**Transformations from FAT to FIT** Part 2

Wow, you still have an amazing transformation and have come very far! And I really love your attitude about not caring what others think! I used to never be that way but now if someone is rude to me because of my changed lifestyle or the choices I make, I just let it go...I used to be the type of person that always held on to things and go to food for support, but never again!

I can totally relate to the competition too, that's awesome your family has changed also :) we do that too sometimes, but the difference was that everyone else did it temporarily and not permanently.

[QUOTE=Owlyx;1108144273]No prob! I feel you about the sitting down. I've got a good bit of my remaining fat in my legs and belly, so when I sit down I get mad despite the progress I've made. Still looks the same to me even though I know it's not. lol

My entire family has started eating more consciously since I began caring about myself and showing them how planning things out and knowing what I'm eating lets me achieve my goals and still eat food that tastes great, despite what they had assumed. Also my mom and dad randomly decided to get divorced after all these years (no sympathy, please, it's fine, I support them both, especially my mom!), and now it's like they're competing with each other to see who can lose the most weight. All my life I've been in an obese family, and finally they start to do something about it for the strangest reasons. lol

And as far as friends go, I tell them straight up that I'm going to do what I want for myself and if it bothers them that I don't eat what I can't count/don't need that day when we go out then they can go f*** themselves. Seriously, I don't see why you need to be less social or skip going out with people, as if you're obligated to eat in order to please the norm. F*** that, I'm all about becoming better, not eating a whole thing of chips and queso just because someone ordered it. (:[/QUOTE]

Thank you so much :)

[QUOTE=chrisatgrace;1108250473]Amazing job! You look great! :)[/QUOTE]

great job :)

Thank you :)

[QUOTE=BGApparel;1108292073]great job :)[/QUOTE]

Hi to all I am new to the site and this is my transformation, 2010 370 lbs approx 39% body fat. Today 185 lbs approx 7% body fat according to several calipers. 185 lbs lost and still ways to go. Take it easy on me!

[QUOTE=dafiro03;1108493173]Hi to all I am new to the site and this is my transformation, 2010 370 lbs approx 39% body fat. Today 185 lbs approx 7% body fat according to several calipers. 185 lbs lost and still ways to go. Take it easy on me![/QUOTE]

Inspirational. Great job man.

[QUOTE=dafiro03;1108493173]Hi to all I am new to the site and this is my transformation, 2010 370 lbs approx 39% body fat. Today 185 lbs approx 7% body fat according to several calipers. 185 lbs lost and still ways to go. Take it easy on me![/QUOTE]

That's an insane transformation! You look like a completely different person!

[QUOTE=Ryum;1108112933]Great progress Gigi! Keep it up



Mind sharing your food schedule?
Even though genetics play a role in bloating, it can also happen by drinking too much soda / artificial sweeteners.
Also many people are lactose intolerant without even knowing it, and drinking/eating dairy will bloat them like a sponge. So you could try mixing your protein shake with water instead of milk.
And then you also have water retention, make sure you drink enough water - it helps.

But anyways, on the LB losing I'll give you an example..
From picture 1 to 2 is a 33 pound loss
From picture 1 to 3 is a 55 pound loss
From picture 1 to 4 is a 77 pound loss
Can you see that picture one to two has minimum change, and suddenly after that 33 pound mark the results show way faster?
So just keep it up (:[/QUOTE]

I eat simple **** bro, Im a chef so unless I can have great food I eat dumb **** food. So my usual meals consist of a chicken breast with a kale shake, or a protein shake and kale shake, or chicken with sweet spud, or oatmeal with honey and cinnamon, or fruit with lime and chile or juicy veggies with lime and chile. I nosh all day, I eat like an apple, then an hour later I eat like oatmeal, then I might have a protein shake. I only keep track of my protein though I get about 160-250g/day. Oh eggs and chorizo so if Im hungry as hell and have had a hard workout and dont want to feel full from a chicken breast Ill eat a 2 egg, 2egg white, chorizo omelette. As far as sweeteners, yeah right, again Im a chef I dont use artificial sweeteners, I use honey, but sparingly. Not in coffee or tea really just in my kale shake and oatmeal. I like it because it has alot of nice wholistic properties. I dont use milk I use almond milk. I do eat yogurt but not that often. My protein I always shake with H2O and I always drink a gallon of H2O/ day. So thats all the good.

On weekends I tend to blow it out, well I just started doing that this month I just lose control Ive started drinking again, eating ice-cream etc. Usually SAT/SUNI cheat, but I cheat hard. I just started cheating as hard as I do. Ive still lost weight. Aug-Oct Im going to go super clean, absolutely no gluten, no beer (just started drinking again on 04/04/13) only one cheat meal/wk. Ill post pics soon. I can PM you if youre curious maybe I can get your feedback.
Thanks man.

