May 1st Aug 1st Transformation motivation thread

[Thewix]

Anybody got any ideas for homemade salad dressing???

Olive oil, vineragette, lemon juice.

Sometimes I toast some cashews and crush them as well.

[Javid_Shanghai]

Olive oil, vineragette, lemon juice.

Sometimes I toast some cashews and crush them as well.

nice.. u eat it everyday or just for lunch? btw, u already lean nuff (from avi), still cutting?

[Thewix]

nice.. u eat it everyday or just for lunch? btw, u already lean nuff (from avi), still cutting?

Pretty much everyday, in one form or another, chuck the chicken in a a couple of wraps with most of the salad, have some fruit with the cottage cheese.

My avi is pre-bulk, I'll post a progress picture on here tomorrow.

[Javid_Shanghai]

Pretty much everyday, in one form or another, chuck the chicken in a a couple of wraps with most of the salad, have some fruit with the cottage cheese.

My avi is pre-bulk, I'll post a progress picture on here tomorrow.

I see.. Im actually sick of eating chicken breast.. So whats ur current weight?

[NitrogenWidget]

170 this morn.
No parties.
Though my mac's were crap this weekend I spent it wearing out my kids & myself.
LOL!

Most important thing is I didn't wind up with an extra 5lbs of water weight.
Next Sat. party.

This is gonna be tough. LOL!

[TelusLob]

I ended up eating better yesterday than I have in weeks, but I'm up a lb today (although I'm got up at 645 this AM) ! LOL .. One gym visit per week sucks! Guess its better than zero! I take my 3 year old home on 7/7. Then life gets back to somewhat normal. Haven't decided what I am going to do yet. I think I'm going to try to shed a few lbs of fat I've put on over the past month once he leaves.

Going to go swimming today again. It's about all the exercise I can get these days.

On the flip side, I may be changing jobs (promotion *fingers crossed*) and my schedule will likely change as well as a result. We'll see about that, though.

[bama5584]

I had a good weekend! Down to 224 and got a PR on bench... 260lbs. Seems I'm still on track for my goal of under 200lbs and bench 315lbs by the end of this year.

I ended up eating better yesterday than I have in weeks, but I'm up a lb today (although I'm got up at 645 this AM) ! LOL .. One gym visit per week sucks! Guess its better than zero! I take my 3 year old home on 7/7. Then life gets back to somewhat normal. Haven't decided what I am going to do yet. I think I'm going to try to shed a few lbs of fat I've put on over the past month once he leaves.

Going to go swimming today again. It's about all the exercise I can get these days.

On the flip side, I may be changing jobs (promotion *fingers crossed*) and my schedule will likely change as well as a result. We'll see about that, though.

Good luck with the job change and congrats if (when!) it happens!

[workinithard]

Went running yesterday 1.5 miles in 12-15 mins not great at all but I ran with the dog so walked a few times for her. Weighed in at 206.6 this meoning hoping for 206 tomorrow. On duty for 24hrs though so lets see how this goes for my weight. Went to gym this morning did arms slated myself was awesome!

Good luck with your promotion!!!!

[moore93]

This whole sticking around mid 180's thing is annoying me. I've been 183-184 in the morning for the last week :|

[ajm422]

Can I do a quick survey about everyones' calorie levels? Specifically dudes around 5' 8" and 165-175 pounds looking to lose fat. I'm comfortable doing between 1,500-1,600 a day and I lose easily, but I'm curious about others' experiences.

[caprica6]

Just goes to show consistency and patience will get you the progress you want.

Thanks, Skullster! I'm gonna need more of that patience going forward. What's the latest on the chin-ups?

I was just posting my weights in the forum

D'oh. Nitro set it up that way so he can get pms from girls on a regular basis.

My avi is pre-bulk, I'll post a progress picture on here tomorrow.

I was wondering about that myself! You look so lean in that avi.

I had a good weekend! Down to 224 and got a PR on bench... 260lbs.

Yaw!

Went to gym this morning did arms slated myself was awesome!

Good luck with your promotion!!!!

It's great to see you so motivated.

x2 Teluslob

everyones' calorie levels? .

no idea!

...

