New here but wanted to show off my progress since I'm happy I actually got off my ass and started getting in better shape
start was 210 lb now 177 lb
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New here but wanted to show off my progress since I'm happy I actually got off my ass and started getting in better shape
start was 210 lb now 177 lb
[QUOTE=johnnyj411;817382501]Def change dude,great job! Wut was your diet/eating routine like?[/QUOTE]
Thanks man. When I was losing weight my diet was on point. I'd have a fat free breakfast shake in the morning, a protein shake with water in the afternoon, a salad with grilled chicken for lunch, and usually chicken or fish for dinner. I did mostly cardio to lose it, once I lost all the weight I wanted was when I began lifting.
i will post new picture in the end of the february :P
almost forgot :P
1 picture 165 cm 17 years 95 kg
2 picture 170 cm 18 years 85 kg
3 picture now 19 years 176 cm 68 kg
[QUOTE=mullyman;817661271]There are a lot of great transformations in this thread, and the previous, but, dude, yours is my favorite. (no homo) I have printed out your picture and have copies on my iPhone and iPad. Since I saw this pic a week ago I've pulled it out when I'm driving towards McDonald's. Haven't turned into the parking lot yet and have been eating clean. This is total inspiration. Fantastic job, man. Do you have any in between pics like at 6 months, 12, 15, 18 etc...?
MULLY[/QUOTE]
haha Mully it's on my phone also.....
heres my little transformation
I woke up on July 5th 2011 driven to make a change in my life. I was tired all the time and knew it was because of my weight, I just didnt feel comfortable in my own skin anymore. So with exercise and diet changes I lost roughly ~30 pounds and am trying to lose 20 more by June. I have been athletic for about 7 years now beginning with freshman football in highschool and now I play rec basketball and lift. The change is extraordinary and I cant wait to see my finished product. I am so proud of my accomplishments and still learning from my mistakes. If I can do it, anyone can. Good luck ladies and gents.
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I know im still pudgey, chubbs, and have no definition, but I will repost my ripped stomach and body come June.
good job. keep it up!
Been a long time veiwer, just never had anything worth saying!
This is some of my progress. A little background... No supplements or enhancements of anykind other than food, which excludes most processed/artificial anything. Lots of vegetables, nuts, beans, potato, grains, whole grain breads.. Very little dairy/meat -- id say im 35% veggies/fruit/nuts - 30% starchy stuff - 20% fish - 10% meat - 5% dairy. Its normal for me to go 2-3 days in a row without eating meat/dairy at all. I do go on juice fasts if my diet gets outa whack, just for 3-7 days and then back into the normal lean diet. Tons of kale, avocados, and broccoli, nearly everyday. Holidays kill me, lol.
On how I lift.. Low weight, high reps on just about everything. Sometimes ill do a heavy primary exercise (squat/bench/deadlift etc) and superset it with an aditional lift, high reps, to take that muscle to max fatigue...I only really go heavy to keep my body guessing. I never do the same workout week to week, theres to many good lifts in the gym to focus specifically on just a few. I do cardio 2 times a week in HIIT. Usually 50 yard sprints. I dont do cardio to lose bodyfat, I do it to strengthen my cardiovascular system so my heart stays strong. If im trying to cut (which I am) I try to stay in the gym and keep the diet right... I dont think cardio is even close to the best way to lose weight.
Goal: HEALTHY - I want to live a life of as little pain as possible and w/mobility into late age. I want to be light, lean, flexible and strong. This isnt for today really, its for when im 50, 60, 70 etc. I dont want to be 210lbs and able to bench 500lbs. I rather be 170lbs and able to bench 225 25 times. Im lacking in my legs/calves but they are a bit deceiving in that they are stronger than they look. I do a lot of bicycling and the city I live in has a ton of hills - ride about 40+ miles a week. I would say I would like to imrpove my calves, lower back, and hamstrings the most -- these are what im focusing on during this winter season. I want this to be a permanent lifestyle, not just a "diet".
