**Transformations from FAT to FIT** Part 2

Been lurking this forum for advice for a while. This is my transition so far. Aug/11 I was disgusted with myself and changed my life. That was 245 lb, size 38 jeans. Today 165 lb, size 30 jeans. I know my current fit is still fat according to most of you but it is still a big change for me. I have been in a calorie deficit for so long that I know I have lost strength that I used to have. Do you guys think I can switch to a bulk phase and start getting muscles back and help speed up metabolism again, or keep going until the last pudge of tummy is gone?
Thanks in advance.

Some awesome pics

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Amazing stuff, read through alot of the first thread and now this continuation. Inspiring to say the least!

I started Leangains Monday, and so far it is kicking ass. Whenever I have tried to follow the eat six meals a day thing I am constantly miserable with hunger. Not eating breakfast and having an eight hour window has been awesome. Keeping my macros in check, calories pretty low on rest days, higher on training days. I am 6', 35 years old and started at 212 a week ago, now down to 208 (water wieght, I'm sure)

I have a question, and it's kind of stupid, but I'll ask it anyway...is there such a thing as a person who can hold nearly all of their fat in one place, that place being the lower abs and love handles? By my calculations, I am sitting at around 20-23% bodyfat (Tanita scale, which I know aren't great, but I don't have calipers.). the thing is, my legs are rocks, I can't barely even pinch skin there. My biceps and triceps look pretty good...not 5% BF ripped by any means, but they do have some cut to them. My face is not fat all. Literally the ONLY place I look bad is my stomach....and even there, you can almost see the lines in my abs on the sides towards the upper abs. But my lower stomach, forget it....it's like I am in shape everywhere but in the lower gut and love handles. I play pick up basketball with some guys, and they actually call me "muscles" because i wear a sleeveless shirt and my arms look pretty good (Though I am in no way that muscular...these guys are just not in any kind of shape, or else skinny as rails)

It's maddening. I guess maybe I have more muscle than I am calculating and my BF is lower than the scale is telling me. I have been this way for five years, and admittedly my diet has been way up and down...but I'm hoping that being really strict for the next twelve to fourteen weeks will finally get the gut off. Does anyone know of an easy generic way to calculate BF%, maybe with your fingers, like pinching the excexx and measuring without calipers?

Anyway, i'll update and ad pics in a few weeks. Thanks for any help!

is there anyone that from skinny fat got ripped/good looking? I sure try hard but looks like im going nowhere....Its like i build muscle,try to cut then i need to build muscle again then need to cut again....and i do follow my calories...

[QUOTE=WhatSupDudE;916064123]is there anyone that from skinny fat got ripped/good looking? I sure try hard but looks like im going nowhere....Its like i build muscle,try to cut then i need to build muscle again then need to cut again....and i do follow my calories...[/QUOTE

I'm right there with you, man. I have been up to 230 and pretty strong with no cuts, and I have dieted down to 170 and had more cut, but still looked mediocre.

I am doing Leangains right now, it's a totally different approach using intermittent fasting....you bsaically eat during an eight hour window, really watching your macros and calories, and higher carbs on training days and lower carbs on rest days... but it allows you to eat bigger and much more satisfying meals. The transformations people get using it are pretty amazing. Martin Berkhan created it and on leangains.com, he uses scientific studies to show why intermittent fasting is better for holding your muscle while losing fat. Pretty sweet. I am just in the first week, so far I really dig it just because of not having to try and eat a dinky little meal five or six times a day.

Might be something for you to look at.

Transformation started in December 1, 2011. Finished cutting on July 28. 2012
Start at 277 lbs. 34%BF. Finished at 187lbs, 10.5 percent!!
6 short months of extreme cutting, but I only lost 8 lbs of lean mass while others in the same challenge were shelling 30-40, and even 52 lbs of hard earned muscle!! Wooot!! Now on a bulking program to gain MASS BABY!!

Pics were taken at start. Last pic was July 28. I know there are 9 photos, but I took pictures every week of this change, so many to go through. Just picked the ones with most change!!

I did not do Lean Gains while the cut was happening, but I am now on the program and doing A VERY CLEAN BULK!!

[QUOTE=Golden138;916179933]Transformation started in December 1, 2011. Finished cutting on July 28. 2012
Start at 277 lbs. 34%BF. Finished at 187lbs, 10.5 percent!!
6 short months of extreme cutting, but I only lost 8 lbs of lean mass while others in the same challenge were shelling 30-40, and even 52 lbs of hard earned muscle!! Wooot!! Now on a bulking program to gain MASS BABY!!

