May 1st to August 1st Transformation Motivation Thread.

[Nosepull]

I have a bad habit of waking up - going to work, and eating lunch around 1130 - then going home and eating dinner around 6-7pm. I know the 5 meals+ per day concept to keep your metabolism working/buring calories more efficiently. I dubbed these added meals "metabolism meals". I wish I had the time to sit around and cook meals but I really do not right now. The shakes are better than not putting anything in my body.

edit: Not that I am very proud to say this, but I previously lost weight from 249-202 pounds by eating 3 meals, plus 2 protein shake snacks in between, and a combo of weight training and cardio. I know the steps to succeed, but often lack the discipline to accomplish long term diet/exercise consistency.

Eat however many meals you want, it doesn't matter.

[shoefanatic23]

I don't know how much exploring you've done, but if you click on "Motivation" on the toolbar on the top of this page and then "Transformations" you'll see an endless list of female transformations. Here's one: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/body...healthier.html

Looking great, shoefanatic23!

Thanks!

OK here is my progress from Jan 2012 until this morning. I have been looking like the picture on the right for about 4 months now. Not much change happening other than my diet is up 1000 calories with no weight gain in the past month. Had an annual physical yesterday and the doctor was impressed. He said the lack of weight gain or loss can be from my hormones adjusting to all the weight loss. Who knows but I know this, I still have a ways to go to get the body I want to see looking back at me in the mirror.



Some of my stats from these 2 pictures:

Weight - from 270 to 190
BF% - 35.5% to 12%
Waist measurement - 49.5 inches - 32.5 inches
Hips - 46.5 inches to 39 inches in Dec 2012. Still at 39 inch hips for months later.

Dude that is a huge transformation! Awesome job and a ton of respect man!

Lookin lean!! Do you plan to bulk anytime soon?

Thanks. Reverse dieting starting next month. I want that 500 pound deadlift!

Thanks. Reverse dieting starting next month. I want that 500 pound deadlift!

Eat however many meals you want, it doesn't matter.

This is the truth!

[Fuzzhead]

just gonna leave this here i found out today make sure you pee before lifting weights or you can get epididymitis

[Nosepull]

just gonna leave this here i found out today make sure you pee before lifting weights or you can get epididymitis

I don't know why, but I piss first thing upon arriving at the gym nearly every single time.

[Fuzzhead]

I don't know why, but I piss first thing upon arriving at the gym nearly every single time.

I made the mistake while squating heavy so im taking 1800mg of ipruphen a day now courtesy of the doc

[igglesphan]

I know the 5 meals+ per day concept to keep your metabolism working/buring calories more efficiently. I dubbed these added meals "metabolism meals".

How do you know this??

Meal timing/frequency is largely irrelevant. There is no metabolic advantage to eating more frequent meals.... it's the total 24 hour energy balance that will dictate whether you gain or lose weight. As nosepull already mentioned, eat when it's convenient for you. I eat one large meal every day (in the evening).

[MilSpec4Life]

How do you know this??

Meal timing/frequency is largely irrelevant. There is no metabolic advantage to eating more frequent meals.... it's the total 24 hour energy balance that will dictate whether you gain or lose weight. As nosepull already mentioned, eat when it's convenient for you. I eat one large meal every day (in the evening).

Alright - I appreciate the intent of your posts, but this is getting to the point of frustrating (for me). I am not wanting that to come off confrontational, but simply making my feeling known. I am not an expert, not giving advice to anyone, so there is no need to highlight, bold and critique words as if I am preaching my way as the gospel.

However, should you feel obligated to do so, I would like to point out that if you quote me, please do it correctly and understand "context" because what I said was "I know the 5 meals+ per day concept to keep your metabolism working/burning calories more efficiently". I am not stating this as fact or myth, but rather that I am aware of the school of thought which teaches this. Obviously you do not subscribe to that theory, which is ok, but do not mistake me for claiming what is right/wrong/ good/bad, better/best.

Remember, this is a motivation thread - and I have not asked a question yet.

[Nosepull]

Alright - I appreciate the intent of your posts, but this is getting to the point of frustrating (for me). I am not wanting that to come off confrontational, but simply making my feeling known. I am not an expert, not giving advice to anyone, so there is no need to highlight, bold and critique words as if I am preaching my way as the gospel.

However, should you feel obligated to do so, I would like to point out that if you quote me, please do it correctly and understand "context" because what I said was "I know the 5 meals+ per day concept to keep your metabolism working/burning calories more efficiently". I am not stating this as fact or myth, but rather that I am aware of the school of thought which teaches this. Obviously you do not subscribe to that theory, which is ok, but do not mistake me for claiming what is right/wrong/ good/bad, better/best.

Remember, this is a motivation thread - and I have not asked a question yet.

We were trying to help - don't take it personally. There's a lot of misconceptions in the world of fitness, and most of us have had our own mistakes corrected by members of this forum. We're just trying to pay it forward.

