best motivation ever

[diceam]

ok, so i went on a huge health kick going into the summer and was probably in the best shape of my life at 6'2 190. maybe 20% bf or something at best (nothing special).

i burnt out (unsustainable program) and proceeded to completely disregard healthy eating and exercise for the next three months until i decided to start eating like a non-moron and lifting regularly about a week ago.

i was literally afraid to weigh myself because i thought it was going to be so bad. i worked up the intestinal fortitude to do it tonight. my objective guess was 213.5. somehow, 180?! i even checked the scale's accuracy using dumbells, officially marking the first time something i learned on "salute your shorts" benefited me in life. i must have a serious case of body dysmorphia, because i looked embarassingly fat to myself in the mirror as of a week ago. yes, i'm a bit skinny-fat, but it would be kind to refer to what i saw as skinny-fat.

that's pretty much the best motivation ever. being at the lowest weight i've been in for several years along with the benefit of quick newbie lifting gains ahead is a pretty smooth way to adjust to a workout routine. can't wait to get into that gym when it feels like it makes a noticeable difference every day.

now i just have to learn how to keep it up when plateau time comes, and the battle will be won forever!

[OfficerJimLahey]

good luck, if you believe you have a serious case of body dysmorphia it may be something to keep an eye on...stay safe

[riffdex]

Also possible you lost a fair amount of muscle mass when you stopped exercising, which partially counters any increase on the scale due to fat gain and understates your increase in bodyfat. Keep strong, bro!

[diceam]

yeah, there was certainly loss of muscle mass and strength involved. i was convinced i had put on a ton of fat though, so it was quite a relief. now that i'm dedicated (for the time being) to lifting, strength is coming back quickly and i see definite results from even a week ago.

basically, i was mentally geared up to have to cut from 215 to 165 and in actuality i have to cut from 180 to 165. felt good lol

[moumenr]

good luck man...may the iron be with you !!!

[jimboslizzl]

yeah

[diceam]

thanks for chiming in jim.

anyway, this has helped me to be really disciplined about hitting the gym hard every day and eating at a healthy deficit, consistently for 14 days with no slipups. cheat days and easing up a bit will come soon, but i'm trying to take advantage of the situation and get the most out of it that i can right now.

currently at 176 and seeing quick gains in mass and definition in chest/arms/legs (3 months of acting like a sloth will lead to that i guess). i think i'm about 10 pounds away from my first ever 4-pack! weak, i know.

[spillmouse]

Keep hustling cuz