Let me ask a question in my first post also.. You guys at the gym that dont sweat and take 1+ minute breaks in between each set are not getting it done, why?! Even guys who are in good shape do this, why does this happen so often?
Fun Fact: In the past 15 months ive never done a bicep specific exercise, ever. Unless you need your biceps to be strong for competition of any kind, or they are genetically lacking, i dont think you need to dedicate a lot of time to this muscle if you work hard on everything else.
Before I started this, and in the past, people have told me you can not add muscle while losing weight at the same time, which is a reason why people differentiate between bulk/cut. I think this is a lie! Does anyone have legit info on this?
Lastly.. Im a normal guy, i never studied this stuff.. I dont play any athletics, since i was 17.. and I dont claim to be an expert - somewhere between layman and knowledgeable. Advice welcome, heres the pics! Finally, my first post!
First 3 are all relaxed. Last one is contracted. Befores are 15 months ago.
Before: 201lbs & WEAK. After 161lbs. Goal 165-170 @ 5-6% BF.
The first pics are my transformation from 238 to about 180 in seven months. I made down to 174 and now I am on my way back up, the right way, and am about 178. The third pic was a couple days ago, 9 months since I began. I got tired of having to hold my breath to tie my shoes. i cant even start to describe how my life has changed! To all those out there just begining this journey.... keep it up, its about consistency... and its 80% diet!!!!
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This is kind of a repost, but these pics are a better representation of the change.
[QUOTE=grandr0yal;818159661]Been a long time veiwer, just never had anything worth saying!
This is some of my progress. A little background... No supplements or enhancements of anykind other than food, which excludes most processed/artificial anything. Lots of vegetables, nuts, beans, potato, grains, whole grain breads.. Very little dairy/meat -- id say im 35% veggies/fruit/nuts - 30% starchy stuff - 20% fish - 10% meat - 5% dairy. Its normal for me to go 2-3 days in a row without eating meat/dairy at all. I do go on juice fasts if my diet gets outa whack, just for 3-7 days and then back into the normal lean diet. Tons of kale, avocados, and broccoli, nearly everyday. Holidays kill me, lol.
On how I lift.. Low weight, high reps on just about everything. Sometimes ill do a heavy primary exercise (squat/bench/deadlift etc) and superset it with an aditional lift, high reps, to take that muscle to max fatigue...I only really go heavy to keep my body guessing. I never do the same workout week to week, theres to many good lifts in the gym to focus specifically on just a few. I do cardio 2 times a week in HIIT. Usually 50 yard sprints. I dont do cardio to lose bodyfat, I do it to strengthen my cardiovascular system so my heart stays strong. If im trying to cut (which I am) I try to stay in the gym and keep the diet right... I dont think cardio is even close to the best way to lose weight.
Goal: HEALTHY - I want to live a life of as little pain as possible and w/mobility into late age. I want to be light, lean, flexible and strong. This isnt for today really, its for when im 50, 60, 70 etc. I dont want to be 210lbs and able to bench 500lbs. I rather be 170lbs and able to bench 225 25 times. Im lacking in my legs/calves but they are a bit deceiving in that they are stronger than they look. I do a lot of bicycling and the city I live in has a ton of hills - ride about 40+ miles a week. I would say I would like to imrpove my calves, lower back, and hamstrings the most -- these are what im focusing on during this winter season. I want this to be a permanent lifestyle, not just a "diet".
Let me ask a question in my first post also.. You guys at the gym that dont sweat and take 1+ minute breaks in between each set are not getting it done, why?! Even guys who are in good shape do this, why does this happen so often?
Fun Fact: In the past 15 months ive never done a bicep specific exercise, ever. Unless you need your biceps to be strong for competition of any kind, or they are genetically lacking, i dont think you need to dedicate a lot of time to this muscle if you work hard on everything else.