Pics were taken at start. Last pic was July 28. I know there are 9 photos, but I took pictures every week of this change, so many to go through. Just picked the ones with most change!!

I did not do Lean Gains while the cut was happening, but I am now on the program and doing A VERY CLEAN BULK!![/QUOTE]good job broski!!

Aug 2011 - 215lbs
Now - 150lbs

:D

Almost 1 month into my transformation and down 22 pounds. Will likely post updates monthly, but wanted to ask the community about how to proceed with my work out. Now, I wanted to devote at least 1 month just to building up my endurance, which if I'm being honest was just abysmal. Now I'm devoting cardio 6 days a week for at least 60 minutes and paired this with a low carbohydrate diet. It seems to be paying off in the interim.

The question I am posing is when to incorporate lifting into my routine? I was interested in following Kris Gethin's 12 week program, it's layed out pretty plainly but it seems pretty "lift-heavy" and I like the cardio. Any other programs I should be considering?
Thoughts?

[QUOTE=SlickZ;916183293]good job broski!![/QUOTE]

Thank you sir!

[QUOTE=Golden138;916179933]Transformation started in December 1, 2011. Finished cutting on July 28. 2012
Start at 277 lbs. 34%BF. Finished at 187lbs, 10.5 percent!!
6 short months of extreme cutting, but I only lost 8 lbs of lean mass while others in the same challenge were shelling 30-40, and even 52 lbs of hard earned muscle!! Wooot!! Now on a bulking program to gain MASS BABY!!

Pics were taken at start. Last pic was July 28. I know there are 9 photos, but I took pictures every week of this change, so many to go through. Just picked the ones with most change!!

I did not do Lean Gains while the cut was happening, but I am now on the program and doing A VERY CLEAN BULK!![/QUOTE]


That's one heck of a job, well done. What would you say you did different than others in the challenge that helped you not lose more lean mass?

Great job!!

some serious motivation to cut here! ****ing sick results everyone, good ****ing job. ill probably be posting some pics when I've cut to my goal bf%, need to bulk a bit more though. keep at it!

Wow this thread is so motivational!
Keep it up guys!!

[QUOTE=topper1;803755351]365!

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Around 300
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173 - 167

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Start weight around 365 september 23rd 2010 - current weight as of this morning 167.4 More pic's in my bodyspace.[/QUOTE]

Greate Improvement. Congrets for your new look.

Not super mind blowing and still a bit off of my ultimate goal but I am happy where i'm at with my progress!
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Looking insance diesel ;) great job bro

Keep here for my daily dose of motivation and awesomeness!
Excellent job everyone!

Nice transformations everyoen

Wow diesel, that is a really nice transformation!
Keep at it your progress is looking good!

Transformations are looking great! Keep killin' it everyone!

Nice work diesel.

Not looking like a diesel anymore, more like a vette. :)

[QUOTE=69cam;916612023]Nice work diesel.

Not looking like a diesel anymore, more like a vette. :)[/QUOTE]

Hahaha....Thanks man, I haven't seen most of my childhood friends for 3 years (When I was 270LBs) and i'm tagging a long with my sister and brother in law for a weekend road trip back home in August and I am willing to bet my buddies won't even recognize me!

Great job everyone. Everyone in here is motivation. Keep it up. I'll be posting before and after pics this August. That will mark my full year cut. I thought I'd be way further along but as long as folks like you guys are here I'll keep pushing.

Amazing transformations guys, this has motivated me even more! Let's get lean brahs.

very impressive man holy sht keep it up thanks for the inspiration

Amazing transformations
Should motivate others to do same.

After seeing threads like this and lurking for far too long I decided to create an account. Currently 9 days into my cut [B](can't post images yet it seems, putting a space after http)[/B]

This is me on my formal at the end of year 12, fat as anything (middle, blue shirt)

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About a year ago~

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3 months ago~ (sorry for the huge images)

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1 month ago~ (sorry for the huge images)

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few more months to go :) feb until the end of june? 220 to 184. just now starting to lose fat around my waist... hoping to be shredded by december :)

this thread has a hell of a lot of win all over...great motivator...how did a lot of you guys do this?...actually, let me rephrase it...at your bigger weights, did you just start doing heavy weights, along with either caloric deficit or caloric surplus....or did you also include cardio into your routine?...just asking to see how you guys worked it out for yourself...i started a couple weeks ago, 5'4", around 170lbs...just doing mainly weights, with some jogging here and there...and eating at around 1500-1700 calories...will post pics when i take them to show where i am right now...ive been confused as to whether i should just maintain a caloric deficit right now or go into a surplus whilst working out heavy weights and then cut...just figured doing that, i will look "bigger", and not in a good way...

