June 1 2015 Full Picture Thread/Discussion

[DocHoss]

Random Q - do ATMs at stripper places give out 1s? Though if I ran across ID might have to give up a Jackson regardless!

Michael Jackson is on a bill now?

[JimmyJonny]

Ok here they are.

Switched up my supps a little, taking taurine now and coming off creatine.

Wow, really lookin good.

[steffo99]

4 weeks at it now and Up 5 lbs to 204. Before I stopped 6 months ago I was at 210 and waist size was 35-36 in.
It's down to 33 atm. I keep getting comments from people, another today, that they had assumed I was 28-29. I don't care about age that much but nice to hear. I did take a look back at pictures I took a year ago and I do think I looked older then. The only thing I can think of that I changed has been that I cut alcohol down to almost zero consumption ...have just been about one night every 2 months compared to many beers a week before. I do look a bit fat in some pics but picked one I liked. Well, that's it for me..

[JimmyJonny]

4 weeks at it now and Up 5 lbs to 204. Before I stopped 6 months ago I was at 210 and waist size was 35-36 in.
It's down to 33 atm. I keep getting comments from people, another today, that they had assumed I was 28-29. I don't care about age that much but nice to hear. I did take a look back at pictures I took a year ago and I do think I looked older then. The only thing I can think of that I changed has been that I cut alcohol down to almost zero consumption ...have just been about one night every 2 months compared to many beers a week before. I do look a bit fat in some pics but picked one I liked. Well, that's it for me..

Looks like your right on track, nice.

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Went to my doctor and they didn't even have my MRI or EMG. They asked me if I brought my MRI and I told them no. I told them my regular doctors office told me everything was being sent to their office. Neither side takes responsibility, they just point fingers at each other. Pisses me off considering I would have gladly picked up a MRI copy. As far as the EMG report, they weren't even aware I had a EMG done...... WTF people. After 2 hours of driving around I got everything they need. My new appointment is tomorrow but I had to switch doctors to get in.

Made me miss my workout today, I'm pissed !!!!

[MilaGroski]

Nice pics! How long until your show (bikini?)? I'll have to take some myself soon, probably not in a bikini tho :P

IMS is like dry needling, yes? Heard good things about it but haven't tried it yet myself. Most of the stuff that's working for my is DYI trigger point/mobility/posture work that I've figured out helped after years of trial and error.

IMS is amazing. Intra Muscular Stimulation. Injured and seized soft tissues lock in a contracted position causing stiffness and pain. A needle is inserted deep into the tissue, which causes the tissue to react strongly, then relax. It basically makes the brain reboot the tissue into its proper state - as you know neuropathy is a unique kind of pain, and the resetting causes the relaxation and takes stimulation off the nerves.

I have mine along my right trap, up my neck and all the way into my skull base/c1. Immediately after you need rest and over the next few days it gets better and better! I have gone three months now without the constant pain I have had for two years, just gearing up for another treatment because I can feel it starting up.

It can actually help keep the pain away over time, and reduce neuropathic symptoms (I get peripheral neuropathy). I would seriously look into it. Its a mechanical fix, and the controlled injury also stimulates natural healing. http://www.istop.org/ims.html


Thanks for the kudos, looking forward to seeing your progress and the others!I'm 11 weeks from Provincials, 19 from Nationals.

[MilaGroski]

[QUOTE=JimmyJonny;1345799741]Wow, really lookin good.[/QUOTE

Thanks, just waiting on coach feedback to see if we need any changing up.

[mcbourque]

Lots of great looking peeps out here! You guys and glass look amazing!
Completely outclassed here
But I'm carrying on with my meager progress, what else can I do? At 121.6 this morning. Down 1.4lbs since the end of diet break.
Counting in ounces

[MilaGroski]

Lots of great looking peeps out here! You guys and glass look amazing!
Completely outclassed here
But I'm carrying on with my meager progress, what else can I do? At 121.6 this morning. Down 1.4lbs since the end of diet break.
Counting in ounces

You're so little! Are you cutting to bulk later, or just to lose fat?