Before I started this, and in the past, people have told me you can not add muscle while losing weight at the same time, which is a reason why people differentiate between bulk/cut. I think this is a lie! Does anyone have legit info on this?
Lastly.. Im a normal guy, i never studied this stuff.. I dont play any athletics, since i was 17.. and I dont claim to be an expert - somewhere between layman and knowledgeable. Advice welcome, heres the pics! Finally, my first post!
First 3 are all relaxed. Last one is contracted. Befores are 15 months ago.
Before: 201lbs & WEAK. After 161lbs. Goal 165-170 @ 5-6% BF.[/QUOTE]Biceps looking good for not working them
I lost 125 lbs.
These threads are great. I am done 60 now. But no where near complete for my transformation, few more months and I should be able to post my pictures.
[QUOTE=ALiborio;817738831]New here but wanted to show off my progress since I'm happy I actually got off my ass and started getting in better shape
start was 210 lb now 177 lb[/QUOTE]
Great progress man!
7 months progress picture.
Normal college kid taking classes and working all the time. Decided I wanted to be healthier, stronger, and more comfortable in my skin. Through these 7 months I mostly changed up my diet choices and tried to hit the gym 3-5 times per week. I really didin't read up on too much info. about nutrition or exercise. There were some good habits I gained, but didn't realize the bad ones. Huge one - portion control! I thought just because I was eating healthier things I could eat a whole lot more. Also, there will be those college weekends where too much alcohol is involved ;). But in the end I shaped my body to be much more muscular and really increased my strength and endurance.
Since the new year I have really taken a step towards better nutrition and portion control. I'm trying to drop my body fat % to as close to 10 as possible. Right now sitting around 15ish.
Biggest thing I've realized - diet is a HUGE part to it! I look forward to my future results incorporating this aspect. Keep it up everyone!
[QUOTE=ReedRothchild;818519581]I lost 125 lbs.[/QUOTE]
great job man, you look like you lost the weight proportionately!
[QUOTE=Mayahi;818581161]7 months progress picture.
Normal college kid taking classes and working all the time. Decided I wanted to be healthier, stronger, and more comfortable in my skin. Through these 7 months I mostly changed up my diet choices and tried to hit the gym 3-5 times per week. I really didin't read up on too much info. about nutrition or exercise. There were some good habits I gained, but didn't realize the bad ones. Huge one - portion control! I thought just because I was eating healthier things I could eat a whole lot more. Also, there will be those college weekends where too much alcohol is involved ;). But in the end I shaped my body to be much more muscular and really increased my strength and endurance.
Since the new year I have really taken a step towards better nutrition and portion control. I'm trying to drop my body fat % to as close to 10 as possible. Right now sitting around 15ish.
Biggest thing I've realized - diet is a HUGE part to it! I look forward to my future results incorporating this aspect. Keep it up everyone![/QUOTE]
Great job! Serratus/Chest looking much improved in after pics. Do you do dumbell pullovers?
PS: I would say if your lifestyle is normal - diet is more important than weight training. If you sit in a cublicle or at a desk, then both probably equally important. Big Problem I had in my first bouts of trying to get in shape was not keeping up with flexibility - and im paying for it now. My IT Band is knotted up badly, and ive been working on correcting it for 4 months now.
[QUOTE=grandr0yal;818584091]Great job! Serratus/Chest looking much improved in after pics. Do you do dumbell pullovers?
PS: I would say if your lifestyle is normal - diet is more important than weight training. If you sit in a cublicle or at a desk, then both probably equally important. Big Problem I had in my first bouts of trying to get in shape was not keeping up with flexibility - and im paying for it now. My IT Band is knotted up badly, and ive been working on correcting it for 4 months now.[/QUOTE]
Thanks grandr0yal! Actually, no I didn't do dumbbell pullovers. For the longest time (another flaw I had - didn't switch up workouts enough) my workout consisted of 6-8 exercises I read in Mens Health. Basically was bench press, pull ups, incline dumbbell press, dumbbell rows, dips, pushup w/ rows, cable tricep extension, and dumbbell curls. I would vary what I did depending on energy level. If you would like directions on the workout I could try and find that Mens Health article.