Hi guys, used you all for motivation and im getting there myself, 9weeks in i have lost 28lbs here are my comparison pictures, thanks everyone for the motivation!

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Sorry for the picture being so oddly shaped.

One years progress

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All these transformations are incredible! They all truly motivate me to do better myself. Thanks!

wow so inspiring guys! keep it uP!

this thread never fails at giving motivation!

Hers some inspiration for some of you young guys, I think I'm around 12-13%BF.

If a 48YO can do it, so can you.:)

Taken about 3 months apart.

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About 2 or 3 months, its from beginning of summer
30 pounds lost

holy**** 69cam!
Wow im amazed!

more info please!!

[QUOTE=butt_sahib911;917777583]holy**** 69cam!
Wow im amazed!

more info please!![/QUOTE]

1.Been following All pro beginner routine.
2.Eating at a deficit
3.1G protein per/lb body weight
4.30-40 grams fat
5.I.F from 6pm-12noon
6.getting 7-8 hours of sleep.
7.20 min cardio 3x week at 120bpm

You guys are awesome! I'm morbidly obese, and have always been fat. In 2007 I decided to get in shape and lost a lot of weight but when I started college I stopped working out. Six months later, my dad died and I really got into a deep depression. I let myself go really really bad and got in very bad shape but in December I decided to change my life once and for all. I've already lost 58 pounds and started Insanity 9 days ago. Of course I can't do every work out like the people on the videos but I try my best and adjust some exercises to what I can do.

I use this thread as extra motivation to keep working on my transformation so I want to say thanks to every one of you for being an inspiration. I hope some day I can post my pictures here.

Take care.

[QUOTE=69cam;917689463]Hers some inspiration for some of you young guys, I think I'm around 12-13%BF.

If a 48YO can do it, so can you.:)

Taken about 3 months apart.
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wow, u probably toned up as well in your younger days.. muscle memory?

[QUOTE=Richie186;917901843]You guys are awesome! I'm morbidly obese, and have always been fat. In 2007 I decided to get in shape and lost a lot of weight but when I started college I stopped working out. Six months later, my dad died and I really got into a deep depression. I let myself go really really bad and got in very bad shape but in December I decided to change my life once and for all. I've already lost 58 pounds and started Insanity 9 days ago. Of course I can't do every work out like the people on the videos but I try my best and adjust some exercises to what I can do.

I use this thread as extra motivation to keep working on my transformation so I want to say thanks to every one of you for being an inspiration. I hope some day I can post my pictures here.

Take care.[/QUOTE]

Keep up the good work dude!

[QUOTE=JenniferLee85;915086333]I was 184, and am now down to 136. My goal is to get down to 123 and 18.5% BMI[/QUOTE]

so, how you doing?

[QUOTE=dvdwyn;917952393]wow, u probably toned up as well in your younger days.. muscle memory?[/QUOTE]

Ya, I did lift for a couple years in my early 20's.

Was 300 pounds in before pics, 40" waist Jeans XXL Shirts. As of Today I am in 28-30" waist jeans, Smedium shirts lol (Some shirts I wear are smalls, some are mediums, depends on the brands...)

Pic from about a month ago...
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300-270-180
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300-180
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300-180 side
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I just really like this one lol, side at 180!
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[quote=jenniferlee85;915086333]i was 184, and am now down to 136. My goal is to get down to 123 and 18.5% bmi[/quote]

my jaw just dropped!

[QUOTE=69cam;917689463]Hers some inspiration for some of you young guys, I think I'm around 12-13%BF.

If a 48YO can do it, so can you.:)

Taken about 3 months apart.

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Fantastic progress, well done man! Whats the weight difference?

Some crazy transformations in this thread. respect to all.

I can't wait to finish my 12 week transformation.

[QUOTE=RepHeavy;918358463]Fantastic progress, well done man! Whats the weight difference?[/QUOTE]

Thanks man.

I lost about 20lbs. But I think I did what a lot a people say you can not do, put on some muscle on a cut.