How’d I do brahs ? Redemption to aesthetics (82 LBS lost)

[Techriding101]

All good man, I dont claim natty. And yes just TRT. And within that time frame, as stated before combined in my training career Ive lost 250 lbs through my cut and bulk phases.. My body is VERY efficient at losing the fat, And I know exactly how to do so. And I'm certain I couldve had the same fat loss within 10.5 months NOT being on TRT. But you're right that is ME, and what I am capable of. others will vary. We are talking about fatloss though, not LBM (muscle) that was retained whilst cutting. of course I would've lost LBM if I wasn't on TRT. Look at my legs in my before photo compared to after, notice how they are the same size almost. The fat % in my legs was much less in comparison to my torso, I still had retained all of my muscle from 2015 it was just covered in fat. Not possible naturally of course. A bodpod test confirms this my total LBM is 167.5 LBS the same as it was in 2015.. pretty crazy.

BUT all in all, I do think anybody is capable of a similar FAT LOSS granted they are hitting their target cals and in a deficit every day and not guessing, And one would still have a great recomposition (re-gaining muscle whilst losing fat) if they were to return to gym from years off.

low dose tren for as long as you can handle the insomnia will put you into greek god status

so my friend tells me anyways

[W8isGR8]

I'm happy for you OP, and it's a good inspiration thread - BUT let's be realistic, you aren't natty, and it's more than just TRT....10.5 months....bro.

I could care less, the only reason I'm brining it up is because I want the other brah's on this forum to improve themselves, and if they work their butts off in the gym and don't start to see big results just after 2-3months they will be discouraged and quit.

To the young guys - OP is not natty, it's not a judgement, he still put in a hell of a lot of work and discipline, but don't expect results like this in 10.5 months, let alone 2-3 years.

Gonna respectfully disagree with one caveat.........A recomp to get BACK into shape is super easy. I have let myself go and gotten back into shape half a dozen times over the last 20 years.

If the first pic was day one of ever being in the gym, then yes, you would be correct

[GordonXXX]

bald? what a shame.

[DustinTheHuss]

once you are over a certain age it becomes very easy to put on weight. I've never had an issue gaining weight, could eat however I wanted and drink as much as I wanted (not a big drinker though), but once I hit 43..it was like slamming into a wall and everything I ate I started to really notice the gains (fat) finally had to start doing cardio in my 40's..it's all good cause I run/sprint with the dog but it sucks having to watch your food intake now.

Great job OP, lookin good brah

Then add in menopause and a medication that causes weight gain and it’s brutal after age 43. I’m going to try OP’s weight split instead of what is in my sig, but still walk for cardio. Thanks OP!!!

[kimm4]

you still had muscle

just covered in fat

This. Solid base in the before pic with a decent foundation already there.

Job well done OP, you look great!

[outfoxxed]

You're totally right ! I just hate it

Yeah cardio sucks balls lol. A lot of guys are pushing the 10k steps a day thing so really all you gotta do is take a walk. Get yourself a dog or something. Or even just find a reason to move around.

Cardio didn't matter to me in my early 20's but when i got stuck inside for the covid ****, I was completely sedentary. Once I got back into just moving around and not being a lazy **** the entire time, my life felt much better.

Gotta sleep 8 hours too come to think of it

[Ratfish]

how nervous is the wifecel now that you can slam any sloot instead of having to do mail order again

[OminousShadow]

Gonna respectfully disagree with one caveat.........A recomp to get BACK into shape is super easy. I have let myself go and gotten back into shape half a dozen times over the last 20 years.

If the first pic was day one of ever being in the gym, then yes, you would be correct

Agreed

bald? what a shame.

Yezzir runs in my family. better to be jacked and bald than fat and bald i suppose.

Then add in menopause and a medication that causes weight gain and it’s brutal after age 43. I’m going to try OP’s weight split instead of what is in my sig, but still walk for cardio. Thanks OP!!!

NP lemme kno if u need anything! Share recipes or whatevs !

This. Solid base in the before pic with a decent foundation already there.

Job well done OP, you look great!

Thank ya

Yeah cardio sucks balls lol. A lot of guys are pushing the 10k steps a day thing so really all you gotta do is take a walk. Get yourself a dog or something. Or even just find a reason to move around.

Cardio didn't matter to me in my early 20's but when i got stuck inside for the covid ****, I was completely sedentary. Once I got back into just moving around and not being a lazy **** the entire time, my life felt much better.

Gotta sleep 8 hours too come to think of it

True, I definitely need better cardio. You'd think i was dying if you seen me after a deadlift lmao

how nervous is the wifecel now that you can slam any sloot instead of having to do mail order again

ayyyyyy LOL!! good thing I dont do tanning salon maintenance anymore, gotta be faithful tho despite human instinct

[CulturalDecay]

All good man, I dont claim natty. And yes just TRT. And within that time frame, as stated before combined in my training career Ive lost 250 lbs through my cut and bulk phases.. My body is VERY efficient at losing the fat, And I know exactly how to do so. And I'm certain I couldve had the same fat loss within 10.5 months NOT being on TRT. But you're right that is ME, and what I am capable of. others will vary. We are talking about fatloss though, not LBM (muscle) that was retained whilst cutting. of course I would've lost LBM if I wasn't on TRT. Look at my legs in my before photo compared to after, notice how they are the same size almost. The fat % in my legs was much less in comparison to my torso, I still had retained all of my muscle from 2015 it was just covered in fat. Not possible naturally of course. A bodpod test confirms this my total LBM is 167.5 LBS the same as it was in 2015.. pretty crazy.

BUT all in all, I do think anybody is capable of a similar FAT LOSS granted they are hitting their target cals and in a deficit every day and not guessing, And one would still have a great recomposition (re-gaining muscle whilst losing fat) if they were to return to gym from years off.

Edit: I dug up an old photo of my first "Transformation" first year of training. 2009. Mostly cardio and bodyweight exercises. 60 lbs lost not knowing how to properly diet.


edit: I have all my progress photos on my bodyspace for anybody wondering

Hey man, if natty good for you, like I said either way you put in a hell of a lot of work which should be respected.

To the brah's out there just starting their journey, do not expect results like this - it's a lifetime of work to build & maintain.

We're all going to make it

[OminousShadow]

Hey man, if natty good for you, like I said either way you put in a hell of a lot of work which should be respected.

To the brah's out there just starting their journey, do not expect results like this - it's a lifetime of work to build & maintain.

We're all going to make it

Definitely not natty, since my body is running on an external source of test with my TRT and my natural production being shut off. No salty feelings on my end brah! , I do appreciate it tbh. It's funny... Despite having a decent physique I feel DWARFED at my local gym... since when is everybody on gear and JACKED sub 10%.. it's NUTS

[MBisonSon]

Honestly bro if you gain significantly north of 50 Lbs. it's a wrap on having an aesthetic body without some surgery.

Ex. your belly button looks like a 3-4 person hot tub.

[OminousShadow]

Honestly bro if you gain significantly north of 50 Lbs. it's a wrap on having an aesthetic body without some surgery.

Ex. your belly button looks like a 3-4 person hot tub.

Lmfao give me 3-5 months and I would beg to differ. plus. Aesthetics is in the eye of the beholder. I'm not looking to be the next CBUM either, and certainly not ZYZZ. Ya cheeky bastard, I do welcome the criticism tho