[QUOTE=Mayahi;818612961]Thanks grandr0yal! Actually, no I didn't do dumbbell pullovers. For the longest time (another flaw I had - didn't switch up workouts enough) my workout consisted of 6-8 exercises I read in Mens Health. Basically was bench press, pull ups, incline dumbbell press, dumbbell rows, dips, pushup w/ rows, cable tricep extension, and dumbbell curls. I would vary what I did depending on energy level. If you would like directions on the workout I could try and find that Mens Health article.[/QUOTE]
Ive gone through getting in shape and out of shape a few times, and I was tought by guys that I really respect - however they were not "experts" but 40+ experiance in college football strength training is nothing to ignore. Problem was is I learned how to lift like a football player - which is not what I do anymore lol. So I had to re-learn how to lift for the goals that I set, which is why I failed a few times.. but no more!
Look in the mirror and imagine what you want to look like. Looking at other guys are like cheat sheets, but understand that nobody develops the exact same way - but this is whats great about getting in good shape!! Everyone tends to have strengths and weaknesses, thats common. You will notice some muscles on your body grow more quickly than others and you need to adjust for this so you grow evenly. This is important for tendon/ligament strength. If you say rock your chest twice a week for a year and go from benching 175-300 you go to do that max one day and SNAP.. tendon can tear right off the bone. This is due to the muscle having so much power the tendon was to weak to transfer the power to your skeleton. This happens usually when guys do 1 rep maxes with high weight, after growing quickly in a short amount of time *cough steroids cough*. I dont do maxes because they increase risk of injury, they serve a purpose to a powerlifter but not to me. In my experiences guys tend to avoid the legs in generally the most, then the upper chest, and core.. These guys tend to do the muscle groups they feel comfortable with and the ones that they think will make them look the most attractive in the fastest amount of time (flat bench chest/biceps/abs). Little to many know that most muscle groups directly correlate with eachother. Ive had major problems growing my chest, my dad was a marine bodybuilder and he had the same problem. When you look at us you can see we just grow differently - so im trying to overcome this right now. I really focus on my shoulders/serratus/upperabs/Lats because I know that ALL of these seem influence how the chests grows. I focus on those other muscles to make sure my chest, which seems to grow slowly, has the most potential to increase in size. If the surrounding muscles are strong and support themselves the chest wont be potentially limited.
Hey, what you read in mens health is great because its what got you started and thats the hardest step to make. One you can make the mental dedication and actually want change its easy to do it! People who fail at the "diet" like I did, twice, are simply lacking in knowledge, experience, or previously misinformed. Also, another misconception is the word "diet" and people get that confused with something that starts and ends within a timeframe - then people usually sink right back into their old habits (like I did) and you end up right back where you started and thats very discouraging.... As you get older it gets harder to pull out of these situations, doing it while your young is much easier! They key is to form a lifestyle around activity if its not in your life. Like bicycling, swimming, rock climbing, running, hiking and the list can go on forever. Find a reasonable diet and occasionally still enjoy the foods you grew up with. Because of tradition I eat what I please on every holiday, and i always take leftover!
Id say try to expand your array of workouts as much as possible. Have tunnel vision. Dont worry about how much weight you have on, ever, remember you are there for you and your results - what others think doesnt matter. Also, this might be odd advice... But if you have a "Dirty" gym close by go for it. They tend to attract people like hard laborers instead of the businessman 9-5 crowd... This is good because it is not a popularity contest of who has the best shoes - these guys work out in carthart jackets and are animals lol. Because of the grit and the men women tend to go less and this, unfortunately, is a great thing (for me at least) because I get distracted and put off my game easily if I lose focus. Focus/Form is a must in your workout - keeps your safe and gets you better results. LA Fitness and Ballys are horrible for me, it feels like im working out at a club where everyone is trying to pick up eachother for a date. Im not there for that. Unless your job requires you to be in the gym your weight training workouts shouldnt really ever be over an hour, if they are you are probably resting way to much in between sets. If you have questions on form try asking a few people to show/explain you the proper way - most are more than willing to!
