**Transformations from FAT to FIT** Part 2

[QUOTE=BloodySalad;951190053]I started out at 300lbs in September last year, looking like this:

[img]http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2012/01/19/43030962/progresspic/1yKWataVvIlqLxaxegfpSyoSBoX91189.jpeg[/img]

By April 2012, I got down to 177lbs and then went on my first bulk. I put on about 20lbs and then, at the end of June, did my first proper cut.

I've now completed my cut and am about to bulk again:

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[img]http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2012/09/19/43030962/progresspic/1VHZ5BRYninKVoCD07DomhVuXVGG7367.jpeg[/img]

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Before I started this, I was fat, unfit (I smoked as well) and I'd probably have been dead by the age of 60. Not good with a young family of 3 kids under the age of 7. Even walking up the stairs would knock me out. Now I can lift and swim and run for miles. I've still a long way to go (I'd like to be bigger and more defined), but I feel 100% better than I did just over a year ago.
So if you're over 40, don't give up. It [b]can[/b] be done. Although I don't for one second pretend to be perfect, I know I've made myself a lot better than I was. And if I can do it, believe me, so can you.[/QUOTE]

awesome!

some strong inspiration

here goes my pics 350 to current picture at 290

[QUOTE=GSUBarbell;960891343]here goes my pics 350 to current picture at 290[/QUOTE]

Congratz bro. Motivates me even mnore to start lifting!!

thanks bro

Sweet ass progress GSUBarbell!

Workout?

my program change by feel, i do powerlifitng and strongman training
mostly sets of 1-5 reps on compound movements, but i do work certain muscles specifically not so much for movement
biceps, lats, lower traps are groups i try to hit hard for the size and function

go to my youtube account GSUBarbell or search Hunter Poole to look at my videos

to get a better idea

Here's the quick story: I went from somewhat fit, racked up minor injuries, couldn't workout, lost motivation, depression hit, got fat, got motivated, got fit. If I can do it, so can you. believe that![ATTACH=CONFIG]4960343[/ATTACH]

Hey all. First post on my progress from march..
Tough year, software developer and 3rd year varsity.. no excuses for gym though :P

Pictures are from march and september this year.

Picture on the left was me about 6 months ago. I always dreamed about becoming a US Marine, but I always struggled with my weight. I finally got serious and went on a strict diet & exercise plan. After losing 62lbs, I enlisted. I leave to boot camp on January 14, 2013.

Starting weight: 215
Current Weight: 153

All goals are attainable if your heart is in it.

Hi, just want to share my before and after pics.

Tool used: insanity + p90x

Need some mass NOW.

October 2011 = 110 kgs

October 2012 = 76 kgs

[QUTORREx510;961762863]Picture on the left was me about 6 months ago. I always dreamed about becoming a US Marine, but I always struggled with my weight. I finally got serious and went on a strict diet & exercise plan. After losing 62lbs, I enlisted. I leave to boot camp on January 14, 2013.

Starting weight: 215
Current Weight: 153

All goals are attainable if your heart is in it.[/QUOTE]

Awesome change. Good luck with the marines

[QUOTE=JTORREx510;961762863]Picture on the left was me about 6 months ago. I always dreamed about becoming a US Marine, but I always struggled with my weight. I finally got serious and went on a strict diet & exercise plan. After losing 62lbs, I enlisted. I leave to boot camp on January 14, 2013.

Starting weight: 215
Current Weight: 153

All goals are attainable if your heart is in it.[/QUOTE]

Nice transformation.

What was your diet and routine like?

[QUOTE=hshokunb;961237513]Here's the quick story: I went from somewhat fit, racked up minor injuries, couldn't workout, lost motivation, depression hit, got fat, got motivated, got fit. If I can do it, so can you. believe that![ATTACH=CONFIG]4960343[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]

Embedding for you.

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12 weeks... is this real life?

Epic stuff in this thread.

So much inspiration in this thread!

Alright, my turn.

Dec 2008 (205 lbs) - Aug 2009 - Jan 2012 - June 2012 (163 lbs, where I'm stuck! forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=143295933&page=65 )

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12 weeks... is this real life?

Epic stuff in this thread.[/QUOTE]

Epic , Please share diet, Wo program etc, Any cheat days and supplements
.
Again great work dude

[QUOTE=Ceol;962634593]Epic , Please share diet, Wo program etc, Any cheat days and supplements
.
Again great work dude[/QUOTE]

To clarify, that's not me. It's the person I was quoting, hshokunb, a few posts above. I was just embedding the pic for him. Don't wanna confuse anyone and claim that epicness as my own.

Alright Im new here. I used to be the picture of health and over the years I have let me self really go. I dont know whats going on but after a week of working out and eating right I gained a pound. I really cant afford to add any weight at this point so whats going on. Should I freak out?