[QUOTE=dafiro03;1108493173]Hi to all I am new to the site and this is my transformation, 2010 370 lbs approx 39% body fat. Today 185 lbs approx 7% body fat according to several calipers. 185 lbs lost and still ways to go. Take it easy on me![/QUOTE]

I started from 39% BF too and I would like to see similair results in 2 yrs or so :)

[QUOTE=alabama22;1108651663]I started from 39% BF too and I would like to see similair results in 2 yrs or so :)[/QUOTE]

Thanks guys.!!!

Keep pushing brother! Don't stop until your pleased.
Keep up the good work.

May 2011 173lbs vs July 2013 164lbs. Feels great to see how far I've come when I compare to old pics

Wow, you look amazing! :)

[QUOTE=dafiro03;1108493173]Hi to all I am new to the site and this is my transformation, 2010 370 lbs approx 39% body fat. Today 185 lbs approx 7% body fat according to several calipers. 185 lbs lost and still ways to go. Take it easy on me![/QUOTE]

Awesome change! You look great :)

[QUOTE=SWLAmarshrunner;1108708033]May 2011 173lbs vs July 2013 164lbs. Feels great to see how far I've come when I compare to old pics[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=SWLAmarshrunner;1108708033]May 2011 173lbs vs July 2013 164lbs. Feels great to see how far I've come when I compare to old pics[/QUOTE]

Wow nice job!

What were your macros? Routine? Cardio?

I love this thread :)

[QUOTE=LPanda;1108729723]Wow nice job!

What were your macros? Routine? Cardio?[/QUOTE]

Thank you, Check out this thread where I have my entire nutrition (bulking/cutting), workout and cardio routines. [url]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=155136793[/url]

Also, here is a thread with alot of pics from my 2nd bodybuilding competition.
[url]http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=155486553[/url]

And I guess I can post 1 more transformation pic for motivation! Set big goals and don't loose sight of them...Your dream can become a reality.

Good work!

My progress so far, started at 131.8kg on the 28th July 2012, now 85kg. Eating Clean and Cardio (Running) for the first 11 months, started lifting only in the last 4 weeks and now wish had started with weights much sooner. I constantly visit bodybuilding.com for inspiration and advice, thank you to everyone who participates and shares their stories and knowledge.

[quote=newcommitment;811512961]you used to be zack galifianakis! Great work![/quote]

lol

Great transformations, guys. Highly inspirational, you've all worked very hard to get where you are and you can take pride in it :)

Thanks GIGI and rest great transformations keep em coming some of you were my inspiration through tough times... :)

I have been reading and learning a lot on this site over the past few months. You can see in my before and after pics I am down over 50 lbs. I am still working on losing more fat. Anyone guess what my body fat % is? This forum gives me a lot of motivation. Thanks.

First time posting, so i thought my first post should be my transformation. Still got a ways to go till the body of my dreams, but ill get there. First pic was taken 2/2/2012 other was taken today actually.

great job man what you do?

[QUOTE=fitdad44;1108840963]My progress so far, started at 131.8kg on the 28th July 2012, now 85kg. Eating Clean and Cardio (Running) for the first 11 months, started lifting only in the last 4 weeks and now wish had started with weights much sooner. I constantly visit bodybuilding.com for inspiration and advice, thank you to everyone who participates and shares their stories and knowledge.[/QUOTE]

Nice change. Did you get any loose skin?

[QUOTE=alabama22;1109079573]Nice change. Did you get any loose skin?[/QUOTE]

Not yet, but probably won't know for sure till i get rid of the last 5kg. I have been eating well, drinking plenty of water and getting lots of exercise so fingers crossed.

[QUOTE=VegasBeast702;1108974143]First time posting, so i thought my first post should be my transformation. Still got a ways to go till the body of my dreams, but ill get there. First pic was taken 2/2/2012 other was taken today actually.[/QUOTE]

Wow, awesome transformation.

great job![QUOTE=VegasBeast702;1108974143]First time posting, so i thought my first post should be my transformation. Still got a ways to go till the body of my dreams, but ill get there. First pic was taken 2/2/2012 other was taken today actually.[/QUOTE]

Dang, you all are kicking butt. Great job and congrats to you all for your great achievements. Stay motivated my friends. Its amazing what can be done with the human body!

[QUOTE=VegasBeast702;1108974143]First time posting, so i thought my first post should be my transformation. Still got a ways to go till the body of my dreams, but ill get there. First pic was taken 2/2/2012 other was taken today actually.[/QUOTE]

WOW, amazing job!

Routine/Diet?