Im no pro, this is just what ive been told by men I respect. If it sounds like a trick/shortcut it probably is BS. No substitute for hard work my friend. Celebrate small victories, stay positive. Good luck bro!
[QUOTE=onlytimecantell;817048691]BENCH : 190
DL : 315
SQUAT : 225
*before serious lifting and dieting I had injured and dislocate both knees a few times in football.
*quit football as soon as my left knee had fractured from a dislocation and my mindset sort of went downhill from there.
CLIFFED STORY:
-Was always chubby entire life
-Injured knee in football early years of high-school
-Furthered my weight gain by not doing physical activities and ate like a pig
-Approximately 9 months ago fed up with my bulls*** lifestyle and bought a 2 year gym membership for cheap
-Started cutting calories and eating obvious healthy foods
-Few months after of losing steadily but got addicted to losing more started the Ketogenic Diet (water weight loss was drastic and sort of got me motivated even further)
-Did tons of cardio at the beginning and extremely novice lifting
-Started serious lifting few months ago with one of my friends
-Stopped doing much cardio and focused on lifting
-Can now Deadlift 3 plate max which I think is okay for being on a cut
-Still have more weight to lose before I go back on maintenance or maybe a bulk.
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Best Regards, Chris
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[QUOTE=grandr0yal;818675491]Ive gone through getting in shape and out of shape a few times, and I was tought by guys that I really respect - however they were not "experts" but 40+ experiance in college football strength training is nothing to ignore. Problem was is I learned how to lift like a football player - which is not what I do anymore lol. So I had to re-learn how to lift for the goals that I set, which is why I failed a few times.. but no more!
Look in the mirror and imagine what you want to look like. Looking at other guys are like cheat sheets, but understand that nobody develops the exact same way - but this is whats great about getting in good shape!! Everyone tends to have strengths and weaknesses, thats common. You will notice some muscles on your body grow more quickly than others and you need to adjust for this so you grow evenly. This is important for tendon/ligament strength. If you say rock your chest twice a week for a year and go from benching 175-300 you go to do that max one day and SNAP.. tendon can tear right off the bone. This is due to the muscle having so much power the tendon was to weak to transfer the power to your skeleton. This happens usually when guys do 1 rep maxes with high weight, after growing quickly in a short amount of time *cough steroids cough*. I dont do maxes because they increase risk of injury, they serve a purpose to a powerlifter but not to me. In my experiences guys tend to avoid the legs in generally the most, then the upper chest, and core.. These guys tend to do the muscle groups they feel comfortable with and the ones that they think will make them look the most attractive in the fastest amount of time (flat bench chest/biceps/abs). Little to many know that most muscle groups directly correlate with eachother. Ive had major problems growing my chest, my dad was a marine bodybuilder and he had the same problem. When you look at us you can see we just grow differently - so im trying to overcome this right now. I really focus on my shoulders/serratus/upperabs/Lats because I know that ALL of these seem influence how the chests grows. I focus on those other muscles to make sure my chest, which seems to grow slowly, has the most potential to increase in size. If the surrounding muscles are strong and support themselves the chest wont be potentially limited.
Hey, what you read in mens health is great because its what got you started and thats the hardest step to make. One you can make the mental dedication and actually want change its easy to do it! People who fail at the "diet" like I did, twice, are simply lacking in knowledge, experience, or previously misinformed. Also, another misconception is the word "diet" and people get that confused with something that starts and ends within a timeframe - then people usually sink right back into their old habits (like I did) and you end up right back where you started and thats very discouraging.... As you get older it gets harder to pull out of these situations, doing it while your young is much easier! They key is to form a lifestyle around activity if its not in your life. Like bicycling, swimming, rock climbing, running, hiking and the list can go on forever. Find a reasonable diet and occasionally still enjoy the foods you grew up with. Because of tradition I eat what I please on every holiday, and i always take leftover!