[IMG]http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb239/hgering/Screenshot2012-10-12at110617AM.png[/IMG]

few years in progress, been about 1.5-2 years lifting with a solid routine, and about 6 months-year of decent dieting. all in all about 3 years of work. 265(+)-210... aiming for 190 or so

Here is my time line of fat to fit, but I'm a little different than most because I actually put on about 30 pounds. Wanted to throw this photo out to show the gains a powerlifter can make just by doing a basic 3 day routine and nearly zero cardio. It's taken me a long time but my gains have been pretty consistent. I saw a lot of gain from 2009 to 2010 but since 2010 it has been a slow process, although gaining 18 pounds over 2 years is pretty good overall. Most people have a desire to drop a lot of body fat and then rebulk, I did not want to do this because I would have strength loss as a consequence. BB is not my goal, getting stronger and bigger is. Thanks guys there is a lot of motivational people on here never give up on your goals, it is a journey, not a destination. Here is my journey, and I'm not finished yet...

[IMG]http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc387/srtredcharger/3yearsProgress2.jpg[/IMG]

August 13th, 2012 - 6'0 248lbs - [url=http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2012/10/11/24180111/progresspic/189sJqGODtw63aO10847VwXRzukfB775.jpeg]Image[/url]

October 11th, 2012 - 6'0 218lbs - [url=http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2012/10/11/24180111/progresspic/1YUtKjD7u5dBN8tZ7CZpza89yuVhaL267.jpeg]Image[/url]

Any guestimates on BF% starting and current?

Have been following a Ketogenic Diet and lifting StartingStrength 3x a week with a 1g/lbm Protein intake and sub-30g carbs. My goal is to get to about 8-10% body fat then do a very slow gain while trying to maintain that same level. Rather be slow and steady and not go through constant cycles of bulk/cut/bulk/cut.

Well it's I've lost around 10 kgs in the last five months, not as drastic as some of you here but hey you can almost see a two pack there haha...so thats me now (Yes, it the same picture as my profile picture)

After joing the reserve army and getting a knee injury my fitness just plummeted. Fed up with it, i took action.....a year later and nearing on my 41st birthday i am estatic at the new me.
I have 2kg left to lose but i'm happy as it is. Clothes shopping is a joy!!!

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All this is so crazy, this forum probably have the best community all over the internet, everyone is so supportive.

[QUOTE=jmccown;962933933]Here is my time line of fat to fit, but I'm a little different than most because I actually put on about 30 pounds. Wanted to throw this photo out to show the gains a powerlifter can make just by doing a basic 3 day routine and nearly zero cardio. It's taken me a long time but my gains have been pretty consistent. I saw a lot of gain from 2009 to 2010 but since 2010 it has been a slow process, although gaining 18 pounds over 2 years is pretty good overall. Most people have a desire to drop a lot of body fat and then rebulk, I did not want to do this because I would have strength loss as a consequence. BB is not my goal, getting stronger and bigger is. Thanks guys there is a lot of motivational people on here never give up on your goals, it is a journey, not a destination. Here is my journey, and I'm not finished yet...

[IMG]http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc387/srtredcharger/3yearsProgress2.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]Beast mode? Check.

In all seriousness, that is a GREAT transformation. I know BB is not your goal, but if you cut you would be a beast for sure. Different strokes I guess but Great job bro.

[QUOTE=sarahbeanz;963339573]After joing the reserve army and getting a knee injury my fitness just plummeted. Fed up with it, i took action.....a year later and nearing on my 41st birthday i am estatic at the new me.
I have 2kg left to lose but i'm happy as it is. Clothes shopping is a joy!!!

[[/QUOTE]Wow, very nice transformation! The fact that you're 41 blows my mind . You look like you're in your mid 20's the after pic. Great job and keep it up! :)

I am still a work in progress, but about 1 year of slacking but lifting and 6 months of hard lifting and clean eating...for the most part :D about 330 to 215 at 5'8"


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Hey guys! Here's my transformation and the results of my 40 days work. Take a look: youtube -> PT-Farid Berlin

First of all I just want to say this thread has been a huge inspiration. Great work everyone!

Quick backstory. I was a bit overweight through most of middle/high school. Played football and wrestled 7th-10th and managed to get to a very healthy 160 my Soph. year. Changed schools that summer and completely let myself go. Last winter I broke the 300lb mark and topped out at about 305.