[Cass40]

Lots of great looking peeps out here! You guys and glass look amazing!
Completely outclassed here
But I'm carrying on with my meager progress, what else can I do? At 121.6 this morning. Down 1.4lbs since the end of diet break.
Counting in ounces

Good job! I think I saw 121 in the scale the first time today which made me motivated.

Thanks, just waiting on coach feedback to see if we need any changing up.

You really have that bikini girl body. You're going to do great. How do you have zero cellulite on your ass? That's pretty amazing.

[mcbourque]

You're so little! Are you cutting to bulk later, or just to lose fat?

Lose fat. I'm used to be 115lbs. I'll see what I look like then and decide where I want to go from now. I seem to be in recomp forever LOL

[JimmyJonny]

Saw my neurosurgeon today and it's pretty bad. I'll be having surgery on 3-18-15 for a C6-C7 anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, plate,bank bone.

Normally you have other options..... shots, meds, pain management, therapy, but my nerve is so crushed that there is no other good solution. More than likely I do have permanent damage but the surgery gives me a chance to recover. The doctor made it clear though that the chance is very small. The primary object at this point is to relieve pain and free that nerve.

So I'm done........ I'm gonna lift till the day of my surgery then my recovery is about 8 weeks....... whatever that actually means.

I will be back lifting, no doubt....... I'm just sick of surgeries. For once I would like to lift and keep my gains, this is my 4th set back. OK, thats the last of my bitchin, lol.

countdown = 7 days of fishin left.

[DieselsMom]

At least they are doing something quickly - just do as the docs say this is much more important in the big scheme of things than a bb comp thread.

[Xscoot]

ID you are killing me with your pictures. My only chance is to out cut you and that's what I plan on doing.
Sweet azz picture Birdiefu. Good job Steffo, cuts comin along. Sexy picts Mila! Good luck JimmyJ I hope it all works out for you.

Down to 192.8 this morning. Cleaning up my diet just a tad now. Lowering carbs to under 60 a day. (no more cocoa chocolate balls ) Stopped coffee and replaced it with warm lemon water for the next 3 months. (Gives me better sleeps when low carbing) Time feels like its getting away. Any slip up will set me back days and I can't afford that.

I know it will be worth it whether I'm in the water or eating at a restaurant and can remove my shirt with confidence!!!

[birdiefu]

Saw my neurosurgeon today and it's pretty bad. I'll be having surgery on 3-18-15 for a C6-C7 anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, plate,bank bone.

Normally you have other options..... shots, meds, pain management, therapy, but my nerve is so crushed that there is no other good solution. More than likely I do have permanent damage but the surgery gives me a chance to recover. The doctor made it clear though that the chance is very small. The primary object at this point is to relieve pain and free that nerve.

So I'm done........ I'm gonna lift till the day of my surgery then my recovery is about 8 weeks....... whatever that actually means.

I will be back lifting, no doubt....... I'm just sick of surgeries. For once I would like to lift and keep my gains, this is my 4th set back. OK, thats the last of my bitchin, lol.

countdown = 7 days of fishin left.

Have you had other ACDFs, or is this your first cervical surgery? If this is a single-level, is your neuro proficient in artificial disc replacement and has he ruled that out in your case? Studies here and an Europe (more widespread ADR use) support disc replacement as preserving cervical mobility, decreased recovery time, and more appropriate for younger, active people. That, and evidence (granted, not 100% in studies, but there are not many longitudinal ones on this) that the immobilization of ACDF puts further stress on the discs above and below and exacerbates degeneration there. While ADR rate is increasing in the US, unfortunately depending on where you are there may not be many neurosurgeons who do it.

Regardless, I'm sure it will help relieve the pressure and hopefully get rid of a ton of the pain and get some normality back! Good luck

[mcbourque]

Ok here we go. Progress pic. This is a 14 month change as of this morning. From 125lbs to 121ish lbs.)

I keep focusing on balancing the right and left glute that I hadn't noticed that I am actually really losing fat. Back fat folds gone!
Soooo slow but in the right direction!

[Dawn6]

Marie your transformation is incredible. You really do look great.

[JimmyJonny]

i agree, lookin good.

I'm prolly gonna take a pic before surgery. I'd like to see how much of a difference there is after recovery

[Cass40]

Ok here we go. Progress pic. This is a 14 month change as of this morning. From 125lbs to 121ish lbs.)