Id say try to expand your array of workouts as much as possible. Have tunnel vision. Dont worry about how much weight you have on, ever, remember you are there for you and your results - what others think doesnt matter. Also, this might be odd advice... But if you have a "Dirty" gym close by go for it. They tend to attract people like hard laborers instead of the businessman 9-5 crowd... This is good because it is not a popularity contest of who has the best shoes - these guys work out in carthart jackets and are animals lol. Because of the grit and the men women tend to go less and this, unfortunately, is a great thing (for me at least) because I get distracted and put off my game easily if I lose focus. Focus/Form is a must in your workout - keeps your safe and gets you better results. LA Fitness and Ballys are horrible for me, it feels like im working out at a club where everyone is trying to pick up eachother for a date. Im not there for that. Unless your job requires you to be in the gym your weight training workouts shouldnt really ever be over an hour, if they are you are probably resting way to much in between sets. If you have questions on form try asking a few people to show/explain you the proper way - most are more than willing to!
Im no pro, this is just what ive been told by men I respect. If it sounds like a trick/shortcut it probably is BS. No substitute for hard work my friend. Celebrate small victories, stay positive. Good luck bro![/QUOTE]
Thanks for all that info! You really seem to have a lot of knowledgable points. The fact that you recognize where you failed or what your weaknesses were truly show you know what you are talking about. I appreciate you sharing that! I will take what you have said with me as I progress towards building a healthier life. :)
2009 255 LBS Heaviest I've ever been
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193 LBS July 2010
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Today 208 LBS Bulking
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Wow! That's nothing short of a shocking transformation, especially when you compare the 255 with the 193 one, they look like two different men. Very inspirational!
This is my first post btw, I have been reading these forums for quite some time now, but have never actually registered to make an account. But today is when I decided to make an account and start posting. I have recently started working out for the past 2 months or so in a relatively serious manner an am already seeing some results. I hope to draw inspiration and guidance from this community and all the wonderful members.
Good luck to everyone!
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christian bale that you?
good stuff teezlr. man, i can only hope to look like that when i get to the 190s.
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christian bale that you?[/QUOTE]
No but I do train a client on his street 3x a week, that count?
Hi everyone, this is my first post so I'm not sure If I am accidentally replying to someone or in general of the thread. This thread itself (First one too) got me into creating a account becuase it is unbelievably inspiring! to see all of you and keeps me motivated!.
I have a question though do you think any of you guys could either message me for some weight loss advice (specifically on deficits, as I am on one for 1500 cals a day) or direct me to active weight loss threads, there is just so much data, it's all very interesting but confusing.
I am 5'10, 239lbs (according to my scale) and on a 1500cal a day and I mostly run/walk on the treadmill 30mins everyday (It says I burn 127cals per 30mins) (I am not sure what my body fat is yet and I don't go to the gym so I do everything at home) I feel kind of intimidated to post but yeah I need constructive criticism as I am not losing weight anymore. I was 266.6 when I started back in Oct but by doing this I am 239, however I am not progressing anymore?
Aussie here, current picture I have is me at 78kg (171lb) 15% BF, lightest I've been in awhile, previously I was 90kg (198lb) 25%BF. I don't have any pictures from my 25% days because hell, I didn't want to take em lol. (Pic in profile)
I'm looking for advice on whether I should continue strength training or cut down on bodyfat first?
I'd really love advice as I'm kind of finding my way around everything...if you were where I am now, would you lose fat or go for muscle gain?