I managed to drop to 250 between October 11' and February 12'. Since then I've been floating between 250-260. A little over a week ago I snapped and decided it's once again time for a change. Right now I'm just trying to lose weight but I'm certainly doing a little weight training as well to help expedite the process. Hopefully I'll be able to update with progress pictures sooner rather than later. The ultimate goal is to look better naked :)


First pic is from October 11'. ~300 lbs

Second pic is from my best friends baby shower ~2 and a half months ago. ~250 (current weight)

wow thats pretty amazing.
good work!

good work!

this is really inspiring

1st pic April 2012 370lbs and a little drunk haha

2nd pic was 340lbs

3rd pic is this week at 269lbs


I still have a long way to go but I am excited for my progress so far and I am still highly motivated so I don't think reaching my goal of weighing 200lbs should be a problem.

ETA: I wish I had better before pictures but I honestly did not even think about taking them. I just wanted to get healthy.

[QUOTE=jmccown;962933933]Here is my time line of fat to fit, but I'm a little different than most because I actually put on about 30 pounds. Wanted to throw this photo out to show the gains a powerlifter can make just by doing a basic 3 day routine and nearly zero cardio. It's taken me a long time but my gains have been pretty consistent. I saw a lot of gain from 2009 to 2010 but since 2010 it has been a slow process, although gaining 18 pounds over 2 years is pretty good overall. Most people have a desire to drop a lot of body fat and then rebulk, I did not want to do this because I would have strength loss as a consequence. BB is not my goal, getting stronger and bigger is. Thanks guys there is a lot of motivational people on here never give up on your goals, it is a journey, not a destination. Here is my journey, and I'm not finished yet...

[IMG]http://i1209.photobucket.com/albums/cc387/srtredcharger/3yearsProgress2.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
Do you even Cardio?!

[QUOTE=johnnyj411;964332373]Do you even Cardio?![/QUOTE]
Why would he really? His a powerlifter xD

Sadly, I don't have any pics from when I started dieting, however I do have my old jeans that used to fit quite snugly around 5 months ago.

Nov 2011 - Today. I was around 280+ and now currently about 175lbs.

[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/giFFBl.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/zuSWKl.jpg[/IMG]

bloody brilliant whr1985
loving the chest and obliques!

DId you do any specials for the obliques and/or chest?


also, **** you loose skin i ****ing hate you

[QUOTE=butt_sahib911;964874233]bloody brilliant whr1985
loving the chest and obliques!

DId you do any specials for the obliques and/or chest?


also, **** you loose skin i ****ing hate you[/QUOTE]
For Chest i just do bench and dips. For obliques i do leg raises.

Left is me back in March when my local gym announced a 12 week challenge. I was around 153kg (340lb)

Right is 12 weeks later, 136kg (300lb)

Now I am sitting on about 128kg, still got a while to go but sticking at it :)

Here is my transformation! (Hope the pictures works) I managed to loose some weight during a period of 4 months, and then I got stuck for almost 2 months and nothing happened. The after pictures is how far I got, which is about 2-3 months ago. Now I weigh about 80-82kg and just started cutting again. My goal is under 75kg sometime during January and after that maintain my weight till March where I probably will start another cut and reach sub-70kg. Hopefully my abs will show at such a low weight!

Height is 173-176cm.

Hi everybody,

I'm new here but I thought I'd post my first 10 weeks progress. The first pic is at 103kg body weight and second at 92,5 kg. My waist has gone down about 15 cm.

My goal is to get back in shape and also to finally break the 500 kg barrier in combined BP, SQ, DL (currently at 120 kg BP, 180 kg SQ, 170 kg DL).

- HH

I check this post everyday for updates. You all are great people for offering the support and encouragement that you do.

7 weeks into the AllPro routine I found here on the site along with a good, maintainable, high protein diet. MFP has also been an invaluable tool if anyone on here is looking to track calories.

Down to 182 from 204 (8-10 of it fell off when I stopped drinking) and looking to drop 12-16 more lbs.

My most current, keeping it up. Nice job everyone, solid changes all around.
[img]http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2012/10/17/52346601/progresspic/1dcVWPiMfxg9FQFYpflTSdfyt5Ne61715.jpeg[/img]

[QUOTE=HeavyMTLBronco;965561393]My most current, keeping it up. Nice job everyone, solid changes all around.
[img]http://imagecdn.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2012/10/17/52346601/progresspic/1dcVWPiMfxg9FQFYpflTSdfyt5Ne61715.jpeg[/img][/QUOTE]

Good job!

What was your diet and routine like?

How do you avoid the loose skin?
I will be posting around February!

[QUOTE=Ceol;962634593]Epic , Please share diet, Wo program etc, Any cheat days and supplements
.
Again great work dude[/QUOTE]

Thanks Scott and thanks harharhar for embedding. Scott, I didnt follow any specific diet or w/o program but you can find all the details from my 12 wk transformation on my bodyspace bodyblog. I won the transformation contest so my 360 video interview will be up soon. let me know if u have questions.

[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZFid59haxk&feature=g-all-u[/url]
If you have time watch it I am at the very end over 120lbs lost so far...