I was able to work out at home today, finally, so I did a brief light weight cardio circuit using either an 8 lb dumb bell or light ankle weights, and I stayed off my feet for most of it.

I did Russian twists with my feet raised, bicycle kicks and leg raises, and various kickbacks with my feet dangling off the edge of my bed so I wouldn’t put pressure on my left foot. I also did some bridges (held with minimal pulsing), shoulders and biceps while seated, and triceps and back while standing.

I finished up with punching drills, and that soon morphed into dancing from the waist up when certain songs came on the radio.

[Skullster]

Thanks, Skullster! I'm gonna need more of that patience going forward. What's the latest on the chin-ups?

Still can only do 1.5 but I am continuing with the walk the planks exercises. I am thinking after I lose some weight I may be able to get the second one. Good job on the way you improvise around your injury and exercise!

[moore93]

Can I do a quick survey about everyones' calorie levels? Specifically dudes around 5' 8" and 165-175 pounds looking to lose fat. I'm comfortable doing between 1,500-1,600 a day and I lose easily, but I'm curious about others' experiences.

I'm eating 1500 a day give or take 150.

Was eating ~1200 when I started.

[limepickle]

Can I do a quick survey about everyones' calorie levels? Specifically dudes around 5' 8" and 165-175 pounds looking to lose fat. I'm comfortable doing between 1,500-1,600 a day and I lose easily, but I'm curious about others' experiences.

1800 in the week, nearer 2500 at weekends. Lifting 3x a week and a fair bit of cardio. (5' 10" 158lb)

[bama5584]

Can I do a quick survey about everyones' calorie levels? Specifically dudes around 5' 8" and 165-175 pounds looking to lose fat. I'm comfortable doing between 1,500-1,600 a day and I lose easily, but I'm curious about others' experiences.

Obviously I'm heavier, but when I stick to 1800 a day I lose right at 2lbs a week. I just need to stick to it!

[mom2e3]

Any dolphin or whale sightings?

Spinner dolphins on Saturday. Or so I heard. I couldn't go. BUT, we're paddling several miles tonight in the open ocean, so I'm hopeful. There's a south swell and wind gusts, so we'll see how tough it is, and what creatures want to rise to the surface to see us.

I take my 3 year old home on 7/7. <snip>

On the flip side, I may be changing jobs (promotion *fingers crossed*) and my schedule will likely change as well as a result. We'll see about that, though.

How is it having a three year old for that relatively short time frame? I'd think it would be a rough adjustment for the both of you with only a brief moment of it running smoothly? Good luck on your promotion!

Pretty much everyday, in one form or another, chuck the chicken in a a couple of wraps with most of the salad, have some fruit with the cottage cheese.

My avi is pre-bulk, I'll post a progress picture on here tomorrow.

That food looked awesome. I do not like planning like that, but wish I had someone who'd do it for me. lol

This is gonna be tough. LOL!

Such it up, buttercup. You can do this.

and that soon morphed into dancing from the waist up when certain songs came on the radio.

The visual is cracking me up. But way to get in a good workout despite your injury!

[limepickle]

and this is the result



Cals is approx and during the week only. Weekends I always aimed to hit maint. though sometimes went over, sometimes under.

Since Jan, cardio has been 30-40 mins per session.

Since logging cals (Jan) I've been aiming for 1g per lb protein and 0.5g per lb fat. Carbs for the rest.

P.s. NOT looking for reps here (you guys already repped me enough!). I'm just a bit of a numbers geek!

[dagame04]

Just posted up new progress pics... Can you guys and gals let me know what you think... I suck at taking pics of my body... The first pic is me in march the last 2 pics were my most recent.

[TB0202]

Back from vacation and still managed to lose a few pounds. Quite a shock but I'll take it.

[workinithard]

Omg duty sucks lol sorry bored at heck.

[djsneak]

up 2lb this week Gonna give the EC a rest for a couple of weeks then resume. Adding in more cardio this week, aiming for 20-30 mins running after weights, hopefully should get the cut back on track.

[moosejuice16]

PM sent to Nitro. 210lbs. LOL. had a 4200 calorie day yesterday so im not surprised its a little heavy this morning. I am really liking being on a bulk though. Finally getting some lifts going up and my back is slowly improving.