[cyanotikat]

I will find PutaFever and get them in here if you don't stop bickering xD

[igglesphan]

Alright - I appreciate the intent of your posts, but this is getting to the point of frustrating (for me). I am not wanting that to come off confrontational, but simply making my feeling known. I am not an expert, not giving advice to anyone, so there is no need to highlight, bold and critique words as if I am preaching my way as the gospel.

However, should you feel obligated to do so, I would like to point out that if you quote me, please do it correctly and understand "context" because what I said was "I know the 5 meals+ per day concept to keep your metabolism working/burning calories more efficiently". I am not stating this as fact or myth, but rather that I am aware of the school of thought which teaches this. Obviously you do not subscribe to that theory, which is ok, but do not mistake me for claiming what is right/wrong/ good/bad, better/best.

Remember, this is a motivation thread - and I have not asked a question yet.

No offense taken... cheers.

[MilSpec4Life]

Went to the gym last night at 6pm thinking it was Friday because I am working 7/week for a while. Disappointed when I arrived to a closed YMCA. Went for a 3.5 mile run instead.

[stingray72]

Holy crap, great job Skullster!

I third this.

[stingray72]

I second this. You also reminded me I have just hit 1 year this past week!!! Pics inc. There will be pizza bloat in them xD

Edit: See attached. Pic is rather large-ish, don't want to take up so much room xD Like skullster, I am no where near done. Lol.

Excellent job to you as well.

[ToshiroAki]

6lbs in 5 days, working towards making it 10 by Wednesday.

think i will invest in a fiber supplement, for certain reasons >.>

about to go put down 20miles combination of biking and swimming, this Iron man cardio training is fairly fun.

[Fawky]

Awesome Skullster!

[stingray72]

I just restocked on my protein powder and got Dymatize Nutrition Elite xt 12-Hour Protein Powder 4.4 pounds for 31.34 each. I bought 3 tubs. I figure the longer release protein is better when cutting anyway. I got to have my protein powder to put in my morning meal of oatmeal haha.

[Fuzzhead]

i wish i could afford protein powder would make it abit easier but hey hoe one day i will be able to

[ghostkrashers]

Well I'm "fasting" until tonight, because we are going to a big Italian restaurant for my sister's birthday. You know, the type where one meal is above your deficiet

[Fuzzhead]

Well I'm "fasting" until tonight, because we are going to a big Italian restaurant for my sister's birthday. You know, the type where one meal is above your deficiet

dude this weekend ive let it go ive ate hog roast indian food it might help speed your metabolism up and get better results in the week

[stingray72]

Im eating a measly 880 calories today so I feel ya man. Trying to make up for binging a few days ago.

[ghostkrashers]

Wow, third time typing this. Found out I was pressing the wrong reply button. I feel like an idiot.

Im eating a measly 880 calories today so I feel ya man. Trying to make up for binging a few days ago.

That's only a few oreos and you're done for the day O_O. But seriously, I would die on 880 calories. I love food too much. That is why I cannot wait to bulk.

[Nosepull]

I intended to eat at maintenance this week. My maintenance turns out to be right around 2200 calories including running - so low! I hope that by eating at a small surplus for a few months after running my marathon in June I can add muscle and maybe increase this.

Respect to everyone cutting at 1600 or below - that's crazy hard.

[Biorhythmic]

I'm in too! ^-^

[stingray72]

Wow, third time typing this. Found out I was pressing the wrong reply button. I feel like an idiot.

That's only a few oreos and you're done for the day O_O. But seriously, I would die on 880 calories. I love food too much. That is why I cannot wait to bulk.

Actually its 4 servings of oatmeal and two servings of whey protein haha.

[stingray72]

I intended to eat at maintenance this week. My maintenance turns out to be right around 2200 calories including running - so low! I hope that by eating at a small surplus for a few months after running my marathon in June I can add muscle and maybe increase this.

Respect to everyone cutting at 1600 or below - that's crazy hard.

That would include me.

[mtnmama]

Respect to everyone cutting at 1600 or below - that's crazy hard.

me too - ~1500

[Biorhythmic]

me too - ~1500

Also me xD

Well, good luck to you guys as well. Let's rock. \m/(>.<)\m/

[ToshiroAki]

complete reverse of me, currently cutting at 3,000-3,500kcal

(maintenance for me is 5,800 i eat 3,000 for a 2,800 deficit, and do an additional 6,000kcal worth of cardio for a -8,800/day deficit.)

[Aadagio]

Has anyone tried the 5:2 or have any thoughts on it?

[ghostkrashers]

Usually I feel more hungry after this long without food. Still feeling really no hunger. Today has been quite easy.

My online sources I've looked at say that ~1500 is right for me to lose 2 pounds a week. Not very fun, but worth it.