@ ZiegKnow
Have a look at some stuff on carb-cycling, also make sure you aren't under eating to achieve your goal faster. For me I lose weight by eating lots of lean protein, low carbs and healthy fats (in moderation). I find eating your baseline and exercising the weight off is the best approach to go for to keep muscle, but I'm a bit new, this is just what works for me. Lots of people I know have been trying to lose weight and have been starving themselves excessively to lose it faster.
9 months from the first pic till the most recent. Amazing progress on the other people's posts, makes me feel like I can lift the whole ****ing gym, serious motivation going on here!
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260 to 198
[QUOTE=HerrRoberts;819565371]Aussie here, current picture I have is me at 78kg (171lb) 15% BF, lightest I've been in awhile, previously I was 90kg (198lb) 25%BF. I don't have any pictures from my 25% days because hell, I didn't want to take em lol. (Pic in profile)
I'm looking for advice on whether I should continue strength training or cut down on bodyfat first?
I'd really love advice as I'm kind of finding my way around everything...if you were where I am now, would you lose fat or go for muscle gain?
@ ZiegKnow
Have a look at some stuff on carb-cycling, also make sure you aren't under eating to achieve your goal faster. For me I lose weight by eating lots of lean protein, low carbs and healthy fats (in moderation). I find eating your baseline and exercising the weight off is the best approach to go for to keep muscle, but I'm a bit new, this is just what works for me. Lots of people I know have been trying to lose weight and have been starving themselves excessively to lose it faster.[/QUOTE]
Don't starve yourself, that's counter-productive. Do strength training WHILE you cut, you don't just have the chance to keep your muscle mass, you also have a chance to grow some! That's always a plus. Cut your bodyfat to like 10-12% And bulk from there, Good luck, bro.
[QUOTE=Matt.Miller.S;818578161]Great progress man![/QUOTE]
Thanks man.
Not sure if I should keep trying to cut or if I should bulk up first then cut before summer. Main thing I really want is to have a cut body for the summer.
I have the ****ties genetics you will ever find. If I look at food wrong, I pack on the pounds, always have and my before pics are proof of that imho. I have been on the Palumbo for about 28 weeks now, almost 7 months. It's going well, and in the last couple weeks I've had to tweak things as my body weight gets lower, but things are still coming along nicely.
I started at a ginormously ridiculous 370lbs. sigh....
I am currently 229lbs.
I hope to get to 200 and then figure out a way to do a clean bulk. I haven't had my bf done, but when I do I am sure I will need to cut it in half still and I am ok with that. My goal would be 12-15% bf someday. I can't wait to compare today's pic with my pic in a year from now! I hope I am still as motivated and excited as I am today. If I am, look out!
^^ you and i both^^...lol...
i can't really have cheat meals cause it'll definitely hinder any progress. i can gain 10lbs in one weekend and lose all by the end of the week. its so weird how the body works.
i always come here for motivation. good stuff folks..keep on posting for us who need the inspiration.
[QUOTE=cdeez;819767881]^^ you and i both^^...lol...
i can't really have cheat meals cause it'll definitely hinder any progress. i can gain 10lbs in one weekend and lose all by the end of the week. its so weird how the body works.
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Same thing happens to me... but my cheat meals tend to turn into cheat days, so that is probably why... it does set me back, so lately I've quit cheating at all. I'm down to 168 now (5' 10"). I want to drop a few more pounds... then it's a clean bulk for me!
[QUOTE=cdeez;819767881]^^ you and i both^^...lol...
i can't really have cheat meals cause it'll definitely hinder any progress. i can gain 10lbs in one weekend and lose all by the end of the week. its so weird how the body works.
i always come here for motivation. good stuff folks..keep on posting for us who need the inspiration.[/QUOTE]
That's me too. I have my 6-10pm cheat meal per the Palumbo rules, but I don't think Palumbo realizes what I can do in that timeframe. ;) But I do generally drop it all (at least til recently) in the coming week. I lift 5x a week, and do cardio 6 days a week 2x a day (LISS of course), but still.