I keep focusing on balancing the right and left glute that I hadn't noticed that I am actually really losing fat. Back fat folds gone!
Soooo slow but in the right direction!

Great progress Marie!

Now, can we see the front please?

[Mark1T]

Ok here we go. Progress pic. This is a 14 month change as of this morning. From 125lbs to 121ish lbs.)

I keep focusing on balancing the right and left glute that I hadn't noticed that I am actually really losing fat. Back fat folds gone!
Soooo slow but in the right direction!

Hey, girl. Wat yo name is?

[frozensparky]

Ok here we go. Progress pic. This is a 14 month change as of this morning. From 125lbs to 121ish lbs.)

I keep focusing on balancing the right and left glute that I hadn't noticed that I am actually really losing fat. Back fat folds gone!
Soooo slow but in the right direction!

Only 4lbs difference in those pictures, goes to show you what changes in body comp doesn't always reflect on the scale. Impressive is an understatement

[mcbourque]

Only 4lbs difference in those pictures, goes to show you what changes in body comp doesn't always reflect on the scale. Impressive is an understatement

Thanks all!

I know - I keep thinking I need to lose all this weight on the scale but the combo of heavy lifting and just under maintenance does work over time.

Cass - front is ok. It's the legs and hip area that are so slow to lean out.

[Jbizzlechizzle]

Thanks all!

I know - I keep thinking I need to lose all this weight on the scale but the combo of heavy lifting and just under maintenance does work over time.

Cass - front is ok. It's the legs and hip area that are so slow to lean out.

Slow and steady wins the race. You're doing a hell of a job! Great progress, you look great!

[bodyhard]

Ok here we go. Progress pic. This is a 14 month change as of this morning. From 125lbs to 121ish lbs.)

I keep focusing on balancing the right and left glute that I hadn't noticed that I am actually really losing fat. Back fat folds gone!
Soooo slow but in the right direction!

Nice progress, have to rep that gap though, very sexy!

[mcbourque]

Nice progress, have to rep that gap though, very sexy!

Thanks! Is there anything you don't find sexy on a woman ?

[Cass40]

Thanks! Is there anything you don't find sexy on a woman ?

We have to wait til he goes back on medication lol..

[induced_drag]

Thanks! Is there anything you don't find sexy on a woman ?

A di**!

Crying game was BH's favorite movie ever

Sorry.....that was too easy.

[bodyhard]

Thanks! Is there anything you don't find sexy on a woman ?

Pretty much no, however sadly and it is f'cked up, I don't find fat women sexy...

We have to wait til he goes back on medication lol..

You can't possibly want that zombie back

A di**!

Crying game was BH's favorite movie ever

Sorry.....that was too easy.

LMFAO!!

[kimm4]

Nice to see all these pics and everyone still going at it. I'm 2 weeks into my diet and down a quick 5 lbs. I'll throw up a progress pic in April.

Enjoy your weekend all and keep at it!

[steffo99]

Been sick since Tuesday and don't think I've ever had a cold this bad before. Barely any appetite so drinking some extra protein shakes
to hopefully reduce any losses. Keep up the good work.

[Xscoot]

Love this place. Haha. This week in Ov35 we get a person who deactivates their account because they want to focus on their studies to help others with their fitness goals. Not sure if they have ever picked up a weight and quite frankly they are not that fit. But maybe they will turn that around once the manuals arrive. Oh boy the manuals are here! Wait. Whats this? They are longer and more detailed then a Judy Blume novel? This can't be. I don't think I want or can do this. It's hard. So they set up a new account and go for a one day posting record of 47 posts outlining their dilemma. Of course the bb.com regulars come to her aid with their pompoms to cheer her on because what the world needs is another personal trainer with no motivation or actual self experience to teach the unsuspecting public.

In another thread we have a fellow who puts up a 5 year old avi and gets all kinds of praise and admiration.

Life doesn't really mean a lot so you might as well laugh at yourself and everything around you.

Mcbourne you look amazing and sexy.

Down to 189.7. Seeing some nice cuts in delts.

Have a good weekend all!!!!!!!!!