If anyone fancies changing up their arm routine i highly recommend doing the " 6 weeks to sick arms" program on bb.com. I've got a week or so left on it and its been a massive help. Felt my triceps were a bit of a weakness but it's improved them alot for me.

Hope everyone else is doing well and i'll try and be around a bit more for this last month.

[Thewix]

Can I do a quick survey about everyones' calorie levels? Specifically dudes around 5' 8" and 165-175 pounds looking to lose fat. I'm comfortable doing between 1,500-1,600 a day and I lose easily, but I'm curious about others' experiences.

1500-1600!

Damn!

I'm on 2200 during the week, then a bit more at the weekends, about 2400. Protein min 160, fat min 70, then whatever I want with the rest. Doing IF and it makes dieting a lot easier.

I'm upping my calories to 2400 from this week since I'm upping my cardio, ready for a 10k race on the 22nd June and a Super Sprint Spartan Race on the 29th.

I'm at 145lbs this morning, I think I've lost enough, will maintain for a while now but still remain in this thread, it's been a great motivation.

And I'm getting a tattoo on my arm, 3/4 sleeve soon, woo hoo! Will post pictures once I get that done, I didn't have time for pictures this morning, will try tonight - BEFORE dinner :-)

[mom2e3]

Just posted up new progress pics... Can you guys and gals let me know what you think... I suck at taking pics of my body... The first pic is me in march the last 2 pics were my most recent.

Fantastic work!!!

[Thewix]

Just posted up new progress pics... Can you guys and gals let me know what you think... I suck at taking pics of my body... The first pic is me in march the last 2 pics were my most recent.

Losing dat dere gut, well done.

[NitrogenWidget]

Can I do a quick survey about everyones' calorie levels? Specifically dudes around 5' 8" and 165-175 pounds looking to lose fat. I'm comfortable doing between 1,500-1,600 a day and I lose easily, but I'm curious about others' experiences.

I try to keep it under 1400 cals during the week.
Because it seems like I got a party every fricken weekend.
I think it balances it ok.

Since I have a desk job i'm usually fine energy wise.

Oh and 170 even this morning.

[bama5584]

I was 224lbs on the dot this morning. Up from 223.8 yesterday, but still a 1.2lbs loss from last week, so I'll take it.

Just posted up new progress pics... Can you guys and gals let me know what you think... I suck at taking pics of my body... The first pic is me in march the last 2 pics were my most recent.

Nice job!

[realdeal23]

down about 2 more lbs this week. went from 294 to almost 280 since the inception of this thread. I was like 276 friday morning but i had some alcohal and a few foods that i shouldn't have...back ati t strict so I can crack through and bust down this 280 barrier on the spreadsheet!!!!!!!!!! July will be huge for me

[thjones3]

I haven't been here in over a week just due to being busy. I haven't really been eating that well (macro-wise) either, but spent the whole weekend outside and drank lots o water and somehow dropped a pound. Back in the gym today for my 'push' day and felt great! Keep up the good work everyone!

p.s. I'm eating 1900/day, but only losing about .5 lb/week on average. I am however seeing some nice gains in the lifts, so I'm ok with that.

[ajm422]

no idea!

Cute

I'm eating 1500 a day give or take 150.

Was eating ~1200 when I started.

1800 in the week, nearer 2500 at weekends. Lifting 3x a week and a fair bit of cardio. (5' 10" 158lb)

Obviously I'm heavier, but when I stick to 1800 a day I lose right at 2lbs a week. I just need to stick to it!

I'm on 2200 during the week, then a bit more at the weekends, about 2400.

I try to keep it under 1400 cals during the week.
Because it seems like I got a party every fricken weekend.
I think it balances it ok.

Since I have a desk job i'm usually fine energy wise.

Oh and 170 even this morning.

p.s. I'm eating 1900/day, but only losing about .5 lb/week on average. I am however seeing some nice gains in the lifts, so I'm ok with that.

Wow. I guess I've been spending too much time on the Nutrition forum. Seems like everyone is eating way less here than I would have anticipated. Good work on the lost fat, everyone! I suppose I'll keep my calories low, then!

Also, feel free to keep the calorie numbers coming. I always love crowdsourcing advice!