Good quote too.... the best things never come easy! I keep that in mind daily!
here's my 5 week winter transformation.
Second picture August 2011 - 210lbs, 38-40" waist
First picture Jan 2012 - 168lbs 34" waist
Stupidly not done *any* cardio or *any* lifting.... Simply diet.... 1800cal keto... Wonder how different i would have looked with 4 months cardio and lifting ? Kinda skiny fat now but still much happier.. although mentally im still a fat person... Anyone else had problems going from fat, with 'fat mental health' to slim and still carry over the 'fat mental health' ? how can I try and develop and change myself to have more self esteem, confidence etc.
keep at it guys[
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I just saw this on ********:
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I mean, is this even real? if it is, good for him and smh at me. I've been going to the gym since October 2010 and I don't look that good.
It's been posted by the person in question both here and on reddit. Last week I think.
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I mean, is this even real? if it is, good for him and smh at me. I've been going to the gym since October 2010 and I don't look that good.[/QUOTE]
Yes, it's real... he's in the old transformation from fat to fit thread... and he may have posted recently in this one too... but he's definitely in the "Part 1" thread.
[QUOTE=6968;820494301]Second picture August 2011 - 210lbs, 38-40" waist
First picture Jan 2012 - 168lbs 34" waist
Stupidly not done *any* cardio or *any* lifting.... Simply diet.... 1800cal keto... Wonder how different i would have looked with 4 months cardio and lifting ? Kinda skiny fat now but still much happier.. although mentally im still a fat person... Anyone else had problems going from fat, with 'fat mental health' to slim and still carry over the 'fat mental health' ? how can I try and develop and change myself to have more self esteem, confidence etc.
keep at it guys[
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Dude, you have plenty of time to start lifting. You have shed a ton of fat I am sure. Especially if you are using a keto. Sure, you may have lost some muscle, but now you can start a training program. Just remember, it's not a sprint, it's a marathon.
To answer your other question, HELL YES. One of the hardest parts about this "change" that we make. I HATE getting compliments. I know that sounds weird, but when I do get one, I feel awkward and then get angry. I may just be ****ed up. lmfao. I've gotten better about it, but I still see myself as the 370lb guy I was, and not the 229lb guy I am. I am stronger than I've ever been, and feel better than I ever have, but it still doesn't matter. I think part of it is not letting myself get "happy" with where I am at, because if I EVER do, then I will just fall back to who I was. Anyway, just my rambling. Keep working hard, it'll all be worth it!
[QUOTE=teezlr;818920831]2009 255 LBS Heaviest I've ever been
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Today 208 LBS Bulking
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No doubt in my mind you busted your ass to get here... and I applaud that. Amazing transformation....
I just wish I had your genes... lmfao...
Great job tho bro.. (no homo)
Really inspiring stories here, keep it up!!
Nowhere near finished, but this thread is super inspiring!! This site is becoming a staple in my daily routine, as well as HDForums.
From 315 to 285 so far!!
I have been going to the gym for 9 months so far and have lost 60lbs and have increased my muscle and strength dramatically. I have to say by far this is the best decision I have ever made and never have any intentions of stopping.
So far this is the before and after of my progress, my starting weight was 355 and now I am down to 295 and still going strong, a long way to go but hey at least people don't compare me to Jonah Hill anymore haha!
wow congrats to all you guys that have lost big weight, i have one question maybe someone can pm me and answer, i am having trouble losing weight and really want some help any ones help would be appreciated
good **** bro keep up the work and now add some size to that
To everyone on here, you guys are a great inspiration, I hope I could end up with half of the results you guys have.
i was inspired by this thread. im down 30 pounds from 25%-15% bf... hopefully by the summer i can post some pics here, inspire some more people, and keep this thread going.
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wow man you seriously are a new guy I bet people that didnt see you for a long time after you started didn't recognize you lol I know my reps is like nothing but reps on the transformation, very inspirational.