustSteve]

Im 42, started a little over a year ago at 238 lbs. I was miseable. Not any more! Dropped to 172. Bulked to 184 and now gonna enjoy the summer with a decent 6 pack at 173 before I bulk in aug or september. A former fatty, I plan on competing next year! This thread is awesome!


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Amazing job man. Truly and inspiration.

[Ryanh189]

Keep up the hard work man its really paying off

What are the dates between the photos?

One with my mother was around like 2 1/2 years ago, next picture without the gains and cuts is around 5 months!

[Eagle33]

Not nearly as impressive as most of the changes in here, but a change non the less. I started out at 254 lbs and I am now down to 223 lbs in 4 months. Can anyone give an estimate of my current bodyfat? Thanks for the inspiration and for keeping me motivated, I cant wait to see what the next 4 months bring.

[JoakimFitness]

6 months cut. What do you think?
18 years old

[srh90]

Started at 250 and around 35% or more body fat.

Today just around 200 and 15% body fat.

WOW dude. great job. You look so much younger. Also, we are the same height and pretty much started at the same weight.. what did you do to look that good at 200 pounds at 5 foot 7? Im really interested, I would love to get results like that.

[Landor]

WOW dude. great job. You look so much younger. Also, we are the same height and pretty much started at the same weight.. what did you do to look that good at 200 pounds at 5 foot 7? Im really interested, I would love to get results like that.

Well I went to the gym every day and I mean every day for two years. The first year and half I did 30 minutes of cardio then I hit the weights for an hour. On Saturday and Sunday cardio only. I kid you not I did this non stop. I also ate clean. Not even cheat meals. I counted calories and I stayed away from fat and sugar. I also stayed away from fast and processed foods. No white bread or deep fried anything. Diet is the key to looking and being healthy.

At one time while I was trying to lose fat I was at 182. I am on a mini bulk now but will start to cut again next week. 190 is my ideal weight. I try to stay around that. I am not trying to get any bigger really. I am just trying to maintain now.

It just takes time. I am approaching three years this Nov. Stay committed and don't expect everything over night and you will be good. I think that is the big thing right there. People need to realize this is a way of life.

[mdrob]

This is my motivation


I'm looking to live past 60 (way past) I wanna be there to see her get married and meet my first grand kids.

Beautiful daughter. My two daughters are also my best motivational tool ever. Not to mention being there for MANY years to come, lets not forget as fathers that we'd like to instill a little fear in her future dates. Some muscle on Dad goes a long way. Best wishes.