I've been into lifting since I was about 15 years old, but could never get the results I was looking for. Never really stuck to a proper diet or strict, focused training routine. My last two years of university really did a number to my body, having gained roughly 70-80lbs of pure fat from age 20-22. I was partying and drinking a lot, eating like crap and I had quit lifting or exercising entirely. I felt like hell, and looked worse. I was very unhappy with my life and was on the fast track to possible depression and surely other health concerns.
It was around May 2013 (~9 months ago) that I looked in the mirror, hated what I saw and decided to get back on track. Here's my official "before" picture.
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01-31-2014, 06:56 AM #1Registered User
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CHECK MY PROGRESS MISC!! TheRoadToSwole - Progression from fat to stage!
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01-31-2014, 06:57 AM #2Registered User
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So I cleaned up my diet somewhat, got my ass back in the gym and started doing work! I was noticing some results about a month in.. Still not to the extent I would have liked, probably because I was still drinking on weekends and cheating more then I would have liked. Here's the pictures 1 month later.. Early June-ish. (~8 months ago)
At this point, even though the results weren't spectacular, I was ecstatic that I was starting to see some results. Being a gym rat for many years, it had always been a dream of mine to step on stage and compete in a bodybuilding competition... So I decided to get myself a coach and train to compete... This is what completely changed my life... I stuck to my diet and listened to my coach to a tee and the changes I was seeing were incredible. Here's my pictures from early November 2013 (~3 months ago).
Continued....
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01-31-2014, 06:58 AM #3Registered User
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At this point, I was so addicted to the gains and changes. My motivation was 15/10; I dedicated myself 100%. Things were changing faster than I would ever have imagined. The local "novice" bodybuilding show takes place on March 29/14 and I set my sights on it.
Currently, as of tomorrow, that is 8 weeks away. Took some progress pictures this morning.. Here's my "8 weeks +1 day out" photos.
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01-31-2014, 06:58 AM #4Been miscing for to long
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Lookin thick solid and tight in that before pic
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01-31-2014, 06:59 AM #5Registered User
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This sport has truly changed my life. I feel like a better person in every single aspect of my life. My confidence is through the roof and I have a great outlook on life. My friends and family all tell me how i've changed so much for the better. Now, I don't post these results to gloat or brag. I post this entirely to motivate others to make the change that i've made. ANYTHING is possible if you want it badly enough. I wanted it badly enough and I got it. Don't procrastinate. Get off the couch and do it NOW! Greatness awaits us all. Go get it.
Here's a few comparison shots from June-now. Weight in before pictures was ~230. Current weight is 168.2 as of this morning.
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01-31-2014, 07:00 AM #6Registered User
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amazing. well done
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01-31-2014, 07:01 AM #7Registered User
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Damn. Congrats Dave man
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01-31-2014, 07:01 AM #8Been miscing for to long
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Sick progress gjdm
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01-31-2014, 07:02 AM #9Registered User
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Who there? its dat dere
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01-31-2014, 07:02 AM #10Registered User
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9 months?
u fcking wot m8, sounds like you had lifted before and prob had some muscle under that but holy phuck
great job opie, srs mirin
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01-31-2014, 07:03 AM #11Registered User
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wot.
Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything - all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.
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01-31-2014, 07:03 AM #12Subhuman Incel
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Still impressive as fuk.Originally Posted by Jaydogg717
In for Boston Lloyd MK. II*Wish I was dead crew*
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01-31-2014, 07:04 AM #13Been miscing for to long
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How much did your lifts go up?
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01-31-2014, 07:04 AM #14Registered Phaggot
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Very impressive, merlin'.
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01-31-2014, 07:04 AM #15Registered User
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Amazing job! Keep pushing hard these last 8 weeks
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01-31-2014, 07:05 AM #16Registered User
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Impressive mate
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01-31-2014, 07:05 AM #17Registered User
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If this was truly nine months of work......you just made my past 1 year look like ****
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01-31-2014, 07:05 AM #18Registered User
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the phrase 'i want to be leaf' has never been more appropriate than NOW.
I WANT TO BE LEAF.
OP, u said you lifted before, i mean, how long did you lift before? u obviously cut, but how long did you bulk in that 9 month span too? i mean, my mind is full of fuq right now! good job though. that's incredible any way you look at it!Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything - all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.
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01-31-2014, 07:06 AM #19Registered User
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WOW....awesome job bro!!!
Care to share what tips your trainer had you doing...cardio, diet?
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01-31-2014, 07:07 AM #20custom user title
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excellent
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01-31-2014, 07:07 AM #211 Cheeky Kunt m8
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01-31-2014, 07:07 AM #22Registered User
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That's honestly jaw-dropping man.
Would really like to know what you used but ya know, we're on BB.com so I'll just wonder.
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01-31-2014, 07:07 AM #23Registered User
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really? if so, then i'm willing to venture into the dark side (semi-srs). with results like THAT!? who wouldn't!?>few if wJHEWEWU 8U324EOriginally Posted by Jaydogg717
I'm feeling natty frustration right now. fuq man. i first have to cut to an eithiopean level. and then slowly bulk. fuq this man. i'm serious considering taking some creatine (if you know what i mean)Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything - all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.
-Steve Jobs
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01-31-2014, 07:07 AM #24Registered User
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Definitely had some size under the fat. As I mentioned, I lifted since 15 but took a 2 year break. Muscle memory helped..Originally Posted by Vikingmiscer
They went up quite a bit. I don't ever lift heavy except on deads. My coach has always had me hitting higher rep ranges .Originally Posted by idreamofnumber1
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01-31-2014, 07:08 AM #25Let me ban bro
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Wowzers! Incredible OP. GL with the competition
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01-31-2014, 07:09 AM #26
impressive big guy
repped
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01-31-2014, 07:10 AM #27Registered User
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nice transformation brah
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01-31-2014, 07:11 AM #28Banned
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How many cals were you on a day?
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01-31-2014, 07:16 AM #2923
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Mother of god, you made it
What kind of diet are you following brah?NI GALLINA NI BOSTERO, DEL ROJO HASTA LOS HUEVOS
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01-31-2014, 07:16 AM #30Registered User
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today, my eyes have been opened.
Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything - all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.
-Steve Jobs
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